The Sun reports the Andrew Lloyd Webber show has made the decision to drop the song, ‘Growltiger’s Last Stand’, which saw the cast utilising stereotyped Asian accents in recounting an invasion of Growltiger’s barge by the Siamese cats, who eventually make Growltiger walk the plank.
Grizabella’s role is best known for the performance of the musical’s lead song, “Memories”; with Lewis’ performance largely praised by critics.
Cats may not be the oldest production on Broadway’s stage, having premiered in 1981, but that hasn’t necessarily avoided the need for sprucing up.
The revival features three-time Grammy nominee Leona Lewis in the iconic role of Grizabella, acting as a late stand-in for Nicole Scherzinger, who had previously led the London cast of the musical.