The Wrong Cat Died

"If we don't find anyone else then we will offer you the role." This episode features Jacob Brent who was the magical Mr. Mistoffelees in the Original Broadway production of CATS, the West End production of CATS, and the infamous 1998 CATS movie! Hear Jacob share his experience from being in the show for over 9 years, his experience as a director for multiple CATS productions, and what it was like shooting the 1998 movie. Plus, Jacob answers many questions about the backstories of the characters and even offered to do a part 2 with more answers!

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"Each generation of CATS fans have their own theories." This episode features CATS artist and superfan Jen Anckorn. Hear Jen talk about being a fan of CATS before the "internet era," her fandom on Live Journal that created many of the modern theories, and her theory on how The Moments of Happiness lyrics are the key to understanding Old Deuteronomy's decision. Plus, Jen goes into a deep dive on why she believes Munkustrap is the best character in the show.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"When do you have time to think about these things? Is that why you don't sleep through the night?" In part 2 of our Catstravaganza crossover, Mike is joined by Shai, Becky, and Lily Korman who are the hosts of the Friday Night Movie Podcast. To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the 2019 CATS movie, The Wrong Cat Died and The Friday Night Movie podcast teamed up to do a two part series. Part 1 can be found on The Friday Night Movie podcast and part 2 is right here! Hear the Korman's give a strong defense for the 2019 CATS movie, compare the CATS universe to the X-Men universe, and debate their Jellicle choices. Plus, the four of us go into a deep dive on the different versions of the Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer songs.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"I was on the shorter side for the adult cats so when I would put the Tugger costume on, my cast would call me Teen Heart Throb Tugger." This episode features Ian Campayno who was a swing on the US National Tour 5 of CATS. Hear Ian discuss his obsession with the 1998 DVD, his controversial take of not being a fan of Skimbleshanks, his experience as a swing, and why Grizabella is his Jellicle choice. Plus, Ian talks about what to expect when you come to see him in his new show Some Like It Hot.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"Cats is a whole body experience. It just changes you. I cannot think of anything else like it. Nothing." This episode features Katharine Heaton who was a swing on the US National Tour 5 of CATS. For the first time ever shared publicly, hear Katharine tell her unique history with CATS. Plus, Katharine talks about her experience getting to Phantom on Broadway and why Grizabella is her Jellicle choice

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"I wore Leona's leotard on tour." This episode features Kelliann DeCarlo who was a swing on the most recent 6th US CATS National Tour covering Grizabella and Jellylorum. Hear Kelliann discuss having Jacob Brent as a teacher in college, the differences between learning cats in a regional production vs on tour, and her explanation on Grizabella's personal development throughout the show. Plus, Kelliann goes deep into different theories she has on the characters.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"What if Harrison Ford wanted to come in and be Gus?" This episode features Broadway star and CATS fan Will Roland. Hear Will talk about CATS being his first show, why he thinks they should stunt cast Gus, his hate for Bustopher Jones, and why Grizabella is actually his Jellicle choice. Plus, Mike and Will explore which cat would be which character on Showtime's Billions.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"I once got punched in the face doing Green Eyes." This episode features Robyn Tempest who played Grizabella on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas. Hear Robyn talk about how the new cruise version of CATS is only 90 minutes, some of her crazy stories on the ship, and about how when she was first cast she didn't really want the part. Plus, hear Robyn tell a horrifying story about how she belted Memory one night and had zero reaction from the crowd.

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Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"I got my equity card doing CATS in Pittsburgh." This episode features Ahmad Simmons who was Alonzo in the 2016 Broadway revival of CATS. Hear Ahmad share stories about doing different choreography of the show between productions, making his Broadway debut in CATS, and how he feels about Alonzo's backstory. Plus, Ahmad talks about his new show Only Gold which is currently running in the MCC Theater in NYC and his Broadway Cares Halloween show this October.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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"I don't think (Grizabella) expected, at all, to be chosen to go to the Heaviside Layer." This episode features Keri René Fuller who is currently performing as Jane Seymour in SIX on Broadway and played Grizabella in the US National Tour 6 of CATS before the pandemic. Hear Keri share how she had to learn the show with limited backstory, her theories on Grizabella's reason for coming back to the tribe, and her defense for Gus. Plus, Keri and Mike compare the Cats to the SIX Queens.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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