See new photos of 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' on Broadway

The award-winning revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical sets the action in the world of ballroom, a dance- and fashion-forward art form that originated in NYC.

Summary

• This article contains photos of Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway
• The reimagined version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical follows a group of "cats" vying for a chance at rebirth
• This version sees them compete in a ballroom competition with various dance and fashion categories inspired by LGBTQ+ culture

The category is: Broadway. Here's your first look at Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, in which the "cats" of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical hit the runway for a chance at glory and rebirth.

The Jellicle Ball sets Cats in the world of ballroom, a dance art form that originated among LGBTQ+ groups of color in NYC. At a ballroom competition, contestants vie for prizes in fashion, dance, and performance categories. It's a celebration of joy and community — one that, at the Broadhurst Theatre, the audience gets to feel like they're part of.

The cast includes a who's-who of both theatre and ballroom stars: 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, “Tempress” Chasity Moore as Grizabella, Primo 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, Ken Ard as DJ Griddlebone, Kya Azeen as Etcetera, Bryson Battle as Jellylorum, and Leiomy as Macavity.

Catch a glimpse of their fierce moves and looks below, and then get tickets to attend the ball for yourself, kittens!

Photo credit: Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway. (Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)