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Drama League Awards - 2026 - OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL

Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball

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

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Photos: Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, & Birgundi Baker Visit CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026

On Tuesday, May 12, stars Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, and Birgundi Baker of The Chi supported the show's creator, Lena Waithe, with a visit to CATS: The Jellicle Ball, produced by Waithe. Take a look at photos from their visit here.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2026 Nominated Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026

The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for an exclusive look at the evening’s honorees and attendees. Check out the photos!
Feature: Stages St. Louis Founder Jack Lane and Former Muny Associate Producer Mike Bosner Vie for the Musical Revival Tony Award
by James Lindhorst - May 5, 2026

St. Louis is at the center of one of the most hotly contested races at this year’s Tony Awards. The producing teams of Ragtime and CATS: The Jellicle Ball have ties to St. Louis, and both are nominated for Best Revival of a Musical. Stages St. Louis founder Jack Lane is a co-producer of Ragtime. Mike Bosner, a John Borroughs High School alum and former associate producer at The Muny is the lead producer on CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2026 Tony Nominations: THE LOST BOYS and SCHMIGADOON! Lead with 12 Each
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
Photos: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Visit GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

Cats: The Jellicle Ball took over Good Morning America on Tuesday, with a dance performance from the cast of the ballroom-inspired Broadway revival. Check out photos below from their morning show appearance.
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs Flashy Dance Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

Watch the cast of Cats: The Jellicle Ball perform from the reimagined new production on Good Morning America, showing off the ballroom-inspired choreography from Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

The cast of Cats: The Jellicle Ball is set to perform next week on Good Morning America. Viewers can tune in to watch the performance on Tuesday, April 21, airing during the 7:00-9:00 EDT am block on ABC.
Video: Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper Invited to Be Guest Judges at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

On a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, Cats: The Jellicle Ball choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons made an appearance and invited host Andy Cohen to be a guest judge at the show.
Deaf West WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND and More Set for New York Stage & Film 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

New York Stage & Film has unveiled its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and Bardavon Presents, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Photo: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Andrew Lloyd Webber Guest Judge at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Michael Major - Apr 9, 2026

Two legendary composers joined CATS: The Jellicle Ball last night. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd Webber were the guest judges at Wednesday night's performance. Following the performance, the two posed with the cast on the runway in a new photo.
Photos: All the Best Opening Night Looks from The Cast of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 8, 2026

A cast of Cats walked the yellow carpet last night at the Broadhurst Theatre, where Cats: The Jellicle Ball officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the fashions from the cast and creative team before the curtain went up!
Review Roundup: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

CATS: The Jellicle Ball has officially brought its runway to Broadway! The musical revival opens tonight Broadhurst Theatre. Did the critics have a ball at this innovative new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical classic? Find out in our review roundup!
Video: Watch Highlights from CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2026

The jellicle moon is shining bright! Tonight, CATS: The Jellicle Ball opens on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Visits CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026

CATS composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has visited the Jellicle Ball! The theatre icon went to see the new Broadway production at the Broadhurst Theatre over the weekend, just days before its opening. Watch the video!
Photos: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL On Broadway- First Look
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026

CATS: The Jellicle Ball has officially brought its runway to Broadway! The musical revival is now in previews at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it is set to have its official opening night on Wednesday, April 7. Check out first look photos of the cast in action!
Video: Watch the Full Conversations with CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast and Crew From CBS Sunday Morning Segment
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 30, 2026

To celebrate the reimagined Broadway production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the cast, crew, and dancers recently joined CBS Sunday Morning for a segment dedicated to the show. Watch the extended interviews now.

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?

Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Video Store Owner's Significant Other.

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