A reimagined 'Cats' on Broadway features a special cat — an actor from the original 1980s musical

Associated Press

Published: April 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM

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Ken Ard appears during a rehearsal for Cats: The Jellicle Ball" in New York on March 17, 2026. (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman via AP)

Ken Ard appears during a performance of Cats: The Jellicle Ball" in New York on March 18, 2026. (Andy Henderson via AP)

Ken Ard appears during a rehearsal for Cats: The Jellicle Ball" in New York on March 17, 2026. (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman via AP)