Duration
2 hrs 45 mins with interval
Closing Date
Until January 9, 2027
Age limit
Strictly for 4+ yrs
Why Watch CATS: The Jellicle Ball?
- Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS returns to Broadway, reimagined with ballroom flair and inspired by T.S. Eliot’s classic book, perfect for musical lovers and newcomers alike.
- Directed by Obie Award winners Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, with choreography from ballroom icons Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, this production has critics raving.
- Expect a kaleidoscope of glittering spectacle, iconic songs, and electrifying ballroom choreography that transforms the stage into a fierce, high-energy celebration.
- Limited run at the Broadhurst Theatre, The New York Times calls it “a lightning strike that sets joy free.” Book your CATS: The Jellicle Ball Broadway tickets for the fiercest event of the season.
Forget everything you know about CATS, this is Broadway’s boldest reinvention yet. CATS: The Jellicle Ball takes Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, based on T.S. Eliot’s whimsical poetry, and infuses it with the pulse of New York’s ballroom scene. Directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, and choreographed by ballroom legends Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, this limited-run production at the Broadhurst Theatre is a shimmering, high-fashion spectacle. Critics call it “the most exhilarating fun that can be had in the theater.”
Storyline
Once a year, the Jellicle Cats gather for their legendary Ball, where each cat shares their story in hopes of being chosen for a new life. Set in a magical, moonlit junkyard, the cats strut, sing, and dance, revealing their quirks and dreams. As the night unfolds, rivalries and alliances emerge, and the mysterious Grizabella returns. Who will be chosen for a new beginning? The answer awaits at the Jellicle Ball.
Show timings
Show timings for CATS: The Jellicle Ball may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
Leading roles: Quentin Earl Darrington as Old Deuteronomy, Antwayn Hopper as Macavity, Sydney James Harcourt as Munkustrap, Emma Sofia Caymares as Bombalurina, D. Woods as Grizabella, Shereen Pimentel as Sillabub, Avery Wilson as Mistoffelees, and Devin L. Roberts as Skimbleshanks
Director: Zhailon Levingston
Choreographer: Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles
Music/Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics: T.S. Eliot
Costume designer: Qween Jean
Top songs
The production features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s original score, including Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats, The Rum Tum Tugger, Mr Mistoffelees, Macavity the Mystery Cat, and Memory, performed with new orchestrational textures shaped to fit the ballroom-infused staging.
Age Suitability
Children under the age of 4 years are not permitted in the theater.
Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show
Broadhurst Theatre
The Broadhurst Theater The British-American playwright George Broadhurst built his theater in collaboration with the Shubert brothers. Opening to the public with George Bernard Shaw’s Misalliance in 1917, the Broadhurst Theater has been the stage for stars like Leslie Howard, Katherine Hepburn, and Diane Keaton. The brickwork theater is designed in a minimalistic fashion, though it doesn’t compromise on its sound system and sight lighting. The architect, Herbert J Krapp, referred to it as the ‘Greek Theater.’ The space feels intimate despite seating over a thousand people, allowing audiences a chance to connect with the performers. The theater has staged Mamma Mia!, Grease, Chicago, and more recently, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. Broadhurst Theater seating plan will help you find the best seats in the theater.
Getting There
- Address: 235 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
- By metro:
Nearest subway lines include the 1, 2, and 3 at Times Square–42nd Street. Also nearby are the N, Q, R, W, S lines at Times Square–42nd Street, and 7 at 5th Avenue–Times Square.
- By bus:
Several MTA bus routes serve the 44th Street / Broadway/8th Avenue area. (e.g. M7, M20, M104). Midtown Manhattan’s bus network provides frequent service around 44th Street.
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Toilets, Dining outlets, Cloak room, Souvenir shop
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Elevator access
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Tickets Redemption
You will receive an email confirming your purchase.
You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.
If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.
The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.
Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.
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Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
The musical does not have a strict age limit. However, it is most suitable for children aged 4 years and above.
The show is playing at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York.
It reimagines CATS through ballroom culture, reframing the Jellicle tribe as a chosen family expressing identity through movement and storytelling.
The running time is 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission(s).
The production keeps Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic score, featuring well-known numbers including Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats, The Rum Tum Tugger, Mr Mistoffelees, Macavity the Mystery Cat, and Memory. You can find the CATS: The Jellicle Ball playlist here.
The structure and score remain, but choreography, community dynamics, and character interpretations draw heavily from ballroom traditions.
Yes, characters such as Grizabella, Rum Tum Tugger, Old Deuteronomy, and Mr Mistoffelees appear in this reinterpretation.
Yes. Ebony Williams and Omari Wiles integrate contemporary and ballroom vocabulary to redefine the Jellicle world.
