CATS: “The Jellicle Ball” NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (72)
See it if An almost purr-fect revival of a classic dance musical w/ stunning performances & choreography.The updated story is compelling & inspiring.
Don't see it if U aren't x a Webber's musical based on TS Elliot's poems. Nor u want 2b surprised w/a meaningful & better story,set in a ballroom in the80s. Read more
See it if You want to see a total reinvention of Cats that fits, Love the ballroom culture, want to see the most exhilarating night of theater ever!
Don't see it if Youre a Cats purist (if that really is a thing? iI mean come on its Cats) not into Ballroom culture or LGBT+ representation Read more
See it if You want to experience Cats as you never have -- Ballroom's glamour and exuberance dialed up to 11, yet grounded in community and poignant.
Don't see it if You only want your Cats the old-school way, don't want a Ballroom version that celebrates LGBTQ+ and drag cultures. Read more
See it if Standing ovation after standing ovation. I cannot imagine Cats done in a different way now, I DON'T WANT. This show is pure excellence.
Don't see it if This is probably one of the best shows in town! Go see it! Read more
See it if You want to see what a company of truly inspiring creative people can do to re-imagine a musical into storytelling that amazes you.
Don't see it if You want to see performers costumed and acting like cats or if you can only imagine binary black-and-white options in gender or life.
See it if you're a "Cats"-lover, or a Ballroom fan, or you're partial to spectacle--lots and lots of spectacle--in your musicals.
Don't see it if you've never been able to sink your claws into "Cats"--and neither Ballroom culture nor eye-popping spectacle have ever been your thing. Read more
See it if You like a fun, culturally relevant retelling of Cats. It’s the best telling of Cats I’ve seen. Many good choices were made on this show.
Don't see it if I’m struggling on this. I think it’s brilliant.
See it if You want to see a radical revival of this beloved musical! the most fun you’ll had at the theatre this year
Don't see it if You’re homophobic or don’t understand ballroom culture
Critic Reviews (8)
"...musical in the world of ballroom competitions makes for a joyful reincarnation"
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"What’s most impressive about this production...the concept complements the musical."
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"a purr-fectly revelatory reimagining of a classic musical"
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"It’s impressive, it’s exhilarating, and perhaps most striking of all for a musical"
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"ecstatic, quasi-immersive production"
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"The most fun you’ll have at the theater this summer"
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"It’s unexpectedly poignant, yes. But more importantly, it’s so much fun."
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clever, fun-filled queering of Lloyd Webber’s idiosyncratic musical …at times confusing
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