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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The Wrong Cat Died is a parody theatre podcast made by a theatre outsider. 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 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 mini-series, Mike breaks down a handful of the characters and makes a case for why they were more worthy to ascend to the Jellicle Heaven than Grizabella.

Each episode covers a bit of background about the cat in question, pop culture parallels, the internet rumor mill, and some of Mike's favorite YouTube comments.

Music by: Anthony Norman

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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