The Wrong Cat Died

"I was one of those little girls that danced around the living room to the record of CATS and my mom would yell at me not to jump because it would make the record skip." This episode features Robin Masella who was Demeter in the 2016 Broadway Revival of CATS. Hear Robin discuss her thoughts on Demeter, the relationships she played throughout the show, and her defense of Grizabella for her Jellicle choice. Plus, Robin talks about what to expect when you come to see her in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new show Bad Cinderella.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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"In 7th grade English we had to memorize a poem and then recite it in front of the class. I cheated a little bit and did the Naming of CATS." This episode features Jackey Good who played Jellylorum on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas. Hear Jackey talk about how she was given just three words and a paragraph about Jelly's backstory, share theories on Jellylorum and Jennyanydots, call Jelly Gus' wardrobe intern, and discuss Jelly's lack of interest in the male cats. Plus, hear Jackey talk about how the cruise ship was built around the tire and how that impacted how they did the Heaviside Layer.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"A lot of people were skeptical of the Street Tugger but I think I managed to persuade them through my energy and the way I wanted to convey the character that it did work." This episode features Daniel Assetta who played the infamous Street Cat version of the Rum Tum Tugger on the Australia/New Zealand tour. Hear Daniel discus how he was asked to hip hop dance in his audition, how the role of the Street Cat even came to life, and how he found inspiration for the role. Plus, hear Daniel talk about helping create portions of his choreography for the break dance part and Mike share how often he has meme'd Daniel's image.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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This February of 2023, we are honoring closing of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by partnering with Phantom to chat with Phantom CATS.

This episode features Richard Poole who was Gus on the US National Tours 1, 2, and 4 as well as the Original Broadway Production. Hear Richard discuss his experience in four different productions of CATS, what it was like doing four different Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, and some of the perks of being part of CATS during its peak run. Plus, hear Richard talk about his experience working on Phantom of the Opera.

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Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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This February of 2023, we are honoring closing of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by partnering with Phantom to chat with Phantom CATS.

This episode features Maree Johnson who was Grizabella in the Australian Circus Tour. Hear Maree discuss the nuances of the Circus Tour, what it was like being a "guest" Grizabella, and studying TS Eliot growing up. Plus, hear Maree talk about her experience working on Phantom of the Opera.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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This February of 2023, we are honoring closing of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by partnering with Phantom to chat with Phantom CATS.

This episode features Bronson Norris Murphy who was Gus on the 5th US CATS National Tour. Hear Bronson discuss his first performance with only one day of rehearsal, how he came up with his Gus backstory, and the differences between playing Gus in a regional theater vs on tour. Plus, hear Bronson talk about his experience working on Phantom of the Opera.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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This February of 2023, we are honoring closing of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by partnering with Phantom to chat with Phantom CATS.

This episode features Janet Saia who was Grizabella in the 90s European Tour. Hear Janet discuss singing Barbra Streisand's Memory in her audition, the nuances of the European tour, and why she thinks Victoria should go to the Heaviside Layer with Grizabella. Plus, hear Janet talk about her experience working on Phantom of the Opera.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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This February of 2023, we are honoring closing of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by partnering with Phantom to chat with Phantom CATS.

This episode features Marni Raab who was Jellylorum in the 1999 Germany Hamburg production. Hear Marni discuss learning the show in German, her thoughts on Jellylorum being a nurse, and how she had to improv during the felinity school rehearsals. Plus, hear Marni talk about her experience working on Phantom of the Opera.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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This February of 2023, we are honoring closing of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway by partnering with Phantom to chat with Phantom CATS.

This episode features Tug Watson who was Munkustrap on the 5th US CATS National Tour and a swing on the 2016 Broadway Revival. Hear Tug discuss his many his different character backstories, a very deep backstory for how Munkustrap is part of the Mean Girls world, and how he created "story time with Tug" for his tour. Plus, hear Tug talk about his experience working on Phantom of the Opera.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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HAPPY 100 EPISODES!!! When The Wrong Cat Died started as a 10 episode mini series, we never expected to reach 100 episodes but here we are! After talking with various cast members from over 15 different official productions of CATS all over the world, it was time to step things up. We reached out to the US National Tour of CATS to join the party. In this special 100th episode, Mike joins the cast before a show in Washington DC to discuss the plot, character backstories, and give theories for the actors to try on stage that evening. After watching the performance, Mike came back to hear from the actors and find out if the theories worked. Watch the video and listen to this episode to hear from the amazing cast of CATS.

A special thanks to Troika, the National Theatre in DC, and Bond Theatrical for helping coordinate this amazing production. Also, a big thank you to José Raúl Mangual, Ibn Snell, Luke Bernier, Brian Craig Nelson, Taryn Smithson, Yuka Notsuka, Ellie Chancellor, John Zamborsky, Megan Arseneau, Erica Cianciulli, Michelle E. Carter, and Tayler Harris who are the amazing cast members involved in the video.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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