‘The Jellicle Ball’ Debuts on Broadway in Spring 2026
Broadway is set to welcome a fresh rendition of the acclaimed production, “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.” This exciting adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic is scheduled to commence previews on March 18, 2026, at the Broadhurst Theatre, with the official opening night slated for April 7, 2026.
Key Details of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball”
- Previews Begin: March 18, 2026
- Opening Night: April 7, 2026
- Location: Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway, New York City
Creative Team and Casting
The creative vision for this production is helmed by directors Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, with choreography by Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons. The music is arranged by Andrew Lloyd Webber, rooted in T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.”
The cast features notable talents, many of whom reprise their roles from the successful Off-Broadway run. The lineup includes:
- André De Shields as ‘Old Deuteronomy’
- Jonathan Burke as ‘Mungojerrie’
- Baby Byrne as ‘Victoria’
- Sydney James Harcourt as ‘Rum Tum Tugger’
- Dava Huesca as ‘Rumpleteazer’
- Dudney Joseph Jr. as ‘Munkustrap’
- Junior LaBeija as ‘Gus’
- Robert “Silk” Mason as ‘Magical Mister Mistoffelees’
- Chasity Moore as ‘Grizabella’
- Primo Thee Ballerino as ‘Tumblebrutus’
- Xavier Reyes as ‘Jennyanydots’
- Nora Schell as ‘Bustopher Jones’
- Bebe Nicole Simpson as ‘Demeter’
- Emma Sofia as ‘Cassandra/Skimbleshanks’
- Garnet Williams as ‘Bombalurina’
- Teddy Wilson, Jr. as ‘Sillabub’
Production Highlights
The original Off-Broadway production garnered significant attention and was extended three times at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in downtown Manhattan. The creative team also features:
- Rachel Hauck – Scenic Design
- Qween Jean – Costume Design
- Adam Honoré – Lighting Design
- Kai Harada – Sound Design
- Brittany Bland – Projection Design
- Nikiya Mathis – Hair and Wig Design
- Josie Kearns – Dramaturg & Gender Consultant
- William Waldrop – Music Supervisor and Music Director
- Cooper Howell and N’yomi Allure Stewart – Associate Directors
This Broadway production of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” is produced by Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals and Mike Bosner, in collaboration with LW Entertainment. Mark your calendars for what promises to be a memorable experience in the theater world.
