CATS: The Jellicle Ball vs The Lion King
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
CATS: The Jellicle Ball
Which Show Should You See?
Short on time? CATS: The Jellicle Ball runs 2h 25m while The Lion King runs 2h 30m.
Bringing kids? CATS: The Jellicle Ball is recommended for Ages 12+, while The Lion King is Ages 6+.
Budget-friendly option: The Lion King has a $60 lottery for discounted tickets.
Critics hail this ballroom-infused reimagining as a joyous, audacious triumph that rescues the divisive musical with fierce choreography and spectacular queer artistry, though a few find the opulence excessive or the concept gimmicky.
Critics hail Julie Taymor's staging as a theatrical marvel, with her visionary puppetry and stunning visual spectacle transforming Disney's film into an imaginative, breathtaking Broadway experience unlike any other.