What Broadway Can Teach You About Reinvention w/ CATS: The Jellicle Ball's Hair & Makeup Team

What Broadway Can Teach You About Reinvention w/ CATS: The Jellicle Ball's Hair & Makeup Team

From Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness by Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness

June 3, 2026 · 37 min

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Jonathan Van Ness interviews the Hair & Makeup team behind CATS: The Jellicle Ball, exploring the artistry and creativity of Broadway productions.

Happy Pride Month! This week on Getting Better, we’re heading backstage on Broadway for a dazzling deep dive into the artistry, creativity, and sheer magic that brings iconic productions to life. Jonathan sits down with the Hair & Makeup team behind the 9-Time Tony Nominated production of CATS: The Jellicle Ball: Makeup Designer Rania Zohny & Tony Award Winning Hair Designer, Nikiya Mathis. Together, they unpack the intricate process of designing for the stage - from creating unforgettable character transformations to building wigs and makeup looks that can withstand eight shows a week. Plus, they take us behind the curtain of the iconic “Memory” transformation and share what it really takes to create Broadway magic night after night. Whether you're a theatre kid, a beauty lover, or just someone who appreciates a fabulous transformation, this episode is serving artistry, history, and a whole lot of Pride. Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here. Full Video Episodes now available on YouTube. Follow CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Instagram @catsjellicleball Follow Nikiya Mathis on Instagram @nikiyamathis Follow Rania Zohny @raniasmakeup Follow us on…

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