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Cats: The Jellicle Ball Reviews

A drag and ball culture-inspired take on Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical.

4.7
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4.7
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What the show has always wanted to be
"This is like a coming out party for the original cats where we celebrate the piece in its truest form. Best thing on Broadway! Full of joy and love and acceptance. "
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Emily E from Dallas on Apr 13, 2026
Finally! Cats makes sense!
"Cats- Jellicle ball was a delight! The dancing, the vocals, the costumes- all 5 star! I found myself transfixed by the performance. Every actor delivered. There were so many characters to watch. It was a feast for the eyes. Thank you to all the cast for making my day special. It was a joy to be in theater with performers who had no fear and were only concerned with captivating the audience. Grateful to the company for helping me see the story and revealing its heart. Amazing!"
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Diane H from Sewickley on Apr 5, 2026
An absolute BALL!
"This was the cat’s me-OW! Had a great time, beautiful costuming, outstanding cast, performance, an all around immersive experience!"
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Nathalie G from New Brunswick on Apr 4, 2026
Energetic and so much fun!!!!
"Great music, so much energy and amazing dancing. So many beautiful people. I love to see talent and enjoyment from whoever it comes from. I like seeing the world from other peoples eyes and join in the joy."
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Robert C from Mayaguez on Apr 3, 2026
Exactly what you want - not what you expect
"I thought the concept and execution of the concept was absolutely brilliant. I love the original and was nervous that I would find out I was a 'purist' - not even close! It was fun, beautiful, and heartfelt in all the right ways. Unexpectedly the best queer theatre I've ever seen. It's loud, it's fun, I recommend it for anyone who simply enjoys a FUN night of theatre. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 30, 2026
Fun experience
"I really enjoyed the remastering of the original cats. There’s a lot of wonderful symbolism of triumph, and support and acceptance for one another that I really enjoyed. If you’re not familiar with cats or the original remastered version before it made it to Broadway, I recommend doing some research on it so that it’s easier to follow during the actual show. But overall a great show and cast! I enjoyed my time watching it. "
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Jasmin L from JBMDL on Mar 29, 2026
Cats- A Must See Musical
"The acting, sets, and choreography were amazing and the new production was timely> I would recommend it highly for all."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 29, 2026
Wow! What a show
"The dancing, music and choreography were all great! The DJ was the best!!!"
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Griffith M from MIDDLETON on Mar 29, 2026
A beautiful celebration
"Cats Jellicle Ball is one of those shows for true lovers of what theater can be. It is transformative. It pushes boundaries. Most importantly, however, it is a beautiful celebration of art, life, and being true to oneself. Keeping the original music from Cats while adding dimension to the characters and story, the Jellicle Ball does what Ball does best - takes something kitsch (sorry Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber) and raises it to art. If you have the opportunity to see this show, don't miss it!"
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Allison M from Salt Lake City on Mar 26, 2026
We went 100% Fan Girl during this show!
"My 20 year old son and I sat front row center for this spectacular event and it did not disappoint. I loved the interaction of the characters with the audience continuously drawing us in. The talent and costumes were perfection! We cheered like middle school girls at a concert! It was so much fun! "
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Carlen B from San Antonio on Mar 23, 2026
Loved the show
"Like the interaction with performers. Did not like if you were in mezzanine you could not see the interaction in very front stage. Love the music and the reinterpretation of each character. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 29, 2026
Moving
"I love that you felt part of the story and were there. We laughed, we sang, we cried, and we danced! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 1, 2026
Nothing you have seen before
"The show is celebratory from start to finish. The dancing, which seems to go on without much of a break, is incredible, sometimes jaw-dropping. The energy is contagious. The cast gets the audience involved early on. The songs and the dancing tell the story of both felines and the LGTBQ+ community in a way that is hard to describe unless you are witnessing it. "
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Lauree P from Voorhees on May 31, 2026
A fun energetic take on the classic
"If you like the dance and energy of Cats you’ll love this. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 2, 2026
Finally a Cats worthy of praise
"Well done, energetic, surprising and fun. Never thought I would say that about Cats, as The only moment was Betty Buckley singing the life out of Memory. Memory was my least favorite of this, the rest was brilliant"
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Robert H from Norwood on Apr 28, 2026
Non-stop fun and movement
"I personally had a great experience. Totally impressed by the so high level of professionalism of all the dancers in the cast as well as vocals. Interaction with audience made feel more intimate. Highly recommend for great fun, music and dance. Beautiful rendition to Cats."
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Evelyn R from Nanuet on Apr 12, 2026
Still hard to follow plot of Cats
"Queer Cats much more memorable and enjoyable!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 21, 2026
Camp To The Max
"Memorable, exuberant camp. You come out happy and bouncy. Not for your very conservative auntie. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 15, 2026
Fun time!
"Fun show, good to see with a group of friends. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 10, 2026
Great fun revisiting a childhood favorite
"Surprisingly reverent to the original score. Some more successful character updates and interpretations than others. Bombalurina was a young homage to Marsha P. Johnson. 😍 Old Deutoronomy was FABULOUS. Creatively introduced and wove in ballroom culture."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 10, 2026
A Raucous Time…in the best Possible Way
"My grandchild (16) asked for tickets for Christmas. A trip to NYC is always a fun time. Cats: The Jellicle Ball was a good time. Exactly what I thought it would be but better. My favorite were the costumes! Wow, someone with great talent & eye for detail did an excellent job. The actors were amazingly talented. Everyone from grandparent, adult kid & grands all would recommend the show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 5, 2026
Fun but not what I was expecting
"It was a very specific subject matter that I was not familiar with until I went home and researched. Half the performers seemed like professional artists but the others just average. It was fun and entertaining but I would maybe pick a different show if you want an understandable storyline or traditional broadway show. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 21, 2026
Disappointed
"If you did not see "CATS" and don't know about the "BALLS" you will be totally lost watching this play. "
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Patricia M from Middlevillage on May 10, 2026
Disappointing Cats version
"As innovative and intricate of a production this was, it is definitely a very hard story line to follow. The only good song was Memories. Definitely not a show we will recommend or repeat."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 9, 2026
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About Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Come one, come all – The Jellicle Cats are having a BALL. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber's worldwide phenomenon CATS is reimagined in a production that smashed records, won awards and left New York City purring. And now CATS: The Jellicle Ball ascends to Broadway in a kaleidoscope of glittering spectacle, iconic music and electrifying ballroom choreography that The New York Times calls “a lightning strike that sets joy free!

Broadway meets Runway in the fiercest event of the season, directed by Obie Award winners Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, with choreography by Obie Award winners and New York City Ballroom legends Omari Wiles (House of Ricci) and Arturo Lyons (House of Miyake-Mugler). Don’t miss this “sexy celebration of love and resilience” (
New York Daily News) and “the most exhilarating fun that can be had in the theater” (The Washington Post).

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