Fanciful and Fabulous: ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ on Broadway
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" is a reimagined version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1981 musical "Cats," set in New York’s queer ballroom scene rather than London’s alleyways.
- The production incorporates contemporary cultural references, such as Diana Ross’s "I’m Coming Out" and Beyoncé’s "Renaissance," to establish its thematic connection to queer Black club culture.
- Directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, with dramaturgy by Josephine Kearns and choreography by Omari Wiles, the show emphasizes themes of youth and fabulousness.
- The initial 40 minutes of the performance are described as "merely wonderful," building anticipation before fully immersing the audience in the vibrant atmosphere.
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