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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#200
Posted: 5/31/26 at 3:58pm
Does anyone know why the Friday performance was presented as an event of sorts, i.e., why ALW was featured in the show and subsequently spent so much time with everyone in the street?
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#201
Posted: 5/31/26 at 4:06pm
Lot666 said: "Does anyone know why the Friday performance was presented as an event of sorts, i.e., why ALW was featured in the showand subsequently spent so much time with everyone in the street?"
Just a publicity stunt for the run-up to the Tonys. Dont think too hard about it.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#202
Posted: 6/1/26 at 5:48pm
Does anyone know if there is a bag check? I have seats that say you cant put anything under them and my friend who I am traveling with will have a purse.
Updated On: 6/1/26 at 05:48 PMCATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#203
Posted: 6/1/26 at 7:21pm
Alexander Lamar said: "Does anyone know if there is a bag check? I have seats that say you can put anything under them and my friend who I am traveling with will have a purse."
A purse is fine. I usually have my drawstring bag and that’s decent. It would only be a problem if it was a suitcase or a purse so big that it would be a tripping hazard for passersby
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#204
Posted: 6/1/26 at 7:38pm
and if anyone happens to snatch that bag, do please let us know if it was Mungojerrie or Rumpleteazer
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#205
Posted: 6/1/26 at 9:38pm
quizking101 said: "Alexander Lamar said: "Does anyone know if there is a bag check? I have seats that say you can put anything under them and my friend who I am traveling with will have a purse."
A purse is fine. I usually have my drawstring bag and that’s decent. It would only be a problem if it was a suitcase or a purse so big that it would be a tripping hazard for passersby"
sorry, I meant a seat where it says you CANT put anything under it (banquette seats)
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#206
Posted: 6/1/26 at 9:44pm
Alexander Lamar said: "quizking101 said: "Alexander Lamar said: "Does anyone know if there is a bag check? I have seats that say you can put anything under them and my friend who I am traveling with will have a purse."
A purse is fine. I usually have my drawstring bag and that’s decent. It would only be a problem if it was a suitcase or a purse so big that it would be a tripping hazard for passersby"
sorry, I meant a seat where it says you CANT put anything under it (banquette seats)
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I knew that’s what you probably meant. My answer stands.
…and yes, protect from Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer. They are rumored to be a notorious couple o’ cats.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#207
Posted: 6/2/26 at 6:36am
The Fashion References in ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’
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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#209
Posted: 6/3/26 at 5:03pm
Saw the matinee today. Never been a Cats person at all, but this was fantastic. We had the seats along the runway and it was just a pure joyful experience throughout. And it’s why I love theater.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#210
Posted: 6/3/26 at 7:02pm
Was also at the matinee - brought my mom, who has been an avowed CATS hater since before I was born and she was utterly converted by the artistry on stage. This afternoon was less for me and more for her being able to see one of the best coup de theatre in the last 25 years.
Al Roker and Meredith Marks (RH:SLC) were the guest judges today and I witnessed a first…Al left at intermission. Never saw a guest judge do that before. I’m going to chalk it up to he was likely exhausted since he was up doing three hours of the TODAY show at the crack of dawn.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#211
Posted: 6/3/26 at 10:54pm
quizking101 said: "Was also at the matinee - brought my mom, who has been an avowed CATS hater since before I was born and she was utterly converted by the artistry on stage. This afternoon was less for me and more for her being able to see one of the bestcoup de theatrein the last 25 years.
Al Roker and Meredith Marks (RH:SLC) were the guest judges today and I witnessed a first…Al left at intermission. Never saw a guest judge do that before. I’m going to chalk it up to he was likely exhausted since he was up doing three hours of the TODAY show at the crack of dawn."
Yeah we noticed Al left too. We had a blast, Rum Tum Tum Tygger was messing with me the whole show,
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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#212
Posted: 6/4/26 at 6:35am
For the Wednesday show, Bryce made his debut as Victoria. He had a white outfit for Victoria's ballet and some other scenes. But then when he was paired with Primo, he wore the Tumblebrutus costume so they were twinning and it was lots of fun, especially when they first appeared together in "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer."
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#213
Posted: 6/4/26 at 9:03pm
quizking101 said: "Was also at the matinee - brought my mom, who has been an avowed CATS hater since before I was born and she was utterly converted by the artistry on stage. This afternoon was less for me and more for her being able to see one of the bestcoup de theatrein the last 25 years.
