Jacob Brent

Jacob Brent is an American stage actor, dancer and choreographer. He is best known for playing the role of Mistoffelees in Cats on the Broadway and West End productions of the show as well as on the the 1998 film.

Notably, he performed in the Broadway and West End productions of the show when they broke the records for longest running shows on Broadway and the West End, respectively.

His other notable stage credits include acting in the original Las Vegas production of Starlight Express and co-directing and choreographing Avenue Q at the Weston Playhouse, as well as serving as the choreographer for the West Coast regional premiere of The Producers. He has choreographed multiple productions, notably ballets for the New York City Ballet as well as The Ticket's off-Broadway production and the premiere of the school edition of Rent.

He now teaches dance at Shenandoah University.

Stage Credits

 * Walt Disney World 'World Dancers' Troupe
 * Walt Disney Television Specials
 * Starlight Express Las Vegas (Turnov) 1993-94
 * Broadway CATS Production (Pouncival) 1994-1996
 * Broadway CATS Production (Mistoffelees) 1996-1999
 * 'CATS' Video 1998
 * "North Carolina School of the Arts" Summer Dance Camp Instructor 1999-2000
 * "STEPS On Broadway" Summer Dance Program Teacher 2000
 * "The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular" Cast Member December 2000 and 2001
 * London CATS Production (Mistoffelees) April 2001-October 2001
 * "North Carolina School of the Arts" Summer Session Teacher June 2002-July 2002
 * "Stage Door Manor" Summer Session Jazz Instructor
 * ELAN Awards Featured Choreographer October 2002