Broadway Review: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL - Bored and Confused?

I've seen Cats on Broadway, on tour, AND been in a production of it — and I've never liked it. So why did this reimagining actually move me? CATS: The Jellicle Ball at the Broadhurst Theatre transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic into an electrifying ballroom competition, and it works in ways I did not expect. From the spectacular staging and ballroom categories to André De Shields back on Broadway where he belongs — this is the Cats to see. But is it perfect? Not quite. I break it all down. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro & Welcome to Bored and Confused 01:15 — What I Knew Going In 01:32 — My History with Cats (I've Been IN It — Guess the Role!) 03:19 — Why I've Never Liked the Original Cats 04:44 — The Show's Conceit & My Issues with the Lyrics 09:13 — What Is Cats: The Jellicle Ball? 10:06 — Do You Need to Know Ballroom Culture? 14:25 — The Creative Team & Credits 15:29 — The Venue: Broadhurst Theatre & Seating Tips 18:00 — The Audience Experience (Fans, Cold, Loud!) 19:06 — What Works: Grizabella, Macavity, Character Highlights 23:30 — What Works: The Cuts (Opera Section — Gone!) 25:07 — What Doesn't Work: Old Deuteronomy & Mr. Mistoffelees 28:10 — Skimbleshanks: The Most Confusing Moment 30:02 — My Favorite Moment in the Whole Show 31:02 — Final Verdict: Is This Groundbreaking? 32:00 — Bored? Confused? The Scores Are In 34:27 — André De Shields: Go See Him While You Can 🎭 Cats: The Jellicle Ball is playing at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway. Rush and lottery tickets available from $45. Visit catsthejellicleball.com for tickets. 📺 Watch the full review:    • Broadway Review: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL -...   🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Broadway reviews:    / @matthewhardymusical