Works & Process: CATS: The Jellicle Ball – Zhailon Levingston, Bill Rauch, Omari Wiles, Arturo Lyons
Monday, February 2, 2026
7:00 PM
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
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About This Event
Experience a unique performance of 'CATS: The Jellicle Ball' at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, featuring artists Zhailon Levingston, Bill Rauch, Omari Wiles, and Arturo Lyons. This event takes place in the iconic spiral rotunda designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
About Cats: The Jellicle Ball(musical)
Now at the Broadhurst Theatre, *Cats: The Jellicle Ball* reframes Andrew Lloyd Webber’s *Cats* as a concert-style event on a Broadway stage in New York City. It keeps the familiar premise: a night gathering of Jellicle cats, structured as a sequence of character portraits rather than a single plot line. In a city where *Cats* has long been part of Broadway’s memory, this version treats the material as repertory, something to be reinterpreted in the present. Its clearest strength is how it foregrounds performance culture over narrative mechanics.
About the Artists
Zhailon Levingston
Zhailon Levingston is a director and choreographer known for his work in theater, particularly in productions that emphasize innovative storytelling and diverse representation.
Bill Rauch
Step into the world of Bill Rauch, a dynamic force in the dance scene who captivates audiences with his innovative performances. Known for his collaborations with distinguished artists like Zhailon Levingston, Omari Wiles, and Arturo Lyons, Bill brings a fresh perspective to every piece he touches.
Omari Wiles
Omari Wiles is a dancer and choreographer known for his contributions to the dance community, particularly in styles such as voguing and hip-hop.