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Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2026 - OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL
Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
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Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Direction of a Musical
Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Drama League Awards - 2025 - OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL
Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Bill Rauch, All the Way
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Bill Rauch, All the Way
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Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production
Bill RauchThe Video Store Owner's Significant Other
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play
Bill RauchThe Video Store Owner's Significant Other
Videos
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-23 09:17:35
Video: Qween Jean Reacts to Tony Win - 'It's a Tremendous Blessing'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 23:27:51
Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is the Only Path Forward'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 22:06:16
Video: Tony Winners Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons Are Ready for the Next Job
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 21:45:31
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Performs 'The Jellicle Ball' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-28 14:37:18
Video: Follow Robert 'Silk' Mason's Path to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-26 13:05:35
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' in the Subway
by Michael Major - 2026-05-22 13:25:28
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs at WNYC Concert Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-21 15:40:07
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs Flashy Dance Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:34:42
Video: Watch Highlights from CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-07 18:24:15
Video: Watch the Full Conversations with CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast and Crew From CBS Sunday Morning Segment
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-30 15:18:26
Character Breakdown: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Unpacks Their Jellicle Roles
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-07 08:00:20
Video: Having a (Jellicle) Ball with Antwayn Hopper & Nora Schell
by Joey Mervis - 2024-08-03 16:00:20
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 14:59:30
News
MASQUERADE Producer Would Like to Take Over CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Randy Weiner, who is the producer of Andrew Lloyd Webber's immersive Masquerade Off-Broadway, would like to take over Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which recently announced its closing on Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Randy Weiner, who is the producer of Andrew Lloyd Webber's immersive Masquerade Off-Broadway, would like to take over Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which recently announced its closing on Broadway.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo Guest Judge Filmed Performance of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Ahead of its closing, Cats: The Jellicle Ball filmed a recent performance by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo served as the guest judges.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Ahead of its closing, Cats: The Jellicle Ball filmed a recent performance by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo served as the guest judges.
Deaf West Theatre to Host First-Ever New York City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Deaf West Theatre will present The 35th Anniversary Gala – One Night in New York at Joe’s Pub. Marking Deaf West’s first-ever New York City gala, the event will celebrate 35 years of innovation, collaboration, education, and social change.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Deaf West Theatre will present The 35th Anniversary Gala – One Night in New York at Joe’s Pub. Marking Deaf West’s first-ever New York City gala, the event will celebrate 35 years of innovation, collaboration, education, and social change.
Does Broadway Have a Gen Z Problem?
by Ben Waterhouse - Jul 17, 2026
Obsession took the cinematic box office by storm earlier this year, becoming one of the only movies to ever gross over $400 million against a budget of less than $1 million. This follows the success of another similarly low-budget film, Backrooms, which similarly grossed over $350 milli
by Ben Waterhouse - Jul 17, 2026
Obsession took the cinematic box office by storm earlier this year, becoming one of the only movies to ever gross over $400 million against a budget of less than $1 million. This follows the success of another similarly low-budget film, Backrooms, which similarly grossed over $350 milli
Marc Kudisch, Elena Shaddow, Savannah Dahan and More to Star in Deaf West's WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
Deaf West Theatre and New York Stage & Film have revealed the cast for development and concert-style presentations of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
Deaf West Theatre and New York Stage & Film have revealed the cast for development and concert-style presentations of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Says Broadway Is In 'Dire Danger' After CATS Closing
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber has addressed the closing announcement of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, pleading for 'theatre owners, unions and producers to come together urgently to address what is a crisis coming to a head.'
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber has addressed the closing announcement of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, pleading for 'theatre owners, unions and producers to come together urgently to address what is a crisis coming to a head.'
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance July 13th
by Joshua Wright - Jul 13, 2026
The performance of CATS: the Jellicle Ball on Monday, July 13th, at 7pm has been cancelled by the production due to company illness.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 13, 2026
The performance of CATS: the Jellicle Ball on Monday, July 13th, at 7pm has been cancelled by the production due to company illness.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Jennifer Nettles' GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026
Now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026
Now running at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2. The new musical features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Check out photos from opening night here!
