CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews- Page 7
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#150
Posted: 5/21/26 at 10:26am
TheatreFan4 said: "He used to post himself and Jonathan going to The Eagle back during the Downtown run, go try your luck there!"
Harcourt seems decent (despite being black balled for some time from his off-broadway Girl From The North Country " issues "
-- Jonathan, however, is the opposite. not a kind person with one of the worst egos despite a facade. Steer clear.
LOVE this version of CATS though - it deserves the TONY - hands down.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#151
Posted: 5/21/26 at 10:27am
I’m gonna sound like a busted record here, but if you want to catch CATS, the time to go is NOW.
It’s still relatively easy to get decent priced tickets, including partial view seats, but the performances are pitched to their highest caliber and working like a well oiled machine, especially André really giving the most he can. I’ve been seeing Zhailon, Bill, and the choreographers popping in and out to check out on the show, so they seem on optimizing the show during voting.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#152
Posted: 5/21/26 at 11:12am
Are you saying it won't stay tight after awards season? Is it not doing good enough at the box office to extend past September? Looking at weekly grosses it is surprising that Rocky Horror cracked $1million selling less seats, while this is doing ok at 91% of capacity. OR are you saying get tickets now while they're less expensive before they raise prices after a potential Tony win?
quizking101 said: "I’m gonna sound like a busted record here, but if you want to catch CATS, the time to go is NOW.
It’s still relatively easy to get decent priced tickets, including partial view seats, but the performances are pitched to their highest caliber and working like a well oiled machine, especially André really giving the most he can. I’ve been seeing Zhailon, Bill, and the choreographers popping in and out to check out on the show, so they seem on optimizing the show during voting."
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#153
Posted: 5/21/26 at 12:12pm
inception said: "Are you saying it won't stay tight after awards season? Is it not doing good enough at the box office to extend past September? Looking at weekly grosses it is surprising that Rocky Horror cracked $1million selling less seats, while this is doing ok at 91% of capacity. OR are you saying get tickets now while they're less expensive before they raise prices after a potential Tony win?
quizking101 said: "I’m gonna sound like a busted record here, but if you want to catch CATS, the time to go is NOW.
It’s still relatively easy to get decent priced tickets, including partial view seats, but the performances are pitched to their highest caliber and working like a well oiled machine, especially André really giving the most he can. I’ve been seeing Zhailon, Bill, and the choreographers popping in and out to check out on the show, so they seem on optimizing the show during voting."
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The latter - a “get ‘em while they’re hot” scenario
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#154
Posted: 5/21/26 at 8:26pm
I saw this again last week, and I can not overstate how brilliant Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer are in this production. In my opinion, it is the crown jewel of this show. Perfectly performed, makes so much sense dramaturgically, and god, it's just so damn fun. Dava Huesca, Baby Byrne, Jonathan Burke, & Primo are doing such excellent work.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#155
Posted: 5/21/26 at 8:35pm
Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs guest judges tonight.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#156
Posted: 5/21/26 at 9:38pm
kurtal said: "Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs guest judges tonight."
And it was NPH and David Burtka last night. They must be bringing out the big guns for the last of the Tony voter shows
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#157
Posted: 5/22/26 at 12:57am
MadsonMelo said: "It's insane to me to say this, but CATS is the best musical on Broadway right now.
I don't know who had the idea of make a ballroom Cats, but it just works in a perfect analogy. Maybe those outcasts are black and latin people from the 80's that had to deal with racism and things like HIV and never had a chance to actually live the life they deserved.
But to turn this metaphor in a big, bright and genuinely fantastic night of queer celebration is right down perfection.
Every decision thatZhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch did for this show was able to turn even the most boring number in a captivating way of seeing how queer bodies are so vibrant and alive.
Costumes, choreography, some entrances (André!) are simply stunning and I was NOT prepared to have a trans black woman singing ''a new day begin'', then receiving a chance to have a new life and have a stairs come down all the way though that ceiling. Probably my most jaw dropping moment this entire journey.
I almost bought a ticket to see it again, that's how much I loved this one."
I don't know who had the idea of make a ballroom Cats, but it just works in a perfect analogy.
Bill Rauch (for years) - 12 minutes and 40 seconds in ...
https://youtu.be/GGTi4YYm5SU?si=frxD0VJpMtKujgoZ&t=764
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#158
Posted: 5/26/26 at 1:59pm
Thanks to everyone who clued me in on how some of these awards work in New York. I was aware 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' had eligibility for some sets of awards last year, but didn't realise that it could even be split between categories within a particular set of Awards. Eligible for some last year but not this year, but newly eligible for others. That's wild.
