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André De Shields on Tony nomination and bringing ballroom to Broadway

Name: André De Shields on Tony nomination and bringing ballroom to Broadway
Uploaded: 2026-06-03T08:30:00-0400
Duration: 6 min
Description: André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.

André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.