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CATS Reimagined Opens on Broadway with Diverse Cast

3/31/2026

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Summary

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CATS: The Jellicle Ball opens on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on April 7, 2026.
Zhailon Levingston (director) and Bill Rauch (director) direct a reimagined production with a diverse cast, inspired by ballroom and drag culture that aims to humanize its characters and has won multiple Off-Broadway awards.
André De Shields (actor) stars as Old Deuteronomy.
Tickets are available through September 6, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats premiered on Broadway in 1982, quickly becoming a cultural landmark that ran for 18 years and grossed over $400 million. The show, based on T.S. Eliot's 1939 poetry collection, introduced innovative theatrical techniques. The upcoming 2026 reimagined version, directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, emphasizes diversity and inclusivity, reflecting Broadway's ongoing evolution in representation.

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Story summary

CATS: The Jellicle Ball opens on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on April 7, 2026.
Zhailon Levingston (director) and Bill Rauch (director) direct a reimagined production with a diverse cast, inspired by ballroom and drag culture that aims to humanize its characters and has won multiple Off-Broadway awards.
André De Shields (actor) stars as Old Deuteronomy.
Tickets are available through September 6, 2026.

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