Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"

CBS News
March 30, 2026
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Mo Rocca interviewed cast members from the Broadway production Cats: The Jellicle Ball about their roles and the show.

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Mo Rocca interviews the cast of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," a stage production featuring Tony Award-winner André De Shields alongside Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija, and Leiomy. The show represents a reimagining of the "Cats" musical franchise, which has seen renewed interest following the 2019 film adaptation and subsequent theatrical revivals. De Shields and his co-stars discuss their roles and the production's approach to the beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. The interview offers insight into how contemporary performers are interpreting the iconic feline characters for modern audiences.

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