Cats: The Jellicle Ball Tickets

 In a career spanning 55 five years, De Shields, at age 79, has distinguished himself as an unparalleled actor/activist, educator, iconic philanthropist and Broadway Deity. As actor, De Shields’ mission is to fill intimate spaces with enormous beauty. He defines intimate spaces as the hearts of humanity. As activist, he endeavors to restore majesty, elegance and literacy to the Black thespian’s toolbox, to advocate for long term survivors of HIV and AIDS, and to champion the legacy of the Wellderly (elderly individuals who continue to kick butt). His idiosyncratic career has resulted in a treasure trove of accolades, among them an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he has founded The André De Shields Fund. His other marks of esteem include being declared the triple crown winner of the 2019 awards season, having garnered Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Grammy Awards for his universally acclaimed role in Hadestown as Hermes, messenger to the gods. Perennially renowned for his show-stopping performances in four legendary Broadway productions –The Wiz (title role), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Emmy Award), Play On! (Tony nomination), and The Full Monty (Tony nomination). His portrayal of Old Deuteronomy in the radically re-imagined CATS: The Jellicle Ball was rewarded with the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical, 2025 Dorian Theater Award for Outstanding Featured Performance in an Off-Broadway Production, the 2025 LGBTQ Theater Trailblazer Award, and the 2024 AUDELCO Award, in addition to special citations from New York Drama Critics Circle and the Obie Awards. He also received, nominations for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical from the Drama Desk and for Distinguished Performance Award by the Drama League. De Shields reigned as the Grand Marshal of the 51st Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, achieving the sui generis reputation as one of the ten wonders of New York City. UBUNTU!

(he/him) Broadway: The Inheritance, Choir Boy, Tuck Everlasting. Off-Broadway: 'Mungojerrie' in CATS: The Jellicle Ball (Perelman Performing Arts Center), Love + Science (New York City Center Stage II), Patience (Second Stage Theater), Toni Stone (Roundabout Theater Company), Joan of Arc: Into the Fire (The Public Theater). Tours: Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Joseph..., and 'Mungojerrie' in CATS. Television: Eric on Harlem (Prime Video), New Amsterdam (NBC), Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), Bridge and Tunnel (MGM+). Film: Is This Thing On? (directed by Bradley Cooper), Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles, and The Distinguished. Co-creator of @notlookingtheseries. Unit Production Manager for @menlikeustv. BFA, Ithaca College.

Baby Byrne (she/her) is a multi-hyphenate artist born and raised in Queens, NY. She is over the Jellicle moon to be making her freaking BROADWAY DEBUT—WHAT?! When she was first submitted for a Broadway show, she went to the theatre where that show was playing, stood outside, and prayed to God that one day she could perform on that stage. Years later, she will walk through those very doors she once prayed in front of—and perform a role she helped build, alongside her chosen family and some of her best friends. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” She is forever grateful to the communities that raised her and helped her get to this moment: the ballroom scene (House of Donyale Luna, House of Juicy Couture, House of Oricci), The Rockaway Theatre Company, her parents, her friends, LaGuardia High School, and EXPG. Credits: CATS: The Jellicle Ball (Off-Broadway) – Dance Captain, Victoria, u/s Skimbleshanks; Masquerade NYC – Carlotta/Giry cover, Assistant Dance Captain; Saturday Church movement workshop (New York Theatre Workshop); The Crowded Room (Apple TV); The Sherri Shepherd Show – Featured Dancer.

Sydney James Harcourt (he/him) is an acclaimed American actor and singer known for his versatile talent and dynamic stage presence. Born in Detroit, Harcourt's passion for music and the performing arts led him to New York City, where he is a member of the House of Nina Oricci. Harcourt's career took off in the groundbreaking Broadway musical Hamilton. As an original cast member, he played multiple roles, including James Reynolds and Philip Schuyler, and served as an understudy for Aaron Burr, for which he was the first replacement. Additionally, Harcourt has also appeared in the musicals Girl from the North Country, American Idiot, The Lion King, and most recently the Off-Broadway sensation CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Beyond his theater work, Harcourt has made significant strides in film and television. He has appeared in such popular TV shows as DOC, Blue Bloods, NCIS: New Orleans, FBI, Tell Me a Story, Elementary, and Law & Order: SVU. Harcourt also voices the role of the countertenor ‘Edouard’ in the hit Netflix anime series “Castlevania: Nocturne.” A Grammy winner, Harcourt is a sought after vocalist on stages across the country. He is also recognized by the Drama League, Drama Desk Awards, and the Lucille Lortel Awards for his outstanding performances. Beyond his professional achievements, Harcourt is dedicated to using his platform to amplify social causes, philanthropy, and community service. He is a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as for diversity and inclusion in the arts. “Protect The Dolls.” 

