Podcasts about Grizabella

“I said I cannot wait to still be doing CATS with you in 30 years time because of course Grizabella's brilliant. I can probably play it now for a good 30 to 40 years.” Dive into an engaging episode with Lucy May Barker who is currently dazzling audiences as Grizabella on the CATS international tour. Lucy shares her early love for the musical, recounting her first experience seeing CATS in London at the age of eight. The discussion delves into the complexities of Grizabella's character, theories about her past and relationships, and thoughts on the storyline's powerful themes. Lucy also reveals her thoughts on various characters, their roles, and the idea of an audience-chosen Jellicle choice. Don't miss her insights on the CATS community interactions, her favorite moments in the show, and future tour destinations. 01:19 Lucy's Journey with CATS 04:53 The Role of Grizabella 10:22 Performing Memory 15:49 Grizabella's Backstory and Theories 32:25 Audience Interaction Ideas 35:44 Rapid Fire & Jellicle Choice Check out Lucy on Social Media: @lucymaybarker Check out the International Tour of CATS: tour.catsthemusical.com Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alan Seales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are joined by singer, songwriter, composer, director, actress, and advocate Anita Hollander.  Get to Know Our GuestAnita Hollander has worked throughout Europe, Asia, Russia and America as an actress, singer, composer, lyricist, director, producer, and teacher.  She has premiered new works of composers and playwrights at Carnegie Hall, Playwrights Horizons, and New York Shakespeare Festival, where she sang original work of Philip Glass. She received a Helen Hayes Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical for the Olney Theatre premiere of The Fifth Season and originated the title role in the award-winning play Gretty Good Time at the Kennedy Center in Washington. As a two-time cancer survivor, Anita has negotiated over half her 50-year performing career on one leg, using her disability not only to enhance her roles, but to enlighten the world about disability and promote greater visibility and employment for performers with disabilities. Anita Hollander has performed throughout the world, including such places as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, London's West End & NY Shakespeare Festival, and her award-winning original solo musicals, Still Standing & Spectacular Falls and film, Everyday Mermaid, have played nationally & internationally. She's guest starred on Law & Order, FBI: Most Wanted, and Welcome To Flatch, and appeared in films such as Handsome Harry and Musical Chairs. A favorite theatrical role was Grizabella in CATS, which she played as a 3-legged cat and won a Broadway World citation. www.anitahollander.comWebsite: https://www.anitahollander.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anita.hollander.56 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitahollander/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anitahollander Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Support the show

“We have 16 different Grizabellas for this production.” In this episode of The Wrong Cat Died podcast, Mike Abrams welcomes Naomi Naughton, a former swing in the original Broadway production of CATS (1992) who is now directing a summer production at the Shawnee Playhouse. Naomi shares her journey from first seeing CATS as a teenager, through auditioning and performing on Broadway, to her current role as a director. She discusses the challenges and joys of directing, including working with 16 different performers as Grizabella and staying true to the show's choreography and storytelling. Naomi also reflects on deeper themes of the musical, such as acceptance, forgiveness, and the meaning of the Heaviside Layer. 00:46 Naomi's Broadway Journey 04:45 Landing the Role and Broadway Experience 07:56 Reflections on the Show's Choreography and Story 22:24 Directing CATS: New Insights and Challenges 32:58 Teaching a Specific Moment in Time 33:29 Adapting Choreography for Diverse Cast 34:45 Exploring Grizabella's Backstory Check out Shawnee Playhouse on Instagram: @theshawneeplayhouse Check out Shawnee Playhouse's website: www.shawneeplayhouse.org Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alan Seales⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: @⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malek Andrea ismert zenész dinasztia tagja, többszörös Artisjus-díjas és EMeRTon-díjas magyar színésznő, énekesnő. Édesapja Malek Miklós zeneszerző, karmester, édesanyja Toldy Mária énekesnő, énektanár, testvére ifj. Malek Miklós zeneszerző. Három gyermek édesanyja. Magyar és külföldi színpadokon játszotta, töbek között: Evita, Nyomorultak, Sakk, a Muzsika Hangja, Chicago, Elizabeth, Camelot, Jézus Krisztus Szupersztár, Macskák, Spamalot, Messiás. Országos hírnévre a televízió Szomszédok c.sorozatában tett szert, és azóta is állandó szerepjője a zenés műsoroknak. A VOICE Magyarország hangja tehetségkutató versenyen, mint női mentor szerepelt. Számos lemeze jelent meg pop, jazz, sanzon, és világzene jegyében. A színház mellett, tübb formációban is koncertezett. Jelenleg a Malek Andi Soulistic a fő zenekara.