U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for October 7

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7: "CATS" OPENS ON BROADWAY

Profile America — Friday, October 7th.  The Broadway musical "Cats" opened on this date in 1982. Based on a book of poetry by T.S. Eliot, it featured music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.  More than 10 million theater goers saw the New York City production during its 7,485 performances.  It has been translated into many languages and produced all over the world.  "Cats" ranks as the second longest-running Broadway musical, topped only by "Phantom of the Opera," which opened in the U.S. in 1986 and has been on stage ever since.  Each year on Broadway, there are more than 35 new productions brought to the stage.  Over 12 million theatergoers buy tickets annually — worth well over $900 million.  You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

Sources:  Chase's Calendar of Events 2011, p. 505
www.catsthemusical.com
Statistical Abstract of United States 2011, t. 1233

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SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau