CATS: The Jellicle Ball opened at the Broadhurst Theatre last night, where Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical exploded into a bold, exhilarating new life.
This reimagined production – inspired by New York’s legendary ballroom culture – has been met with rapturous acclaim, with reviewers praising its invention, vitality, and irresistible sense of celebration. With 10s across the board, critics have declared it one of the most thrilling nights in the theatre this season.
Catch a first look at the show here.
‘Exhilarating, fanciful, and fabulous. I felt like clapping for hour after hour.’
The New York Times
‘The Musical of the Season. A TRIUMPH.’
Time Out New York
‘A Purr-fect Broadway Revival.
A euphoric energy pulses through the theater. Grade: A’
Entertainment Weekly
'Utterly extraordinary. You simply don’t want it to end.'
USA Today
‘A DAZZLING TRIUMPH. 10s, 10s, 10s, ACROSS THE BOARD.’
People

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