Cats: The Jellicle Ball Releases Opening Track
The production issued the show's opening number to streaming services while postponing the full album release.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Dance
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Producers of the Broadway revival Cats: The Jellicle Ball have released the show's opening number on streaming platforms via Atlantic Records. While fans can now hear the track, the full original Broadway cast album release has been postponed.
Why it matters
The release serves as a preview for the official cast recording of a production that earned critical acclaim during its limited run. Listeners must wait for an announcement regarding a new date for the complete album release.
The production won 2026 Tony Awards for Best Choreography, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Costume Design of a Musical. The original Broadway production debuted in 1982 and remains the fifth longest-running show in Broadway history.
The players
Andrew Lloyd Webber
He is a prominent composer and producer known for creating some of the most commercially successful musicals in theater history.
Alana da Fonseca
She is a producer and songwriter recognized for her contributions to musical theater and film soundtracks.
Atlantic Records
It is a major American record label that distributes music across various genres including Broadway cast recordings.
The details
The production, which ran at the Broadhurst Theatre, concluded its engagement on August 8, 2026. The album is produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alana da Fonseca.
Timeline
March 18, 2026: The revival production began.
April 7, 2026: The revival production opened.
August 8, 2026: The production closed.
October 30, 2026: The single release occurred.
Industry Dynamics
This production reimagines a classic work, with this release marking a new chapter in the show's long performance history. It follows a path of cultural reinterpretation that contrasts with the traditional staging of the 1982 Broadway production of Cats.
Fans can now access the opening number on major streaming platforms. Those anticipating the full cast recording must await further updates regarding the rescheduled release date.
The takeaway
The availability of the opening track provides a digital bridge for audiences after the production closed its doors in August. Fans of the ballroom-inspired revival should keep an eye on streaming services for the eventual announcement of the complete album.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Playbill.
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