#zenész #színész #művész #bécs Tv:VOICE Magyarország hangja tehetségkutató versenyen, npi mentor1990-től állandó közreműlödő a Tv különböző zenés műsoraiban, és reggeli műsorokban1990 Szomszédok teleregény Szalóky Eszter, a „kis medika” / Horváth Ádám1989 Alpesi történet Tv Zenés Színház / Tímár BélaAlbumok:2025 Malek Andi Soulistic Budapest Vibe2017 Malek Andi Soulistic „Madárka” népdal feldolgozás2006 The Best Of…2004 Musical Christmas in Vienna2001 A Zene az kell1997 Meeting Point1996 Ébredés1995 Karácsonynak Hajnalán1994 Tintás Ujjak1993 MusicalDíjak:2002 Artisjus díj a magyar művek kiemelkedő interpretálásáért1998 Emerton díj „ az év énekese”1992 Thália díj „a Sakk c. musicalben nyújtott alakításáért”1992 Emerton díj „az év musicalénekese”1991 Artisjus díj a magyar művek kiemelkedő interpretálásáértwww.malekandrea.huhttps://www.facebook.com/malekandihttps://theater.hu/hu/portre/malek-andrea--964.html Az adás fejezetei:0:00 Mindjárt kezdünk1:45 Beköszönés 3:00 Művészsors4:30 Keresztanya és a Nemzeti színház 6:55 Első színházi szerep: Mennyből a telefon, Fővárosi Operettszínház9:00 Szomszédok sorozat13:30 Karrier alakítása16:50 Ébredés Cd18:00 Macskák, Grizabella; rendező: Szirtes Tamás20:20 Bécsbe kerülés 22:00 Broadway bár Bécsben, Korényi Béla 25:00 Walter Lochmann zongora kíséretével közös önálló est: „I Love a Piano”27:10 Kétlaki élet: Budapest és Bécs29:00 Jáger Bandival a közös munka31:00 Malek Andi Soulistic: 2. népdal feldolgozás Cd - Budapest Vibe35:00 Nyári koncert sorozat36:30 Eszement MeseBand38:00 Malek a négyzeten39:34 István a Király koncert produkció43:00 2012 The Voice – Magyarország hangja, egyik mester46:00 Sztárban sztár47:00 Előadóművészet és éneklés: Pesti Broadway Stúdió és a Madách Musical Tánciskola50:44 Gyerekek és a művészet55:30 2025. ősz: Gospel Cd57:00 2025. év vége: Örökzöld magyar dalok latin feldolgozásai59:00 Elköszönés----

Throughout the summer, we are working with the Fulton Theatre to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team from their new amusement park production of CATS. "Normally Grizabella does not start the show. We meet her about 20 minutes into it. I do think it's really neat we see her right away." This episode features Sara Sheperd who plays Grizabella in this production. Sarah shares her journey with the musical, her thoughts on Grizabella, and the unique aspects of this particular production, including character backstories and her emotional connection to the role. Listen in for an insightful and fun conversation about one of the most iconic musicals of all time. 00:52 Sarah's CATS History 04:07 Crafting Grizabella's Story 06:36 Exploring Relationships and Dynamics 10:26 Grizabella's Return and Motivations 25:03 Audience Engagement and Reactions 29:51 Rapid Fire 34:53 The Rollercoaster Ride Experience Check out Sara on Instagram: @shepnailsit⁠ Check out the Fulton Theatre on Instagram: ⁠⁠@fultontheatre⁠⁠ Check out the Fulton Theatre's Website: ⁠⁠thefulton.org⁠⁠ Get tickets to Fulton's CATS: ⁠⁠thefulton.org/shows/cats⁠⁠ Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠Alan Seales⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: @⁠⁠⁠TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerry Ellis is one of the biggest stars of musicals from the West End to Broadway. She originated the role of Meat, in Queen's We Will Rock You and was the first British Elphaba in the West End smash, Wicked, for which Kerry won the 2008 Whatsonstage.com Award for ‘Best Takeover in a Role'. She then immediately transferred to Broadway and played Elphaba at the Gershwin Theatre for 6 months, where she won the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favourite Female Breakthrough Performance. Her many other leading role credits include Nancy in Oliver! at Drury lane, Eliza Doolittle My Fair Lady, Ellen in Miss Saigon, Fantine in Les Miserables and Grizabella in Cats at the London Palladium. Kerry's first major CD release was the amazing Wicked in Rock, a collaboration with long time friend and Queen guitarist, Brian May. Her debut album Anthems was released in 2010 on Decca Records. The success of the album, which reached No.15 in the UK album chart, and No.10 in the UK pop club charts, led to a major tour which kicked off at the Royal Albert Hall. She has performed internationally, including performances at the Royal Variety Performance, at the Laurence Olivier Awards, duetting with Barry Manilow on BBC Television and Radio, at G.A.Y., on Loose Women, Alan Titchmarsh Show, BBC Breakfast, at the Henley Festival alongside John Barrowman and the Queen's Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace .Kerry Ellis is our guest in episode 503 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For Kerry's tour dates, music, book and more, visit. - https://kerryellis.com .Follow Kerry Ellis on Instagram: @kerryellis79 & Twitter/X: @kerryjaneellis1 .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Gabriyel Thomas [Sister Act, Hairspray] who stars as Grizabella the glamour cat for the 40th anniversary Australian tour of CATS. Hear Gabriyel's first memory of seeing the original film, Eliane Page's influential performance on her finding character and as a Swiftie I ask if Taylor Swift's ‘Beautiful Ghosts' with Andrew Lloyd Webber from the 2019 CATS film appearing in this production? Watch performances ~ 'Prologue: Jellyicle Cats' ~ 'NYC' in Annie ~ Audience reactions watching CATS Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

