André De Shields Kicks Off 'CATS: The Jellicle Ball' Previews On Broadway, Dashaun Wesley Co-Hosts Post-Show Runway
André De Shields is back on Broadway!
The Tony-winning actor just kicked off previews for the debut of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, where he plays Old Deuteronomy.
CATS: The Jellicle Ball had a successful off-Broadway run previously, and is set to officially open on April 7th.
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Also starring in the production are Legendary‘s Leiomy as Macavity, Sydney James Harcourt as Rum Tum Tugger, Ken Ard as DJ Griddlebone, Kya Azeen as Etcetera, Bryson Battle as Jellylorum, Sherrod T. Brown, Jonathan Burke as Mungojerrie, Baby Byrne as Victoria, Tara Lashan Clinkscales, Bryce Farris, Dava Huesca as Rumpleteazer, Dudney Joseph Jr. as Munkustrap, Junior LaBeija as Gus, Robert “Silk” Mason as Magical Mister Mistoffelees, “Tempress” Chasity Moore as Grizabella, Primo Thee Ballerino as Tumblebrutus, Xavier Reyes as Jennyanydots, Nora Schell as Bustopher Jones, Bebe Nicole Simpson as Demeter, Emma Sofia as Cassandra/Skimbleshanks, Phumzile Sojola, Kendall Grayson Stroud, B. Noel Thomas, Kalyn West, Donté Nadir Wilder, Garnet Williams as Bombalurina, and Teddy Wilson Jr. as Sillabub.
The Broadway production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball also features an all-star producing team, which includes Cynthia Erivo, John Legend, LaChanze, Jeremy Pope, Law Roach and Lena Waithe.
Following the show’s first preview, Dashuan Wesley and DJ Bill Coleman hosted a runway show outside the theatre to celebrate Ballroom culture being on Broadway, where several cast members were seen voguing down the sidewalk!
Be sure to get your tickets for CATS: The Jellicle Ball HERE!
Browse through the gallery to see more photos from the opening preview of CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway…