Monday, February 16, 2026

André De Shields and Junior LaBeija Team Up for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli and Marcus Maddox

Fifty years ago, Junior LaBeija couldn’t afford to see André De Shields in “The Wiz.” Now, they’re starring together in a reimagining of “Cats.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36AM
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Arianna Rosario to Star as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway by Jamie Kravitz

Arianna Rosario will step into the role of Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical from March 3 through March 22, 2026 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Nicci Claspell joins the company during this…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Arianna Rosario and Nicci Claspell Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! as 'Satine' and Alternate

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Arianna Rosario in the role of “Satine” from Tuesday, March 3 to Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Nicci Claspell joins the comp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:39AM
Friday, February 6, 2026

Celebrating Black History Month: André De Shields Honors W.E.B. Du Bois by Broadway.com

In honor of Black History Month, André De Shields, who returns to Broadway this spring as Old Deuteronomy in CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, speaks about the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois as well as th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:12PM

Celebrating Black History Month: André De Shields Honors W.E.B. Du Bois by Jonah De Forest

In honor of Black History Month, Broadway.com is celebrating some of the theater industry’s most influential Black artists. We invited actors who are currently (or soon-to-be) on Broadway…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:54PM

Director Bill Rauch Honored With Harvard Arts Medal by Logan Culwell-Block

The Harvard alum is back on Broadway this season with Cats: The Jellicle Ball, co-directed with Zhailon Levingston.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

This Week on The Broadway Show: The Stars of Chess, Stranger Things: The First Shadow's Alison Jaye & More by Jamie Kravitz

Calling all theater kids! Consider this week's episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal our Super Bowl. Read on for the starting lineup, including a halftime show-worthy live performan…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

Second Annual Love, NYC Dramaturgs Celebration

By . Featuring panels with Ira Weitzman (Lincoln Center Theater, Playwrights Horizons) as well as Cooper Howell (CATS: The Jellicle Ball) and Jonathan Kalb (Theatre for a New Audience) and p…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:48PM

Hear From Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:54PM
Saturday, January 31, 2026

Carrie Coon and June Squibb are formidable Tony contenders for ‘Bug’ and ‘Marjorie Prime’ by David Buchanan

Plus, we preview the spring season on Broadway including Death of a Salesman, CATS: The Jellicle Ball and The Rocky Horror Show.

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle Announces Dates and Eligibility Deadlines for 2026 Awards Ceremony by Jonah De Forest

The 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, celebrating the 2025-26 Broadway and off-Broadway season of theater, will be held on May 21. Nominations will be announced during the afternoon of April…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Broadway Bridges Back for 2026, Bringing $10 Broadway Tickets to NYC Sophomores by Logan Culwell-Block

Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Maybe Happy Ending, Ragtime, and more are participating in the Broadway League program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

THE OUTSIDERS, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL and More to Take Part in Broadway Bridges Spring 2026

Broadway Bridges is resuming with 20 shows participating in the 2026 spring cycle. Broadway Bridges is The Broadway League Foundation’s initiative that seeks to offer every New York City p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:41PM
Monday, January 26, 2026

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ announces complete Broadway cast by Jonah De Forest For Broadway.com

Ken Ard, who was a member of the 1982 original Broadway cast of “Cats,” will be joining “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” as DJ Griddlebone.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:54PM

10s Across the Board! Cats: The Jellicle Ball Announces Complete Broadway Cast by Jonah De Forest

The Ballroom-inspired reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s feline fantasia has announced its complete Broadway cast. Ken Ard, who was a member of the 1982 original Broadway cast of Cats, w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Cats: The Jellicle Ball Finds Its Full Broadway Cast of Kittens by Logan Culwell-Block

Leiomy Maldonado, Sherrod T. Brown, Bryson Battle, and more have joined the Ballroom-inspired reimagining of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Full Cast Set For Broadway Transfer of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

Complete casting has been announced for CATS: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) coming to Broadway this Spring. The newly announced “Jellicles” incl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05AM

Leiomy, Ken Ard and Bryson Battle Complete Broadway Cast of ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ by Caitlin Huston

Leiomy, will take on the leading role of Macavity, while Ken Ard, who played the role in the 1982 production, will return to the show as a new character.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:55AM

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 by Matt Tamanini

Jeremy Jordan to replace Groff, ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ reveals seating, tons of star-studded show and casting news Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from acros…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

6 incredible stories from the veteran workers of Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

During Broadway Salutes 2026, Broadway News caught up with honorees who shared fascinating memories of dancing in “Cats,” designing “The Coast of Utopia,” fabricating prosthetics for…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:29AM
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Photos: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Arrives at the Broadhurst Theatre

The jellicles are coming! CATS: The Jellicle Ball will begin Broadway previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on Wednesday, March 18 ahead of a Tuesday, April 7 opening night. It is directed by O…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Hot Tickets of the Week: CHICAGO, HELL'S KITCHEN & More

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM

Odds and Ends: Cats: The Jellicle Ball Rolls Out Runway Seating, Magic Mike Live Heats up NYC & More by Jonah De Forest

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Bring It to the Runway When Cats: The Jellicle Ball announced its Broadway transfer to the Broadhurst Theatre, many wondered how th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:01PM
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Cats: The Jellicle Ball Unveils Broadway Theatre Configuration by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out how these cats will strut their stuff on the Main Stem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Releases 'Runway Seating'

Exclusive “Runway Seating” at the Broadhurst Theatre are on sale now for the new Broadway production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Runway Seating brings audiences onto the stage of the Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05AM
Friday, January 16, 2026

Sophie Carmen-Jones and Jacqueline B. Arnold Will Return to CHICAGO

Chicago on Broadway will welcome the return of Sophie Carmen-Jones in the role of “Velma Kelly” and Jacqueline B. Arnold in the role of “Matron Mama Morton” beginning Monday, January…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37AM
Monday, January 12, 2026

Keri René Fuller and Emma Flynn to Fly Into Wicked on Broadway This Spring by Beth Stevens

New stars are flying into the Broadway blockbuster Wicked this spring. Keri René Fuller, currently the Elphaba standby, will assume the role full time, and Emma Flynn, who most recently pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Welcomes Arianna Rosario as Satine Alternate by Jamie Kravitz

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Arianna Rosario to Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre as the Satine alternate beginning on January 31. Rosario will play the role at Saturday matinees.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:54AM

What’s behind this new kind of Broadway video advertising by Ruthie Fierberg

From “Stereophonic” to “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” video marketing has moved away from b-roll and towards the atmospheric. Marketer Steven Tartick, producer Greg Nobile and creative d…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The rise of the Broadway curtain-call megamix by Ashley Lee

From “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to the upcoming “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” directors, choreographers and marketers weigh in on the advent, evolution and usage of …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:56PM
Monday, January 5, 2026

Pippin review – Stephen Schwartz’s wondrous songs still cast a spell by Chris Wiegand

Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London A revival of the Wicked composer’s 70s medieval-quest musical brings magic and joy but malevolence is missing Once upon a time, long before Wicked became …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

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