Cats: The Jellicle Ball to Broadway

Was there any word or assumptions that the original cast will be joining? I’m curious if Andre de shields will be back

Theatrefanboy1 said: "Was there any word or assumptions that the original cast will be joining? I’m curious if Andre de shields will be back"

He’s very prominently featured in the announcement trailer so I think it’s safe to say he is.
I’ve heard most of the PAC cast is returning.

Cast list included in this article. Looks like most, if not all the originals are back. https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/cats-the-jellicle-ball-sets-broadway-venue-dates-and-cast-including-andre-de-shields

The full press release from OMDKC has initial casting info:

”Reprising their roles from the Off-Broadway production, the cast of CATS: The Jellicle Ball will include Tony Award® and Grammy Award® winner André De Shields as ‘Old Deuteronomy,’ Jonathan Burke as ‘Mungojerrie,’ Baby Byrne as ‘Victoria,’ Tara Lashan Clinkscales, Sydney James Harcourt as ‘Rum Tum Tugger,’ Dava Huesca as ‘Rumpleteazer,’ Dudney Joseph Jr. as ‘Munkustrap,’ Junior LaBeija as ‘Gus,’ Robert “Silk” Mason as ‘Magical Mister Mistoffelees,’ “Tempress” Chasity Moore as ‘Grizabella,’ Primo Thee Ballerino as ‘Tumblebrutus,’ Xavier Reyes as ‘Jennyanydots,’ Nora Schell as ‘Bustopher Jones,’ Bebe Nicole Simpson as ‘Demeter,’ Emma Sofia as ‘Cassandra’/’Skimbleshanks,’ Garnet Williams as ‘Bombalurina,’ and Teddy Wilson, Jr. as ‘Sillabub.’ Additional casting will be announced.”



Notably missing is Antwayn Hopper as Macavity, which isn’t super surprising.

Macavity and Jellylorum are the only two “principals” not cast.

I don’t know if Antwayn is returning. He alluded to me that he might, but he also has his quite lucrative TV gig that will likely conflict.

For Jellylorum, maybe Shereen Pimentel is coming back, or maybe Jenny Mollet may jump back in after Ragtime.

But to see so many of them make their Broadway debuts here, especially Dudney, Silk, Junior, and Primo (all prolific ballroom performers), makes me SOOOOOOO happy

The front three are (in order) Primo, Dava Huesca, and Baby Byrne.

And yes, they all absolutely EAT. Primo can do some really crazy s#!+ with his body and if you want a preview, he’s in Saturday Church right now

I know I've decried Live Cast Recordings as cheap, but I feel this will be an instance where it would be a benefit.

Kad said: "I really hope ALW has loosened up and is allowing new orchestrations for the transfer."

Well according to the trailer they released it sounds like he definitely is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPgmAwfndes

PS. whoever made this trailer definitely deserves a major raise!!!

Updated On: 10/9/25 at 12:30 PM

malcs98 said: "PS. whoever made this trailer definitely deserves a major raise!!!"

That's what I said!

quizking101 said: "TheatreFan4 said: "Kad said: "I really hope ALW has loosened up and is allowing new orchestrations for the transfer."

Gimme the House Beats!"

I hope DJ Capital Kaos stays on because the incidental music during the ballroom categories were absolute fire."

He's been going through some health issues resulting in partial amputation of his foot so I'm not sure. He did post the announcement on my Insta tho so fingers crossed he's healed up.

I LOVED THIS PRODUCTION OFF-BROADWAY............

I'm really glad they're retaining nearly all of the PAC cast. They're one of the most electric and thoroughly endearing ensemble casts I've ever seen.