" Bustopher Jones was Bustopher Mürr and I don't know why except that it rhymed." This episode features Nancy Leach who was a swing in the Hamburg production of CATS. Nancy shares her introduction to CATS, learning the show in German, and her journey from New York to Hamburg. She discusses her roles, particularly as Grizabella, and provides insight into her character's emotional depth and backstory. Nancy also reminisces about fun behind-the-scenes moments, promotional events, and her take on who truly deserves to ascend to the Heaviside Layer. Join us for an engaging discussion filled with anecdotes, reflections, and new perspectives on the iconic musical. 00:51 Nancy's Introduction to CATS 01:47 Auditioning for CATS in Hamburg 03:35 Living and Performing in Germany 07:05 Character Development and Backstory 11:55 Memorable Moments and Challenges 18:12 Promotions and Unique Experiences 22:43 Mastering Makeup and Costumes 23:07 A Special Birthday Performance 24:50 Exploring Character Relationships 28:09 The Legacy and Impact of CATS 33:08 Rapid Fire Questions Check out Nancy on Instagram: @nsleach_studio Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠Alan Seales⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: @⁠⁠⁠TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"My favorite word that Grizabella has is ‘indomitable.' She's been beaten down and is not afraid to continue to stand back up." This episode features Elise O'Connell who is currently Grizabella on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas productions of CATS. Hear Elise share she performed the T. S. Eliot poems in high school, her introduction to CATS, and some fun stories from the boat. Plus, Elise shares the paragraph the boat shares with the audience before the show that tries to explain the plot of CATS. Check out Elise on Instagram: @eliseoconnell AUDIO NOTE: This episode was recorded with Elise outside while still on cruising on the ship. There are some parts where the audio cuts out or might be difficult to hear. We still wanted to have everyone hear Elise's experience and theories so we decided to release the episode as is. Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerry Ellis is In The Frame!Kerry is preparing to perform her latest solo show Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on 21st April as part of Westway Music's season of concerts. Later in the year Kerry is taking the show on another extensive tour of the UK. In August Kerry is uniting with two other iconic Elphabas – Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman – for a one-night-only West End concert Gravity at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.Kerry originated the role of Meat in We Will Rock You and is celebrated for being the first British Elphaba in the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked.A few of Kerry's other theatre roles have included Grizabella in Cats (London Palladium), Nancy in Oliver (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Ellen in Miss Saigon (UK Tour), Fantine in Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre), understudy Eliza in My Fair Lady (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Sara in Murder Ballad (Arts Theatre), Alice in Wonderland (UK Tour) and Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (UK Tour). More recently Kerry played Reno Sweeney in the London revival of Anything Goes (Barbican Centre), Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Stafford Gatehouse) and Cruella in 101 Dalmatians (Theatre Royal Brighton). Earler this year she starred as Elizabeth in the UK premiere of If/Then In Concert at the Savoy Theatre.Alongside her theatre work, Kerry has a major concert and recording career; she has released albums and toured the world, regularly collaborating with Brian May from Queen.In this episode Kerry discusses why she loves her Queen Of The West End show, why performing If/Then was such an overwhelming experience and how she's feeling about working with Tucker and Dearman on the Gravity concert... and she also gives us the gossip about being in Wicked: For Good plus more!Kerry performs Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on Monday 21st April. Visit www.nimaxtheatres.com for info and tickets. Kerry is taking the show on the road later in the year and is also performing Gravity at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 31st August. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

" I definitely think what is appealing about swinging is that it really helps keep the show feeling fresh for you." This episode features Lucas Thompson who was a swing and Coricopat on the US National Tour 5 of CATS and sang in the CATS Chorus in the 2016 Revival. Hear Lucas share how he ended up in the various productions, how he approached covering so many cats as a swing, and why Grizabella is his Jellicle choice. Plus, Lucas and Mike share a moment discussing CATS in football to celebrate their mutual connection. Check out Lucas on Instagram: @lucasjohnthompson Check out Lucas' website: www.lucasjohnthompson.com Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Because they're going to meet me there. They're all going to eventually meet me there. I'm just first." This episode features Liz Callaway who performed as Grizabella in the original Broadway production of CATS and is one of the longest