The Wrong Cat Died

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The Wrong Cat Died episodes

January 05, 2021 Ep33 - Nat Kelley DiMario, CATS Superfan who saw the 2016 Broadway Revival 88x!
This episode features CATS superfan Nat DiMario who saw the 2016 Broadway revival 88 times! Hear Nat explain their fandom, how they were able to see nearly 15% of the performances, and give the background on how their conversation with the actors lead to the infamous Tuggershanks rumor.

Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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37 min
December 14, 2020 Ep32 - Fergie L. Philippe, Old Deuteronomy at Elon University (Hamilton)
This episode features Fergie L. Philippe who stars as James Madison in the Broadway production of Hamilton but also played a wild weekend as Old Deuteronomy during the Elon University Production of CATS. Fergie shares how his Elon production utilized a Beyonce and Elvis cat, how CATS influenced his career, and how we would cast Hamilton characters as Cats aka HamilCATS.
Check out Fergie on all social media platforms: @fergsters95

Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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52 min
December 08, 2020 Ep31 - Sarah M Jenkins, Jennyanydots from the 2016 Revival
This episode features Sarah M. Jenkins who played Jennyanydots during the 2016 Broadway revival. Sarah shares her incredible 16 point summary of CATS, tells a behind the scenes secret to the Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer number, and educates me how the tour used a "bounce castle" set in certain cities. #DoKickGetCheck
Check out Sarah on all social media platforms: @sarahmjenkins

Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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57 min
December 01, 2020Ep30 - Jamie DuMont & Rob Russo: A "Fabulous Invalid" Crossover
This episode features the hosts of the brilliant podcast The Fabulous Invalid, Jamie DuMont and Rob Russo. Jame and Rob educate me on the deep history of CATS, their love of the show, Rob's Stage Left thesis on CATS, and everything else you might want to know about the history of the show.
Check out Jamie on Instagram: @troutinnyc
Check out Jamie on Twitter: @jamiedumont
Check out Rob on all social media platforms: @stageleft_nyc
Check out Rob's Stage Left website: www.stageleft.nyc
Check out The Fabulous Invalid Podcast on all social media platforms: @fabulousinvalid
Check out The Fabulous Invalid Podcast

Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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1 hr 11 min
November 18, 2020 Ep29 - Jonalyn Saxer, Swing from the 2016 Broadway Revival
This episode features Jonalyn Saxer who was a swing during the 2016 Broadway revival covering Bombalurina, Cassandra, Demeter, Jennyanydots, and Tantomile. Jonalyn discusses what it's like learning multiple tracks, her experience seeing CATS on the West End as a kid, and how her family hates the musical.
Check out Jonalyn on Instagram: @jksaxer

Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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57 min
October 23, 2020 Bonus - Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS With Love, Now and Forever! CATS4COVID Relief
Bonus Episode: With Love, Now and Forever! CATS4COVID Relief is a fundraiser conceived by and featuring the cast of the third national tour of CATS. The company of theater artists reunites after 34 years to create an upbeat, inspiring celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s international musical phenomenon to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Mike is joined by award-winning director Jonathan Cerullo who conceived and produced the fundraiser, Broadway choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter who was an associate producer for the fundraiser, and Grammy Award-winner Leslie Ellis who will performing a spectacular, new performance of the show-stopping “Memory” during the event which will will premiere Friday, October 23 at 8 PM ET / 5PM PST at broadwaycares.org/catsbenefit and will be available through October 27.
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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1 hr 14 min
October 13, 2020Ep28 - Bret Shuford, Swingleshanks from CATS Regional Theatre
This episode features Bret Shuford who starred in TWO regional productions of CATS as a swing and Skimbleshanks. Bret discusses how CATS is learned from the "outside in," what it was like performing at a dinner theatre known for their peach melba, and why, like most people, he's Team Gus.
Check out Bret on all social media platforms: @bretshuford
Check out Bret's website: www.bretshuford.com/
Check out Bret's The Broadway Husbands Podcast: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-broadway-husbands-podcast/

Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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31 min
September 29, 2020 Ep27 - Annemarie Rosano, Jelly from the National Tour
This episode features Annemarie Rosano who played Jellylorum on the CATS National Tour. Annemarie discusses how the Cats relationship in her production are based on their staging, Jelly's sexual attraction to Bustopher, and why, as Jelly, she's obviously Team Gus.
Check out Annemarie on Instagram: @annemarierosano
Check out Annemarie's website: www.annemarierosano.com

Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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49 min
September 15, 2020Ep26 - Lauren Elder, 8 year old CATS star
This episode features Lauren Elder who started in her own one-woman production of CATS in her garage in LA as an 8 year old. You may recognize Lauren from her Broadway performance in Hair, from TV on Law & Order SVU, or from her new album. Lauren discusses her childhood performance, gives incredible examples of how she would perform each character, and shares her experience dancing with the cast of CATS at Club Cumming.
Link to Lauren's experience dancing with Cats discussed in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWhk9hwQB0w
Check out Lauren on Instagram: @lauren_elder
Check out Lauren on Twitter: @LalabirdLauren
Check out Lauren's website: laureneldermusic.com

Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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44 min
September 01, 2020 Ep25 - Georgina Pazcoguin, Victoria from the 2016 Revival
This episode features Georgina Pazcoguin who played Victoria during the 2016 Broadway revival. Georgina discusses being recruited for CATS, her relationship with Dame Gillian Lynne, and gives a thoughtful defense on why she believes Grizabella was the right cat to die.

Check out Georgina on Instagram: @georgina_pazcoguin
Check out Georgina's website: georginapazcoguin.com

Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied

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49 min

About The Wrong Cat Died

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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,…