Fics like The Naming of Cats: Cats (2019) vs. Cats: The Musical, Explained

Cats (2019) made a number of changes to both story and characterization that differentiate it from Cats: The Musical, as represented in both the stage play and the 1998 direct-to-video film production. What follows is an attempt to lay out those differences, as a point of interest and education for new fans, and for any longtime fans who want a comprehensive breakdown.

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