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Grizabella was the wrong cat to die. After seeing CATS the Musical for the first time in July of 2016, podcast host Mike Abrams was filled with a whirlwind of emotions. He was amused, confused, and a little angry. Almost exactly three years later when the 2019 CATS movie trailer came out, Mike had enough. It was time to speak his truth – Grizabella was the wrong Cat to Die at the Jellicle Ball. In this podcast, Mike interviews CATS cast members, CATS superfans, CATS haters, and explores the backstories of the Jellicle characters all to make a case for why they were more worthy to ascend to the Heaviside Layer than Grizabella.Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
Ep11 - Skimbleshanks, the railway cat
This episode talks about Skimbleshanks, the railway cat. Skimbleshanks keeps the train on time while bribing our judge with a mouse. Listen to hear how Skimbleshanks builds a train on stage and blinds the first few rows in Episode 8!
Skimbleshank Ranking: 4 out of 9
Watch his performance here.
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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14:5619/11/2019
Ep10 - Christine Cornish Smith, Bombalurina from the 2016 Broadway revival
This episode features Christine Cornish Smith who played Bombalurina in the 2016 Broadway revival. Christine and Mike discuss the musical, fan theories, and who Christine thinks is more worthy to die than Grizabella. They also explore her characters complex relationship with Macavity.
Check out Christine on Instagram & Twitter: @christinecornish
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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23:1114/11/2019
Ep9 - Macavity ('s not there)
This episode talks about antagonist, Macavity. Macavity wreaks havoc and then leaves the stage leaving two kittens to sing one of the most sexually charged songs of the entire play. Listen to hear all of the terrible things Macavity is accused of doing in Episode 7!
BONUS: Hear a snippet from our bonus episode with Christine Cornish Smith, who played Bombalurina in the 2016 Broadway revival and sings Macavity's song!
Macavity Ranking: 1 out of 9
Watch his performance here.
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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14:4012/11/2019
Ep8 - Christopher Gurr, Gus/Bustopher from the 2016 Broadway revival
This episode features Christopher Gurr who played Gus and Bustopher Jones during the 2016 Broadway revival. Christopher and Mike discuss the musical, fan theories, and who Christopher thinks is more worthy to die than Grizabella. They also go over why parents should NOT bring children to the show.
Check out Christopher on Instagram & Twitter: @christophergurr
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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26:4307/11/2019
Ep7 - Gus, the theatre cat
This episode talks about emotional theatre cat, Asparagus, aka Gus. Gus is the emotional break just after intermission that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Hear about how a legend performed as Gus in the 1998 movie in Episode 6!
BONUS: Hear a snippet from our bonus episode with Christopher Gurr, who played Gus in the 2016 Broadway revival!
Gus Ranking: 7 out of 9
Watch his performance here.
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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16:4505/11/2019
Ep6 - Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, those horrible cats
This episode talks about our klepto kitties, Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer. Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer perform an extremely intricate duet dance number that steals the show. Hear about "these horrible cats" in Episode 5!
BONUS: Hear fellow Broadway Podcast Network host Josh Lamon from Josh Swallows Broadway sing Mike's original lyrics about Mungojerrie & Rumpleteazer (plus his own improvised lyrics at the end of the episode)!
Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer Ranking: 4.5 out of 9
Watch their performance here.
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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15:5229/10/2019
Ep5 - Maria Failla, booth singer traveling on the national tour
This episode features Maria Failla who is currently traveling with Cats the Musical as a Booth Singer. She also was a Booth Singer during the 2016 Broadway revival. Maria and Mike discuss the musical, fan theories, and who Maria thinks is more worthy to die than Grizabella.
Check out Maria on Instagram: @mvf10 & @bloomandgrowradio
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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18:4115/10/2019
Ep4 - Bustopher Jones, the fat cat
This episode talks about the fat cat, Bustopher Jones. Bustopher Jones is fat, funky, and down for some naughty stuff. Hear about the this big boy and his pimp spoon in Episode 4!
Bustopher Jones Ranking: 3.5 out of 9
Watch his performance here.
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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13:0608/10/2019
Ep3 - Rum Tum Tugger, the rockstar cat
This episode talks about the rockstar cat, Rum Tum Tugger. For he will do as he do do. And there's no doing anything about it. Hear about the fan favorite and his one disastrous change in Episode 3!
Rum Tum Tugger Ranking: 8.5 out of 9
Watch his performance here.
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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16:0501/10/2019
Ep2 - Jennyanydots, the old gumbie cat
This episode talks about our motherly figure, Jennyanydots. If you had any doubts about this show’s weirdness, Jenny is about to blow your mind. Hear about Jenny's daily naps and nightly classroom sessions in Episode 2!
Jennyanydots Ranking: 3 out of 9
Watch her performance here.
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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11:3824/09/2019
Ep1 - Old Deuteronomy: The Jellicle Patriarch and the Ultimate Decision Maker
This episode explores the Jellicle Patriarch Old Deuteronomy. We get introduced to Old Deuteronomy after the first ballet dance number by some insignificant cat. OD is probably the closest thing we get to an early plot line in the musical. He’s introduced as the Jellicle patriarch and the ultimate decision maker. He decides which one of the cats will be reborn into a new life on the Heaviside Layer at the end of the show. He is described as being wise in his many years and is respected and beloved by most the of the Tribe.
Old Deuteronomy Ranking: 2.5 out of 9
Watch his performance here.
Music by: Anthony Norman
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied
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11:5131/08/2019