running Grizabellas from the run. Hear Liz discuss her introduction to CATS, her Grizabella backstory, what it's like to sing Memory all over the world in concerts, and why she thinks Grizabella deserves to be the Jellicle choice. Plus, Liz shares her opening number character name - Mahuvna. Check out Liz on Instagram: @lizgoeson Subscribe to Liz's Substack: lizcallaway.substack.com Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From The Vault: Originally released on November 7, 2019, this was Episode 8 with Christopher Gurr who was Gus in the 2016 Broadway Revival of CATS. This episode features Christopher Gurr who played Gus and Bustopher Jones during the 2016 Broadway revival. Christopher and Mike discuss the musical, fan theories, and who Christopher thinks is more worthy to die than Grizabella. They also go over why parents should NOT bring children to the show. Check out Christopher on Instagram: @christophergurr Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From The Vault: Originally released on June 22, 2021, this was Episode 52 with Claire Camp who was a Dance Captain & Swing in the 2016 Broadway Revival of CATS. "This show will change your life if you let it." This episode features Claire Camp who was the dance captain and a swing in the 2016 Broadway revival. Hear Claire explain her deep love for the show, share how she tells her friends which cat she thinks they are, and discuss her regional productions of CATS prior to Broadway. Plus, Claire gives such a passionate defense of Grizabella that she nearly changed my mind on who deserves to die. Check out Claire on Instagram: @camp_claire Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"When the auditions came, I'm a 17 year old girl so I wanted to be a sexy cat. I wanted to be Rum Tum Tugger and since it was all girls you could have. That was my dream. But I got cast as Grizabella." This episode features Ana Villafañe who performed as Grizabella in her all girls Catholic high school production of CATS in Miami. Hear Ana share how she became obsessed with the musical, the craziness of performing CATS at the age of 17, and her perspective on why Grizabella is her Jellicle choice. Plus, Ana and Mike insert the CATS characters into the worlds of some of her other projects. Check out Ana on Instagram: @anavillafaneofficial Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, the Great White Way lost one of its brightest stars: Ken Page. In tribute to the beloved actor, singer and Drama Desk Award Winner, “Here's the Thing” is sharing Alec Baldwin's 2021 conversation with the Broadway legend. Page was known for his standout roles in the 1976 all-Black revival of “Guys and Dolls” and the original casts of “The Wiz” and “Ain't Misbehavin'.” However, one of Page's most iconic performances was in the film “The Nightmare Before Christmas” as Oogie Boogie. This episode also features musical theater royalty Betty Buckley, who, like Page, grew up dreaming of performing on Broadway. Both starred in the original Broadway production of “Cats” – Page as Old Deuteronomy and Buckley in her Tony-Award winning role as Grizabella. Together, these two pioneers helped redefine and transform musical theater over the past several decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"At the beginning of the show Grizabella was just the teacher. At the end, Grizabella went to the Heaviside Layer in a way that we could afford." This episode features Will Porter who played Mungojerrie on the US National Tour 5 of CATS as well as regionally. Hear Will share incredible stories from his time on tour, many new theories about the characters, and all of the fun they had on tour including making a parody video. Plus, Will shares the wild Alice In Wonderland version of CATS he had the privilege of performing in. Check out Will on Instagram: @idefinitelywill Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout the summer, 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. "A theater is a temple. This is the fourth institution where the five necessary questions are answered. You have to answer a question. You have to resolve a crisis. You have to lift a burden. You have to break a yoke. Take that albatross off the neck of the people who have come for redemption. That's why we come and sit in a dark place with strangers. It's a kind of atonement, right?" This episode features André De Shields who plays Old Deuteronomy in this production. Hear André share his thoughts on the production, how he created his character, and how he views the story of CATS. Plus, André gives a passionate defense for why Grizabella has to be the Jellicle choice in this production. Check out André on Instagram: @andre_deshields Check out André on YouTube: @andre_deshields Check out CATS: "The Jellicle Ball": pacnyc.org/whats-on/cats-the-jellicle-ball Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, we have a true Bway DIVA in the house, it's Queen Mamie Parris! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the hottest Bway updates, brought to you by BroadwayWorld.com! Then I am joined by the incomparable Mamie Parris to talk all about her amazing career! We talk about her star turns, from Grizabella in the Broadway Revival of CATS, to Judy in the Broadway company of 9 To 5, and everything in between. She also shares about her experience with temporary facial paralysis, and how she hopes to inspire others going through similar situations with her art. And we of course talk all about the show that brought us together, the new off-broadway musical Fowl Play, playing this August at the AMT Theater. Mamie is a beltress, a fierce actress, and truly the loveliest. U don't wanna miss this episode! Mamie Parris is a New York City based performer, vocal teacher, and activist. A graduate of AMDA, Mamie's career transcends genre and style. With seven Broadway credits and countless regional productions and national tours under her belt, she can truly do it all. Follow Mamie on Instagram: @mamieparrisofficial Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Check out Shereen on Instagram: @shereenpimentel Check out Shereen's website: www.shereenpimentel.com Check out CATS: "The Jellicle Ball": pacnyc.org/whats-on/cats-the-jellicle-ball Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Check out Sydney on Instagram: @sydneyharcourt Check out Sydney on Twitter: @sydneyharcourt Check out CATS: "The Jellicle Ball": pacnyc.org/whats-on/cats-the-jellicle-ball Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Check out Tempress on Instagram: @i_am_tempress  Check out Tempress' podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FQCrazySexyCool Check out CATS: "The Jellicle Ball": pacnyc.org/whats-on/cats-the-jellicle-ball Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Watching the 1998 VHS which I rented on Netflix. I got the DVD mailed to me." This episode features Lucy Horton who played Jellylorum on the US National Tours 5 of CATS and in multiple regional productions. Hear Lucy share how she actually booked the show multiple times but had to turn down the contracts before joining the 5th Tour, how she approached the show on tour and regionally, and why Grizabella is still her Jellicle choice. Plus, Lucy shares a crazy story about being stuck in the tire at a regional theatre performing as Grizabella. Check out Lucy on Instagram: @lfhorton Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"A couple of cast mates and I have thought of a familial relationship for Grizabella that I haven't heard theorized before. Maybe she is Gus' daughter and when she left, that's why Jellylorem started taking care of him. And that's where Grizabella got her desire to be a star from." This episode features Yardén Barr who is current performing as Grizabella on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas production of CATS. We recorded this episode during Yardén's rehearsal process before getting on the ship so hear her discuss meeting Old Deuteronomy on stage seeing the show for the first time, her theories she is bringing to this production, and what the rehearsal process has been like. Plus, Yardén shares a great new Grizabella familial relationship to consider. Check out Yardén on Instagram: @yardenbarr See Yardén on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Oasis of the Seas: www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/oasis-of-the-seas Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known as "the voice of Broadway," acclaimed and award-winning performer Betty Buckley has made her mark in iconic roles like "Norma Desmond" in SUNSET BOULEVARD, "Grizabella" in CATS, "Margaret White" in CARRIE, and "Alice Nutting/Edwin Drood" in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, just to name a few.  In addition to her remarkable contributions on stage, she has release 16 solo albums and toured across the world. She has recently returned to the big screen in the highly anticipated thriller "Imaginary," playing in theaters now. In this episode, Betty discusses booking "Martha Jefferson" in the original Broadway company of 1776 on her first day in New York City, finding her voice through performing Bob Fosse's "Steam Heat" in her school talent show at 11-years-old, and hearing her younger self throughout pivotal moments in her multi-decade career. Tickets to Betty at Joes Pub Betty Buckley Cutting Horses Stages Podcast Swag

In this episode, your theatre-obsessed besties, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Cameron ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Judson Berry⁠⁠⁠⁠, continue counting down each of their top 10 characters from Broadway musicals, from 5 down to 1, and share a story about why they picked each show. Plus, the fellas are joined by America's Got Talent semi-finalist and social media fave, Tory Vagasy! Tory chats about her love for theatre, and then shares HER top 5 musical theatre characters of all time. Which characters will crack their top 5? Elphaba, Velma Kelly, Reno Sweeney, Frank-N-Furter, Hamilton, The Phantom, Grizabella? You gotta listen to find out! Do you want to have access to even more razzly-dazzly ⁠⁠⁠⁠exclusive bonus episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠, be a part of a private group of theatre obsessed peeps just like you, and chat directly with Ben and Michael? It's super simple! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join our Patreon Family! Follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theatrecountdown