(she/her) An OBIE Award winner (CATS: The Jellicle Ball) and Dance Magazine’s 2025 “25 to Watch”, Huesca is overjoyed to be making her Broadway debut with CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Other credits include: Off-Broadway: Saturday Church (New York Theater Workshop, Dance Captain), CATS: The Jellicle Ball (PAC, Assistant Dance Captain). Concert Dance: Christoph Winkler Company, the McKittrick Hotel, Yin Yue Dance Company, and VIM VIGOR Dance Company. Choreography: Whim W’Him Dance Company, Dance Lab New York, Yale Summer Drama Cabaret, developmental choreography lab of Bob Marley’s Hope Road at Mandalay Bay (Associate Choreographer), The Corner, Art Cake, Gibney Pro, and more. Proud graduate of SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance and Fiorello LaGuardia High School. She is eternally grateful to her mother, grandparents, Auntie, and Nene for their continuous support of her artistic path. “Thank you for never doubting me and for helping me reach my goals.”

Dudney Joseph Jr. (he/him) is an OBIE Award-winning actor, singer, and storyteller whose magnetic presence has quickly established him as one of Broadway’s most exciting new talents. Born in Buffalo, NY, to Jamaican immigrants, Joseph’s discovered his voice in the music-filled halls of his local church, where performance became his first language. That foundation now fuels a career defined by versatility, intensity, and heart. Off-Broadway: CATS: The Jellicle Ball (PAC NYC); The Harder They Come (Public Theater). Television and film: The Crowded Room (Apple); Harlem (Prime Video); Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu); Run the World (STARZ); The True Adventures of Wolfboy; The American Side. A proud member of the Ballroom community since 2011, Joseph belongs to the international House of ELLE, where his artistry reflects the boldness, joy, and authenticity that define the culture. He is deeply grateful to God, his parents, Aunt Gloria, Bill & Zhailon, BWA, and the communities that shaped him!

Junior LaBeija has been a member of the Iconic House of LaBeija for more than 50 years. He is internationally known within both gay culture and Ballroom for being the trailblazer, pioneer, and iconic master of ceremony for the annual “Paris Is Burning Ball” hosted by the late trailblazer, pioneer, and icon Paris Dupree. LaBeija is the M.C. in the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning by filmmaker Jennie Livingston. Known for the theatricality in his voice, Junior LaBeija often commanded the room with his spirit, wit, and power and several of his catchphrases have become iconic. To this day, he is a steadfast Ballroom and LGBTQIA historian, determined to keep the struggles, victories, and literature accurate and alive in this world.

Robert "Silk" Mason (they/them) is a multidisciplinary artist born in the Bronx, and raised in Columbia, SC. They graduated from The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities for dance and The Juilliard School for Dance. They are an international award-winning commercial & film actor. They are a published model, choreographer, LGBTQIA+ youth leader, and the founding mother of The International Royal Haus of Silk.

"Tempress" Chasity Moore (she/her) is an actress, singer, and Ballroom Icon/Hall of famer from Mount Vernon, N.Y. She began singing in church at age five, which led her to Star Search, The Apollo, and traveling with a high school drama troupe. Chasity attended Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA) and pursued an acting and singing career. She was discovered by Tyler Perry, being cast as a principal role in I Know I’ve Been Changed. The name “Tempress” was born in Ballroom. She has made appearances on Ryan Murphy’s “Pose,” as well as in campaigns for Sephora, TV One, and more. She hosts a YouTube series and a podcast “FQCrazySexyCool.” Tempress’s latest accomplishment is playing Grizabella in CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the hottest ticket of the summer, which received many awards including an OBIE Award, 2025 Outer Circle Award, as well as New York Drama Critic Circle Award to name a few. Several write ups including Vogue, New York Times, The New Yorker, and more.

