Sound Designer

Experience the magic and transformation of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" at the Perelman Performing Arts Center from June 13 to July 14, 2024. This radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, inspired by T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats," brings a fresh, vibrant take on the classic. Directed by the visionary Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, and choreographed by the dynamic duo of Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles, this production infuses the show with the energy and style of New York City's Ballroom culture.

Set against the backdrop of a spectacularly immersive competition, "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" features all-new Ballroom and club beats, runway-ready choreography, and an edgy eleganza makeover that shifts the setting from a junkyard to a glamorous runway. This production celebrates the joyous transformation of self at the heart of both "Cats" and Ballroom culture itself, inviting audiences to come together and revel in the spectacle.

The creative team behind this production includes some of the most talented names in theater today, with scenic design by Rachel Hauck, costume design by Qween Jean, lighting design by Adam Honoré, sound design by Kai Harada, and many more contributing to bring this vision to life. Major support for this production is provided by BNY Mellon, ensuring that "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" is a must-see event.

In addition to the main show, attendees can look forward to a special post-show discussion on June 23 titled "Paris Is Still Burning," featuring pioneers, legends, and stars from the House Ballroom community. This series, moderated by Mother Jocelyn Milan, aims to educate and unite the LGBTQ community and our allies, celebrating the rich history and impact of Ballroom life and culture.

Don't miss your chance to witness this groundbreaking production of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball." Book your tickets now and be part of a theatrical experience that promises to be as transformative as it is unforgettable.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Perelman Performing Arts Center

A new musical based on the best-selling novel that was made into the blockbuster film Beaches, Beaches the Musical follows two extraordinary friends through 30 years of camaraderie, laughter, sorrow and love. Vivacious, outlandish Cee Cee and beautiful, privileged Bertie meet as children and become fast friends. From pen-pals to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee Cee and Bertie’s oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability, Beaches the Musical exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of sisterhood.

Beaches the Musical

Arts Commons

A new musical based on the best-selling novel which was made into the blockbuster film, Beaches follows two extraordinary friends through 30 years of camaraderie, laughter, sorrow and love. Vivacious, outlandish Cee Cee and beautiful, privileged Bertie meet as children and become fast friends. From pen-pals to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee Cee and Bertie’s oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability, Beaches exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of sisterhood.

Musical theater legend Sutton Foster (The Music Man) returns to the City Center stage as Princess Winnifred the Woebegone alongside Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) as Prince Dauntless in this beloved musical fairytale. Led by Tony-nominated director and Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods, Lionel Bart’s Oliver!) and with a new concert adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Once Upon a Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a repressed kingdom, reveling in Winnifred’s ability to charm and transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends.

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Once Upon a Mattress

New York City Center

Spanning three decades in the entertainment business, Merrily We Roll Along charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends — writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley. An inventive, cult-classic ahead of its time, Merrily We Roll Along features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs. Maria Friedman first directed the musical at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory which subsequently transferred to the Harold Pinter Theatre to critical acclaim—the most five-star reviews in West End history—winning the Olivier Award for Best Musical.

Merrily We Roll Along

New York Theatre Workshop

Creator and opera revolutionary Davóne Tines brings Langston Hughes’ poem “The Black Clown” to musical life in a vaudevillian rendering of this masterpiece. Fusing gospel, opera, jazz, and spirituals into a searing night of theatrical brilliance, The Black Clown embodies the evolving, divided soul of Black America and animates a Black man’s resilience against a legacy of oppression. The Black Clown has been hailed as “pure poetry” by The Boston Globe, and The New York Times lauds “this rich, seamless production melds the past and present of African-American history into an electrifyingly ambivalent whole.” Tines makes his Opera Philadelphia debut alongside an ensemble of 12 performers in this genre-bending, visually arresting piece, juxtaposing dazzling cathartic performances with Hughes’ enduring work.

Sound Designer

Kai Harada

Events

Upcoming events

14 - 17 May, 2026

The Black Clown · Opera Philadelphia

Past events

Jun 13 - Aug 11, 2024

Cats: The Jellicle Ball · Perelman Performing Arts Center

May 18 - Jun 16, 2024

Beaches the Musical · Theatre Calgary

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