Jenna Lee-James recently completed her run as Elsa in the West End production of Disney's Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Jenna made her West End debut in the original cast of We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. Jenna went on to play the roles of Meat and Scaramouche in the West End before playing Killer Queen in We Will Rock You's 10th anniversary world arena tour, making her the only person to have played all three roles in the musical's history. Some of Jenna's other theatre credits include: Narrator in Joseph (Adelphi Theatre), Grizabella in Cats (European Tour), alternate Donna in Mamma Mia! (Original UK Tour), Mary in Rod Stewart's Tonight's the Night (UK Tour), Becky McDonald in Street of Dreams (MEN Arena Manchester), June Child in 20th Century Boy (UK Premiere) and Lorraine in Boogie Nights (UK Tour). Alongside her theatre work, Jenna is an acclaimed concert artist and regularly performs internationally. She released her debut album On The Edge in 2019. In this episode, Jenna discusses carving her own path into theatre, her whirlwind run in Frozen and which role she would want to return to in We Will Rock You... plus lots more! Follow Jenna on Instagram: @jennaleejames Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

In this episode, your theatre-obsessed besties, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Cameron ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Michael Judson Berry⁠⁠⁠, begin counting down each of their top 10 characters from Broadway musicals, from 10 down to 6, and share a story about why they picked each show. Which characters will crack their top 10? Elphaba, Velma Kelly, Reno Sweeney, Frank-N-Furter, Hamilton, The Phantom, Grizabella? You gotta listen to find out! Plus, the fellas chat about the latest theatre news, recent shows they have seen, and more. Do you want to have access to even more razzly-dazzly ⁠⁠⁠exclusive bonus episodes⁠⁠⁠, be a part of a private group of theatre obsessed peeps just like you, and chat directly with Ben and Michael? It's super simple! ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join our Patreon Family! Follow us on social media ⁠⁠⁠@theatrecountdown

This is PART ONE of a TWO-PARTER. Listen to The Wrong Cat Died via the links below for the companion episode to this episode. Mike Abrams is the creator and host of the theatre podcast “The Wrong Cat Died'. Originally conceived as a 10-part mini series, he's now over 150 episodes in and going strong. We've decided to have each other on…well…each other's podcasts. It's something neither of us have done, but thought it would be great to share audiences as we know our listeners, if not already listening to the other's podcast, will totally get them and love them. The Wrong Cat Died is an original podcast on the Broadway Podcast Network...where Mike and I met in 2020 during lockdown. The podcast posits that in the musical Cats, Grizabella, the cast chosen to go to the Heaviside Lair , was actually the wrong choice. Only one cat gets chosen. The cat that is deemed most worthy by Old Deuteronomy. Mike's theory is that Griz wasn't the worthiest cat, and 150 episodes and thousand stories told by original cast members from dozens and dozens of productions from around the globe…it's clear that the answer to the question “was Grizablla the correct choice?” is still unclear. The Wrong Cat Died Official Website Broadway Podcast Network Website Listen on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Hendy A Broadway veteran, best known for her roles in CATS and Amneris in Aida. Prior to her Broadway Debut, Hendy was featured on the national tour of Jospeh and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Napthali's Wife and the Narrator. She then made her Broadway Debut in 1999 in the ensemble of CATS and understudying Grizabella. She went on to star on the national tour of Cats in the role. Her next Broadway show was Aida, playing the outlandish, opulent Amneris. Hendy was also featured in the Original Broadway Cast of the musical Amour. Coming around full circle, Hendy most recently starred as Grizabella in the Andy Blankenbuehler helmed Broadway Revival of CATS. BRIANNA KOTHARI BARNES AN ACCOMPLISHED ACTRESS, COMPOSER/LYRICIST, AND PLAYWRIGHT, BRIANNA BELIEVES IN USING EVERY TOOL IN HER BELT TO TELL STORIES THAT INSPIRE TRANSFORMATION. SHE IS A MULTI-HYPHENATE FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. BRIANNA MAKES NO APOLOGIES FOR THE AMOUNT OF IRONS IN HER FIRE. HER CREATE-YOUR-OWN-WORK PHILOSOPHY HAS SERVED HER WELL IN HER 7 YEARS BASED IN NYC. A GRADUATE OF THE ESTEEMED MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI-COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (CCM), BRIANNA HAS PERFORMED AS A PRINCIPAL, ENSEMBLE MEMBER, AND UNDERSTUDY/SWING IN MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY (FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE, THEATRE ASPEN, THE WICK THEATRE, CAPITAL REPERTORY THEATER, JOHN W. ENGEMAN THEATER) AS WELL AS STARRED AS LUCY IN THE NATIONAL TOUR OF A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. BUT IT'S BRIANNA'S WRITING THAT HAS GIVEN HER AN EDGE AS A RISING COMPOSER/LYRICIST IN THE NEW YORK THEATER COMMUNITY. Walking With Bubbles Meet Jessica -  A Broadway actress and single mother. As she and her young son ‘Bubbles' wait for their playdate in Central Park they are approached by a homeless man - Meet Bubbles' father.  From the lights of Broadway to the depths of her husband's mental illness, Walking With Bubbles explores how far a mother will go to protect her son, her loved ones, and ultimately, herself.

