8legs: Broadhurst theatre, new york city, usa

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'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' review: Ballroom and 'Cats' are a match made in the Heaviside Layer

The Jellicle Ball reinvents Cats by placing it in a contemporary ballroom setting on Broadway.
Choreography by Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons highlights vogue's five elements in performances.
The production casts Jennyanydots as Mother of the Haus of Dots to reflect ballroom culture.
The revival honors LGBTQ history by featuring Crystal LaBeija and other icons in the production.
The show addresses discrimination of LGBTQ communities through its second-act moments.
Memory is performed powerfully by Grizabella, closing with audience-worthy impact.
Costume, hair, wig, and makeup design by Qween Jean, Nikiya Mathis, and Rania Zohny enhance the spectacle.
The production connects to broader ballroom history, with references to Paris Is Burning and Pose.
Old Deuteronomy's disappearance scene ties to a harrowing encounter with police.
The Jellicle Ball integrates remixed songs and intermission vibes with club-like energy.

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