Primo Thee Ballerino (he/him) was born in Cincinnati, OH. He started training at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has performed in many ballets such as Giselle, Dracula, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and more. Primo attended The Young Americans College of Performing Arts in Corona, CA and has traveled and toured to over 17 countries teaching dance, vocal music and confidence building through the arts. He has worked with some of the industry’s best choreographers, directors and producers. He was featured twice in NY Times and had a 2-page spread in Dance Magazine. He most recently was a breakout star in the new Off-Broadway musical CATS: The Jellicle Ball at Perelman Arts Center, which has since received many accolades including The Obie Award Special installment. Known as Thee Ballerino, Thee Human Tornado and Mr. $5k, Primo has now become a major statement in the Ballroom scene and many other artistic spaces. 

Xavier Reyes (he/him) is a proud born and raised Puerto Rican, as in everything in his life revolves around the eye of his hurricane: Puerto Rico. “This one is for my Jennyanydots, my mami: Belia Morales.” Off-Broadway: CATS: The Jellicle Ball at PAC (Jennyanydots), This is Not a Drill at The York (male swing). Broadway Tour: First National Tour of Kinky Boots (Angel). Having worked all over the US, Puerto Rico, Japan, and Canada, favorite regional credits include: Lynn Nottage's Clyde’s (multiple venues); the Pulitzer Prize-winning plays Sweat and Anna in the Tropics; Che in Evita; Moliere's Scapin; Trading Places directed by Kenny Leon (Alliance Theater); Next to Normal, In the Heights, Hair, FunHome, Rent, West Side Story, La Cage Aux Folles, and many others. “Thank you, Bill & Zhailon, for seeing me and rewarding me the opportunity to be on Broadway living and sharing this iconic adventure. Gracias Mami, Papi y Steven por siempre apoyarme y anclarme. Thank you to my lovely cast who is a gift to work with, my diligent amazing agents at BLOC, my Queer Latinx ancestors, Victoria Espinosa for instilling a theatrical love at first sight, Joseph Aguayo for believing in me when no one else did, the village that holds me together, and you for showing up and supporting this ball henny!”

Nora Schell (they/them) is honored to be back at the Broadhurst! Schell originated the role of Bustopher Jones in CATS: The Jellicle Ball off-Broadway (Obie Award). Schell received Drama Desk, Drama League and Clive Barnes Award nominations for their Off-Broadway debut in Spamilton. They made their Broadway debut in Jagged Little Pill. Schell serves as a cowriter and composer for the new musical Sweet Canaan (Berkeley Rep Groundfloor). Schell graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Musical Theatre & a minor in Gender, Race and Nation. Love to Gregg Baker, Bub and their family! 

(she/her) Born and raised California, Bebe is an expanding artist rooted in her profound love for music and storytelling. A few credits include: Broadway: Camelot. Off-Broadway: CATS: The Jellicle Ball; The Refuge Plays; Ink’d Well; Penelope or How the Odyssey Was Really Written. Regional: The Wiz, world premiere of Head Over Heels (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Into the Woods (Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival); Television: Sheriff Country, The Savant, Law & Order: SVU. She’s eternally grateful for Scott, DGRW, her incredible friends and family, and the best husband in the world Julian. All the glory to God. 

Emma Sofia is a proud Latina who graduated from SUNY Purchase Dance Conservatory and immediately joined the International Tour of West Side Story. She started as a concert dancer in companies Ballet Hispanico and Morphoses and soon made her Broadway debut as Wendy in the original cast of Finding Neverland. She originated the role of Veruca Salt in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory before starring in multiple television roles, most notably in FX's Fosse/Verdon, NBC's Law & Order: SVU and as Celia opposite Kyra Sedgwick in ABC's Call Your Mother. She has and continues to produce and star in multiple original cabaret shows throughout New York City nightlife. "The truth is no one of us can be free until everybody is free" - Maya Angelou.