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Announces Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
The ball is over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Tony Award-winning musical revival, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8. Later this month, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
The ball is over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Tony Award-winning musical revival, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8. Later this month, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
Bess Wohl, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Quiara Alegría Hudes & More Join Faculty Of The Candela Playwrights Summer Fellowship
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 11, 2026
Pulitzer and Tony winners Bess Wohl, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Martyna Majok, Bill Rauch, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson join Daphne Rubin-Vega on the 2026 faculty of the tuition-free Candela Playwrights Summer Fellowship in New York City.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 11, 2026
Pulitzer and Tony winners Bess Wohl, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Martyna Majok, Bill Rauch, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson join Daphne Rubin-Vega on the 2026 faculty of the tuition-free Candela Playwrights Summer Fellowship in New York City.
Tara Lashan Clinkscales Spills All the Backstage Tea From CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Tara Lashan Clinkscales of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, who took us backstage at the Broadhurst Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Tara Lashan Clinkscales of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, who took us backstage at the Broadhurst Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
LES MISÉRABLES, MEAN GIRLS and More Set for PCPA 63 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
PCPA has revealed Season 63, featuring seven productions including Les Miserables, Mean Girls, A Midsummer Night's Dream and more across its Santa Maria and Solvang venues.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
PCPA has revealed Season 63, featuring seven productions including Les Miserables, Mean Girls, A Midsummer Night's Dream and more across its Santa Maria and Solvang venues.
Casts Set for New York Stage & Film's 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed initial casting for its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and The Bardavon, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed initial casting for its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and The Bardavon, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon.
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball joined The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening for a performance from the hit Broadway revival. Watch the cast perform the second act number, 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat.'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball joined The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening for a performance from the hit Broadway revival. Watch the cast perform the second act number, 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat.'
Opera San José Unveils 2026-27 Artists-in-Residence Roster
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
Opera San José General Director & CEO Shawna Lucey has revealed the 2026–27 Artists-in-Residence, a group of distinguished opera professionals who will perform in the company’s four mainstage productions at the California Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
Opera San José General Director & CEO Shawna Lucey has revealed the 2026–27 Artists-in-Residence, a group of distinguished opera professionals who will perform in the company’s four mainstage productions at the California Theatre.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball will head to late-night television for a special performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball will head to late-night television for a special performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week.
Photos: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Celebrates Tony Triumph at CATSQUERADE After-Party
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Cats: The Jellicle Ball celebrated its three Tony Award wins with a special CATSQUERADE watch party and after-party at Masquerade. Guests included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Raúl Esparza, Chris Colfer, Law Roach, and the show's Tony-winning creative team. Check out photos of the event!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Cats: The Jellicle Ball celebrated its three Tony Award wins with a special CATSQUERADE watch party and after-party at Masquerade. Guests included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Raúl Esparza, Chris Colfer, Law Roach, and the show's Tony-winning creative team. Check out photos of the event!
Premios TONY 2026: SCHMIGADOON! conquista Broadway en una noche de homenajes y emoción
by Emilia Ruiz de Somocurcio - Jun 8, 2026
La ceremonia de este 7 de junio concluye con un empate entre LOST BOYS, RAGTIME y SCHIGADOON! con cuatro premios cada uno
by Emilia Ruiz de Somocurcio - Jun 8, 2026
La ceremonia de este 7 de junio concluye con un empate entre LOST BOYS, RAGTIME y SCHIGADOON! con cuatro premios cada uno
Video: Qween Jean Reacts to Tony Win - 'It's a Tremendous Blessing'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
At the Tony Awards, Qween Jean took home the award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
At the Tony Awards, Qween Jean took home the award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is the Only Path Forward'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch took home the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch took home the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Bill Rauch been nominated for?
OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All the Way, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All the Way, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Video Store Owner's Significant Other and The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Video Store Owner's Significant Other .
What awards has Bill Rauch won?
Bill Rauch has won the Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for The Video Store Owner's Significant Other.
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