Al Roker and Meredith Marks (RH:SLC) were the guest judges today and I witnessed a first…Al left at intermission. Never saw a guest judge do that before. I’m going to chalk it up to he was likely exhausted since he was up doing three hours of the TODAY show at the crack of dawn."
Again!? Curous as to why you keep on seeing this show over and over?
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#214
Posted: 6/4/26 at 10:28pm
Robbie2 said: “Again!? Curous as to why youkeep on seeing this show over and over?"
Aside from being mind-blowingly innovative, it brings me unabashed queer joy at a time in my life when I could really use some. Let me have it.
I’ve seen everything else that opened this season.
Stand-by Joined: 10/3/22
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#215
Posted: 6/4/26 at 11:16pm
quizking101 said: "Robbie2 said: “Again!? Curous as to why youkeep on seeing this show over and over?"
Aside from being mind-blowingly innovative, it brings me unabashed queer joy at a time in my life when I could really use some. Let me have it.
I’ve seen everything else that opened this season."
One of the best parts of living in or nearby NY is access to theater - it’s my church, so I can relate. There’s nothing better than connecting with a show. Life is short, the world is on fire and I think we should all lean into the things that bring us catharsis, joy, comfort, etc.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#216
Posted: 6/5/26 at 7:04am
goodtimes123 said: "One of the best parts of living in or nearby NY is access to theater - it’s my church, so I can relate. There’s nothing better than connecting with a show. Life is short, the world is on fire and I think we should all lean into the things that bring us catharsis, joy, comfort, etc."
Agree. When the last revival of Follies was playing in DC at the same time as the Follies at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, I intentionally scheduled business trips so I could see both multiple times.
You never know when a production of a favorite show will come around again.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#217
Posted: 6/5/26 at 9:59am
Robbie2 said: "Again!? Curous as to why you keep on seeing this show over and over?"
If someone enjoys/appreciates something, why would they not want to experience it multiple times? I've seen many shows multiple times.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#218
Posted: 6/5/26 at 10:30am
It’s also a show where I’ve managed to make friends along the way, and managed to learn quite a bit about ballroom, even attending my first ball and also briefly participated in a house.
When I dive headfirst into supporting a show with such fervor (A Strange Loop, Oh Mary, Purlie Victorious as some examples), I get to dive into the creative process more and see how it comes together, and sometimes I end up in places with people I never thought I would meet. It’s an exciting outlet that counters my taxing everyday life.
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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#219
Posted: 6/5/26 at 10:40am
Robbie2 said: "Again!? Curous as to why you keep on seeing this show over and over?"
There are many theater fans out there whose visits to their favorite shows are in triple digits. It's a strange question especially on this board.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#220
Posted: 6/5/26 at 10:53am
I think most people have shows or an unusual, rarely staged revival they connect with or just really love. When Follies played at the San Francisco Playhouse, I really enjoyed it and saw it 3 times in a few weeks. That’s unusual for me, but I liked the production, which had never played in San Francisco ever.
Cats: The Jellice Ball is a unique revival. I made a point of seeing it on my NYC trip because I doubted I would see that collection of talent, doing that version of a show I hadn’t seen before, ever again. While it may tour, the cast will be different and so will the dynamic.
quizking101 doesn’t need my defense. Their posts are very enthusiastic but informative about the revival.
Members of my own immediate family have different shows, or productions, that they love - all different. It’s fascinating to me what connects with them, and it’s fun to see it through their eyes.
At its best, theater brings us joy. What’s the harm of that?
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#221
Posted: 6/6/26 at 7:16pm
Baby Byrne posted she's out of tonight's show, and Kya Azeen will be making her Victoria debut.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#222
Posted: 6/6/26 at 7:31pm
Peppa222 said: "Baby Byrne posted she's out of tonight's show, and Kya Azeen will be making her Victoria debut."
Those kitties have been worked to the BONE this week, so I’m not surprised that many of them are crawling to the finish. The last time the full cast was in was the Wednesday matinee. Even a glance at the Understudies.org website for tonight is like a CVS receipt for all shows.
I almost feel sorry that they have a matinee tomorrow between final dress and the ceremony.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#223
Posted: 6/7/26 at 6:24am
Betty Buckley was a guest judge last night…and brought her Tony!
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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Reviews#224
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:11am
Has a cast recording been confirmed for this?
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