On this episode I talked with Kate about when she realized she could work professionally as a theatre performer, choosing to go to school at OCU to study theatre, her most valuable takeaway from going to school there, playing Grizabella in Cats The Musical on a Cruise, joining the 2016-2017 tour of “Into The Woods”, working with actors and actresses she admires, the intricacies of playing characters in "Into the Woods" and "Les Misérables," focusing on the emotional depth and vulnerability required for characters such as The Baker's Wife and Fantine, her audition journey for the role of Rachel in MJ the Musical, the personal growth and enriching experience she continues to gain from being a part of the cast of MJ The Musical, the importance of enjoying performances, the unique perspective she brings to the MJ The Musical as Rachel and how it resonates with non-theater-going audiences, the perseverance and dedication required to navigate the performing arts industry, and much more!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagewithbeccab/support

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Liz Callaway, Renowned Broadway, Concert and Recording Artist About Harvey's guests: Today's guest, Liz Callaway, is a highly acclaimed singer, recording artist and actress.   She made her Broadway debut in “Merrily We Roll Along”.  She received a Tony Award nomination for her performance as “Lizzie” in “Baby”, and for 5 years, she dazzled audiences as “Grizabella” in “CATS”.   She also starred in the original productions of “Miss Saigon”, “The Three Musketeers” and “The Look of Love”.   In addition to receiving a Drama  Desk Award nomination for her performance in “The Spitfire Grill”, she co-starred in the legendary “Follies in Concert” at Lincoln Center, and she's played such diverse roles as “Dot” in “Sunday in the Park with George”, “Eva Peron” in “Evita”, “Norma Desmond” in “Sunset Boulevard”, and she starred in the European premiere of “Sondheim on Sondheim” at the Royal Festival Hall in London.   In the movies, she sang the Academy Award nominated song “Journey to the Past” in the animated feature film “Anastasia”, and she's the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney's “Aladdin and the King of Thieves” AND “The Return of Jafar.”  You can also hear her beautiful voice in a number of other animated feature films including “Beauty and the Beast”, “The Swan Princess”, “Pocahontas”, “Lion King 2: Simba's Pride”, and “Despicable Me”.   She's appeared in many TV shows, and won an Emmy Award for hosting “Ready to Go”, a daily live children's program.  She's released 8 solo albums, including 2 live albums with her magnificently, equally talented sister, Ann Hampton Callaway, with whom she performs regularly in concert halls and nightclubs across America.   And her latest album entitled, “To Steve With Love:  Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim” has just been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.  Our guest has performed in concert at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, The Théatre du Chatelet in Paris and the Gran Teatre de Licu in Barcelona.  For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Liz Callaway, go to:http://lizcallaway.com/http://www.facebook.com/LizCallawayOfficialhttps://twitter.com/lizgoesonhttp://instagram.com/lizgoesonhttps://www.youtube.com/user/LizCallawayOfficialhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4hcWMDrWJYyU66HA583nCbhttps://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/artist/liz-callaway/id277834?mt=1&app=music&at=10l8Nkhttps://www.cameo.com/lizcallaway #LizCallaway   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Mark and Kenny brainstorm Madonna assignment song ideas for the AIWTDITAM EP (including the soon-to-be classic ballad “Table for One” and “Meet Cute”) alongside another synth-fueled collaboration w/ Pharrell about the dance floor. Topics include Madonna's beating heart and climbing vocals, the revelations in the original Pharrell demo, Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, victorian bodices, Emma Thompson, Jamie Lloyd's revival of SUNSET BOULEVARD, reality game shows, Grizabella, Paula Abdul, and the bootie breakdown. Plus, Kenny and Mark bust out some hot tamales and discuss the lost track “Ring My Bell” (not a cover of Anita Ward's classic). A little lower baby!

