A new free exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts explores the animals that shared the lives, dressing rooms and careers of famous performers. George Balanchine ducks as his cat Mourka launches across the room in 1964 — displaying a dancer’s extension of his own. Photo: Martha Swope/Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Hell’s Kitchen animal lovers can head a few blocks north to meet some of show business’s most memorable supporting players — including Billie Holiday’s protective boxer, Josephine Baker’s cheetah and George Balanchine’s remarkably athletic cat. Please visit My Account to manage your account.