Anyway, I should withdraw my slightly over-the-top fear that the Jellicles were being 'gate kept' once through the gate! I resolve not revive it if 'Ragtime' wins everything, haha.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#159
Posted: 5/26/26 at 4:24pm
Went to both shows on Sunday and there were some pretty good guest judges:
Matinee had Hari Nef and Moses Sumney
Evening had Isa Briones and Christopher Gatelli
I was also told that the production is working on doing some special things for Pride month (aside from just the Playbill) and so those events may be announced in the next week or so.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#160
Posted: 5/26/26 at 5:04pm
What time has the rush line started in the mornings? Is there a Rush thread still out there?
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#161
Posted: 5/26/26 at 8:01pm
blaxx said: "What time has the rush line started in the mornings? Is there a Rush thread still out there?"
It’s really variant, but I’ve been able to inquire about Rush sometimes an hour before a performance.
Your best bets are the matinee shows (Wednesday and Saturday). On Sunday, my friend got there around 11:45 (they opened at 11 instead of 12 because of a 1:30 matinee) and got Orch M28
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#162
Posted: 5/26/26 at 8:24pm
quizking101 said: "blaxx said: "What time has the rush line started in the mornings? Is there a Rush thread still out there?"
It’s really variant, but I’ve been able to inquire about Rush sometimes an hour before a performance.
Your best bets are the matinee shows (Wednesday and Saturday). On Sunday, my friend got there around 11:45 (they opened at 11 instead of 12 because of a 1:30 matinee) and got Orch M28"
Nice, thanks!
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#163
Posted: 5/28/26 at 11:49am
Formal announcement coming, I believe, on THE VIEW today, but the run has extended to January 17, 2027. Tickets now on their website.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#164
Posted: 5/28/26 at 12:01pm
Also, RuPaul was the guest on The View today, meaning he's in NYC.....has Ru been a guest judge yet? Seems like a no-brainer.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#165
Posted: 5/28/26 at 1:30pm
Peppa222 said: "Also, RuPaul was the guest on The View today, meaning he's in NYC.....has Rubeen a guest judge yet? Seems like a no-brainer."
Intel tells me they are apparently going to judge tonight, and that there is a special ALW appearance tomorrow
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#166
Posted: 5/28/26 at 1:46pm
quizking101 said: "Formal announcement coming, I believe, on THE VIEW today, but the run has extended to January 17, 2027. Tickets now on their website."
You know what they should also announce next? a cast recording!
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#167
Posted: 5/28/26 at 2:19pm
quizking101 said: "Formal announcement coming, I believe, on THE VIEW today, but the run has extended to January 17, 2027. Tickets now on their website."
How are the far right orch partial view seats for $94?
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#168
Posted: 5/28/26 at 2:19pm
I'm going to the show tonight. Hopefully Ru is on as guest judge, and they all got a nap this afternoon!
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#169
Posted: 5/28/26 at 3:09pm
Enjoyed this Wed matinee but Andre de Shields didn't change into his purple wig! I was so looking forward to seeing that. Guest judge spots are kinda a stupid wasted trick. Try & get those few stage bar stool seats & you will really be in the center of if all.
Updated On: 5/28/26 at 03:09 PMCATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#170
Posted: 5/28/26 at 3:22pm
forgetmenotnyc said: "Enjoyed this Wed matinee but Andre de Shields didn't change into his purple wig! I was so looking forward to seeing that. Guest judge spots arekinda a stupid wasted trick. Try & get those few stage bar stool seats & you will really be in the center of if all."
His regular wig is the final interaction of his finale costume. The elevated “Space Oddity” wig and the straight pressed lavender wig got nixed in previews.
Re: The far orchestra seats, the ones further back are better, but I would recommend the left side. Either scenario, you’ll miss one of the boxes, but I think the DJ box is better to miss than the Gus/Jellylorum box. It also gives you MAXIMUM TUGGER during his entrance
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#171
Posted: 5/28/26 at 3:35pm
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#172
Posted: 5/28/26 at 3:46pm
I don't know... if I give myself a maximum tugger during the show I might be asked to leave.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#173
Posted: 5/28/26 at 3:55pm
inception said: "I don't know...if I give myself a maximum tugger during the show I might be asked to leave.
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But seriously, read through some threads on reddit and didn't realize there are people over there full on coffeebreaking this show almost as much a coffeebreak has been coffeebreaking Lost Boys.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#174
Posted: 5/28/26 at 4:35pm
inception said: "inception said: "I don't know...if I give myself a maximum tugger during the show I might be asked to leave.
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But seriously, read through some threads on reddit and didn't realize there are people over there full on coffeebreaking this show almost as much a coffeebreak has been coffeebreaking Lost Boys."
Since UrbanDictionary was no help…can you please give me the mod-friendly definition of “coffeebreaking”?
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