(he/him) After a 25-year absence from the Broadway stage, Ard returns with a legacy shaped by some of musical theater’s most iconic productions. He originated the role of Macavity on Broadway in CATS (1982), as well as the roles of Plato and the Rumpus cat, and was the original Electra in Starlight Express and the original Ken in Smokey Joe’s Café. Other notable Broadway credits include Song and Dance, Dangerous Games, and Jelly’s Last Jam. This production marks Ken’s fourth venture with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Beyond Broadway, Ken covered André De Shields in Half Time (Paper Mill Playhouse), led Sophisticated Ladies directed by De Shields at NJPAC, played the Arbiter in Chess (national tour), triumphed in Taylor Mac’s Off-Broadway opera The Hang, and appeared as Wilbur in the Oscar-winning film Chicago. A visual artist, award-winning chef, and accomplished jazz singer, Ken is happily married to puppeteer Basil Twist.

Garnet Williams (she/her) is a writer, actor, and singer originally from Atlanta, Ga. This is her Broadway debut. Recently seen as ‘Nina Simone’ in Nina Simone: Four Women (Geva Theater), an OBIE Award-winning turn in CATS: The Jellicle Ball (PAC NYC) Off Broadway, Trix in The Drowsy Chaperone (Concert at Carnegie Hall), and her sold-out show Garnet with a G at Joe’s Pub. For Lucile. Repped by Brian Herrick with the Hell’s Kitchen Agency.

Kya Azeen (she/her) was born and raised in The Bronx, New York and began her dance training at Harlem School of the Arts at the age of seven. With a strong focus, Kya continued her studies as a student at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and Joffrey Ballet School. Furthering her training, she then attended Complexions Summer Intensive, followed by years of study at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Fellowship Program. During the latter period, she trained extensively in Jazz, Graham, and Horton technique. An alum of the Professional Performing Arts High School, Kya joined the New York underground Ballroom scene, where she became well-versed in Vogue theory technique, competing for and achieving grand prizes/recognition at mainstream events such as the Annual Heritage Ball (2017). Her participation within the underground Ballroom scene provided an outlet for many opportunities. She's been featured talent in campaigns for Adidas Women's History Month, Coach "Fifty Years Proud," in addition to being casted on Ryan Murphy’s FX series Pose as Ms. Cherry. Aside from dance, Kya enjoys other performance arts like acting and began training at the Barrow Group in 2020. Words she lives by: “Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks. Fall forward. Every failed experiment is one step closer to success.“ - Denzel Washington

Ft. Lauderdale-born with a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from Penn State University, Wilson, is extremely grateful for the opportunities that’s have led up to this moment. Coming off PAC’s production in 2024 and the latest production of Drag: The Musical at New World Stages, she’s excited to be stepping back into the role of ‘Sillabub’ with this production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball for her Broadway debut. “With special thanks to CTG, her parents, and the friends and family who have supported them along the way. The show is filled with a rich culture and history that is so necessary to the Black and Brown queer community. We hope to do it justice!”

Bryson Battle (he/they)  is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut in CATS: The Jellicle Ball. A recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Bryson is a dynamic performer who strives to break molds while pursuing his dream of becoming the next great entertainer. Recent credits include Ulysses in NYTW’s world premiere production of Saturday Church, and Season 26 of NBC's The Voice (Top 8 Finalist). They are incredibly grateful to join this fabulous company and bring this production to life. Bryson would like to thank his supportive family, friends, and his incredible team at the Daniel Hoff Agency.

Leiomy (she/her), known as “The Wonder Woman of Vogue”, is a sensational Latina born and raised in New York City. In 2003, she was introduced to voguing and the Ballroom community through a trans mentor at a Kips Bay Center in the Bronx. Introduced to the world on Season 4 of “America’s Best Dance Crew” in 2009 as the first trans woman of color on a dance competition on television. She appeared in music videos including Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair” and Icona Pop’s “All Night,” and has worked along other artists like ‪Rihanna, ‪FKA Twigs, and Zhu. Maldonado’s passion has led her to travel across the world teaching vogue workshops and judging balls. Her moves have inspired choreographers and celebrities including ‪Beyoncé, ‪Britney Spears, and Janet Jackson. In 2017, she was the first trans woman of color to be featured in Nike’s BETRUE Campaign. Leiomy has worked as a choreographer and actress in FX’s Pose. In 2019, she was introduced as a judge on HBO Max’s Legendary which was the first worldwide Ballroom competition. She also appeared on Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol 3 in 2021 and also became the first model of trans experience to be featured on a campaign for Black Opal. Now in 2026, Leiomy is beyond excited to make her Broadway debut apart of the CATS family. 

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