BALLS at New York Comic Con: The Voices of Ash Ketchum and Professor Oak Reunite!

Balls at New York Comic Con is bringing back the Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy with a special panel, after party, and a final Caveat NYC performance. Fans can catch Pokémon legends Veronica Taylor and Stuart Zagnit live, along with plenty of surprises.

Promotional poster for Balls at New York Comic ConAnyone who missed the Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy over the summer will get another chance with BALLS at New York Comic Con. Technically, the entire performance will be after this event, but it’s safe to say some moments will be offered during this bigger convention.

This celebration of pop culture is right around the corner! We recommend planning a ten-day trip to make the most of the experience (or you can read our review here). One weekend can be spent enjoying this convention and the party afterwards, but during the days leading up to a full show at Caveat NYC, to tour the spots where Ghostbusters and Night at the Museum filmed can help fill the time.

There is a panel featuring Veronica Taylor and Stuart Zagnit (the original voices of Ash Ketchum and Professor Oak from “Pokémon: The Series”) reuniting for an exclusive appearance, and the day promises to be big! In what’s promised is a Q&A with the fans, interactive monster battles, and exclusive merch giveaways! This panel will take place Friday October 10th at 8:30pm at the Javits Center, followed by a special AFTER PARTY at Sugar Mouse NYC: (Tix avail here.)

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Why Balls Monster Catchin Musical is an Irresistible Must-Catch Show

From catchy numbers to pop culture winks, Balls Monster Catchin Musical delivers a wild ride for theatre fans and Pokémon lovers alike.

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It’s safe to say BALLS The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy will be back following its return engagement over the summer. This show—sometimes referred to online as Balls Monster Catchin Musical for search ease—blends Pokémon-inspired parody, campy fun, and full-on musical theatre energy. Created by Brandon Zelman and Harrison Bryan, it’s become a cult hit! With a cast that knows exactly how to play to the fans, it’s less Sesame Street and more Fraggle Rock meets Saturday morning cartoons. When the latter half bursts with Collectabuddies moments, the passion is unmistakable—and I’m sure Satoshi Tajiri, the franchise’s creator, would love it too. I’d even like to see the show perform in Japan, Pokémon’s birthplace.

Failing that, there’s always Bellevue, Washington—home to The Pokémon Company International HQ. The most likely option? A streaming release. This quirky show premiered April 18–19, 2025, at Caveat on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and returned over the summer, charming both nerds and theatre fans.

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