"There is a beat in the song where she isn't singing and she just mouths to me - Oh My God" This BONUS episode features Nick Rizzo who went to the MetLife Taylor Swift Eras Tour dressed as Bombalurina. Hear Nick tell the story of how he was able to get Taylor's attention on stage, the crowd reaction to his outfit, and what it was like traveling to the concert through downtown Brooklyn. Plus, hear Nick share his thoughts on the 2019 CATS movie.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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"CATS has been in my blood since I was three years old." This episode features Leslie Blake Walker who performed as Sillabub as a ten year old in the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre regional production of CATS and is currently in the ensemble in Funny Girl on Broadway. Hear Leslie discuss her experience being cast as a ten year old in a show full of adults, her thoughts on the different choreography, and her passionate defense for Gus as the Jellicle choice. Plus, Leslie and Mike discuss which cat matches which Funny Girl character.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok: @TheWrongCatDied

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"One pet peeve I have is when I see a movie say which character falls in which zodiac sign and every sign is represented. Highly unlikely." This episode features Yoanna Nikolova who writes horoscopes for Playbill. It's been a goal of mine to discuss the CATS astrology and zodiac signs ever since I found them on the head cannon page of the CATS wikipedia fan website. Yoanna takes us through every single zodiac sun sign and we discuss which cat should be which sign. Plus, Yoanna and Mike discuss why there is no money in the CATS world so we create the Jellicle dollar.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok: @TheWrongCatDied

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"She asked who we thought should go to heaven and I immediately put my hand up and said I think it should be the Rum Tum Tugger." This episode features Ed Kingsley Wade who played the Rum Tum Tugger on the most recent UK/International Tour of CATS. Hear Ed discuss how we was put into the South Korea production in two days, how he helped influence a change to help with inclusivity, and his passionate argument for Gus as his Jellicle choice. Plus, Ed and Mike discuss ideas for CATS 2 including an entire musical that Ed wrote.

• Check out Ed on Instagram: @edkingsleywade

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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"I remember one night this lady at the end of Memory yelled out - SING IT AGIN!" This episode features McCree O'Kelley who played the magical Mr. Mistoffelees to kick off the US National Tour 5 of CATS. Hear McCree discuss how he knew he wanted to be a dancer after seeing Mistoffelees perform in CATS on Broadway during his 6th grade trip, share some wild stories about doing previews in Atlantic City, and how he lived out a real live Tuggoffelees on tour dating his Rum Tum Tugger. Plus, hear McCree share his experience being on tour during September 11th and how that changed their traveling.

• Check out McCree on Instagram: @mccreeok

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok: @TheWrongCatDied

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"You become a cat when you get your costume on." This episode features Ella Kemp who played Rumpleteazer on the most recent UK/International Tour of CATS. Hear Ella discuss her introduction to CATS, her Rumpleteazer theories, and why she thinks Grizabella is the correct Jellicle choice. Plus, Ella and Mike discuss which cat would be best competing in Eurovision.

• Check out Ella on Instagram: @ellaa.kemp

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok: @TheWrongCatDied

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"It's probably the hardest thing I'll do in my life. I loved it." This episode features Haley Fish who was Rumpleteazer in the 2016 Broadway Revival of CATS. Hear Haley discuss doing a middle school production of CATS in Kentucky growing up, making her Broadway debut in CATS, and why Gus is her Jellicle choice. Plus, Haley talks about what to expect when you come to see her in the new Broadway show New York, New York.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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"If you are a beginning collector and you want to collect for CATS, you're going to get a pair of shoes." This episode features CATS memorabilia collector and superfan Christine Bogle. Hear Christine talk about being how she first became a fan of CATS, her experience seeing the show the very first time as a kid, and all about her expansive memorabilia collection. Plus, Christine gives explanation on why Cassandra and Plato are her Jellicle choices.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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"Because of all of the relationships offstage with the cast members, it really does change the show a lot." This episode features Adam Steiner and Cara Cooley who played the Rum Tum Tugger and Bombalurina on the US National Tour 5 of CATS. Hear Adam and Cara share how they started dating during the show, how their 8 days off in Vegas really solidified their relationship, and all of the moments where their romance took off on tour before their marriage. Plus, hear Adam reveal his hilarious audition song since he went into the audition with no expectations.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"You were amongst other performers at their peak because you had to be to be in this show." This episode features Darren Tyler who played Pouncival in the South Korea Tent Tour of CATS and Skimbleshanks on the Australia/Asia Tour of CATS. Hear Darren discuss how his family hated the show when they first saw it, how the cast had to crawl around sewage in Korea, and a fun story about how the director got the cast to hiss at Grizabella. Plus, Darren compares a bunch of the cats to Sex And The City characters.

• Check out Darren on Instagram: @darren_a_tyler

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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