Throughout June and July, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team.

"There are all these sweet moments but does she not try to push his buttons a little bit?" This episode features Shereen Pimentel who plays Jellylorum in this production. Hear Shereen share how she plays Jellylorum as Gus' granddaughter, about Jellylorum's crush on Demeter, and which house she thinks Jellylorum would consider. Plus, Shereen shares an interesting idea on why she thinks Grizabella is better as next year's Jellicle choice.

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Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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Throughout June and July, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team.

"We have to remember we’re angelic cats. This is what we’re finding and it’s crazy how it lends itself. It’s called the Jellicle Ball. It’s angelic. That’s the universe and it’s bigger than any of us." This episode features Antwayn Hopper who plays Macavity in this production. Hear Antwayn share how he helped build out the Macavity story line that is slightly different than other versions, how he had to learn voguing for the role, and a few of the relationships the story has established for Macavity. Plus, Antwayn shares what Houses each cat is a part of (and was a part of) in this production.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied

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Throughout June and July, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team.

"In this version we are brother and sister. We have decided that Rumpleteazer is my little sister that I’ve brought into the ballroom community and she’s trying to make her own little name." This episode features Jonathan Burke who plays Mungojerrie in this production and also performed as Mungojerrie on the US National Tour 5 of CATS in 2008. Hear Jonathan share his obsession of CATS from a young age, what it was like revisiting a character for the first time, and Mungojerrie's house journey in the ballroom scene. Plus, Jonathan shares how he thinks of the relationship with Rumpleteazer.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied

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Throughout June and July, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team.

"Remembering the first episode I didn’t really understand CATS. Now I get it. I’m in. I drank the Kool Aid. I’m here and I love it." This episode features Emma Sofia who plays Skimbleshanks and Cassandra in this production. Emma was also Episode 35 of this show sharing her hilarious audition story for the revival of CATS in 2016 and she joins us to share how this booking is a full circle moment for her, her experience in this production, and how her two characters are similar to parts of her own life. Plus, Emma shares some fun stories from her audition for this production.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied

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Throughout June and July, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team.

"If I had a dollar for every time someone said ‘I’ve always hated CATS but I love this CATS’ I’d have doubled my salary on the show." This episode features Josephine Kearns who was the dramaturg & gender consultant for the production. Hear Josephine share the four year journey to bring this to life, her thoughts on some of the changes made in the production, and how the team integrated ballroom history into the Moments of Happiness. Plus, Josephine shares which house which cat would be a part of.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied

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Throughout June and July, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team.

"I was able to let Tugger sit on me and fit on me listening to them say - you are already Tugger so just be Sydney." This episode features Sydney James Harcourt who plays the Rum Tum Tugger in the production. Hear Sydney discuss having a front row seat to the ballroom culture conversations from icons, how he developed his own personality into Tugger, and the even more of a dive into the Tugger/Mistoffelees relationship (and he's DMs are open for fan art!). Plus, Sydney shares an incredible story about the Gus and Grizabella connection from Junior LaBeija that you won't want to miss.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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Throughout June and July, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team.

"All of us have talked about how our characters are us, who we are in life." This episode features Robert "Silk" Mason who plays the magical Mr. Mistoffelees in the production. Hear Silk discuss their experience learning about CATS, how they bring their personality into the dance numbers, and where Mr. Mistoffelees would fit in the ballroom community. Plus, Silk shares some details on how the Mr. Mistoffelees/Rum Tum Tugger relationship builds in this production.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied

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Throughout June and July, we are working with the Perelman Performing Arts Center reimagined production of CATS called CATS: "The Jellicle Ball" to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team.

"When we were building, the connection between us (Macavity & Grizabella) was that he used to be in the House of Glamour at one time." This episode features "Tempress" Chasity Moore who plays Grizabella in the production. Hear Chasity discuss her experience being back on stage, how she's tackling Memory each night, and a dive into the ballroom history as the founding mother of her own house. Plus, Tempress shares a fun ballroom character aspect their production has between her and Macavity.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied

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"I love this show and I love this production. This production was so much fun because it spans all theater fans, all ballroom fans, and just people who want to go have a good time will like this." This bonus episode is a recap of "CATS: The Jellicle Ball" featuring Mike and Alan Seales of the Theatre Podcast recorded immediately after seeing a preview of this incredible production. This episode contains a few spoilers about the show but gives a breakdown of the what to expect when you enter the PAC. Mike and Alan give the production high praise and rave about it from start to finish. Be sure to check out this Jellicle masterpiece during their limited run.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

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"The interesting thing with CATS is that the actors eventually do their own makeup. They do all the cat makeup but it has to go into the wig." This episode features Mundi Gove who was the Head of Wig Department on the US National Tour 5 of CATS. Hear Mundi share all of the background on the wig designs, how the wig helps determine the personalities of the characters, and some fun stories from her time on tour. Plus, Mundi shares a theory on how Grizabella's wig can give thought into why she's the Jellicle choice.

Produced by:

Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network

Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied

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