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André De Shields on ‘Cats’ and a life onstage
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April 1, 2026
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0:39Now PlayingSince originating the title role in Broadway’s “The Wiz” in 1975 to becoming one of American theater’s most enduring and distinctive presences, André De Shields has spent more than six decades evolving his work. Now, at 80, he is in the midst of a late-career renaissance with his performance in "CATS: The Jellicle Ball."
De Shields spoke with Reuters in his dressing room in New York City about what drew him to the production, how it brings a culture rooted in resilience — and joy — to a broader audience, and what it means, six decades into his career, to still command a Broadway stage.
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