Tony and Olivier winner Lea Salonga is back In The Frame and back in the West End, starring in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends has direction and musical staging by Matthew Bourne, side by side with Julia McKenzie, with choreography by Stephen Mear. Lea come to London direct from Broadway where she was starring in Here Lies Love for which she is also a producer.  Lea left the Philippines as a teenager when she was cast as Kim in Miss Saigon. She originated the role in the West End and on Broadway to tremendous acclaim, winning Olivier and Tony Awards for her performance.  Lea also has a long association with Les Misérables, having played both Eponine and Fantine in London and New York, including for the musical's 10th and 25th anniversary concerts.  Just a few of Lea's other theatre credits include: Eliza in My Fair Lady (Manila), The Witch in Into The Woods (Singapore), Grizabella in Cats (Manila), Kei Kimura in Allegiance (Broadway), Helen in Fun Home (Manila), Erzulie in Once On This Island (Broadway), Grace Farrell in Annie (Hollywood Bowl) and Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd (Manila/Singapore).  Lea has worked extensively in film and television and famously provided vocals for the title role in Disney's Mulan I (1998) and Mulan II (2004) as well as for Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin (1994), earning her the official title of a Disney Legend! Away from the stage, Lea is a judge on the Philippines' version of The Voice and has sold 19 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling Filipina artists of all time.  Lea recorded her first episode of In The Frame last year whilst preparing for the UK leg of her Dream Again concert tour which included a special performance at the Royal Albert Hall.  Recorded backstage at the Gielgud Theatre, in this episode Lea discusses all-things Stephen Sondheim and delves into some of the material she sings in Old Friends. Lea also speaks about her whirlwind year, her relationship with her voice and towards the end of the interview she discusses the incident which took social media by storm when some fans found their way to Lea's dressing room on Broadway earlier this year.  Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends runs at the Gielgud Theatre until 6th January 2024. Visit www.sondheimoldfriends.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Tony winner Stephanie J Block is In The Frame ahead of her upcoming concerts, discussing her career and highly anticpated return to London! Stephanie started out in the world of US regional theatre, playing roles such as Polly in Crazy For You, Nellie in South Pacific, Sarah in Guys & Dolls, Fanny in Funny Girl, Nancy in Oliver! and many more. She went on to create the role of Elphaba in the original workshops of Wicked. Stephanie later understudied Elphaba during Wicked's pre-Broadway premiere in San Francisco and went on to open the show's first US tour as Elphaba before transferring to the Broadway production to universal acclaim. Stephanie is celebrated for her many iconic performances on Broadway. Her Broadway credits include playing Liza Minnelli in The Boy From Oz, Grace O'Malley in The Pirate Queen, Judy Bernly in 9 to 5, Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Edwin /Alice in The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Trina in Falsettos.Stephanie won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Star Cher in The Cher Show. She recently returned to Broadway as The Baker's Wife in Into The Woods, which she also took on tour across the US.Some of Stephanie's further theatre credits include playing Grizabella in Cats (Muny), Sheryl in Little Miss Sunshine (off-Broadway) and most recently she starred as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard to huge acclaim at the Kennedy Center. Stephanie  co-hosts and co-produces Stages Podcast with Marylee Fairbanks and is about to release her first Christmas album, Merry Christmas Darling. On Sunday 29th October Stephanie is playing two highly anticipated solo shows at Cadogan Hall in London. Stephanie will be joined by music director Ben Cohn, who was recently worked on Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway.In this episode, Stephanie discusses family life, her London shows and how she once almost played Elphaba in the West End. She also delves into her history with Wicked, reflects on The Cher Show and shares her thoughts Sunset Boulevard... plus lots more! You can see Stephanie J Block at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 29th October 2023. For info and tickets, visit www.cadoganhall.com.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

"From the lips of Gillian Lynne. What she said about Victoria is that she is a pulsating plum ready to be picked." This episode features Natasha Davison who was Victoria on the US National Tour 4. Hear Natasha talk about how she paused a producing career to join the CATS tour, how she was explained Victoria's backstory, and some sound advice she was given on other tours that applies to CATS. Plus, Natasha shares a very unique thought on how "stage time" impacts how to view Grizabella being welcomed back into the tribe. Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world renowned Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic talks to Emma Barnett about a major exhibition of her work across five decades at the Royal Academy in London. Universities are said to be spending increasingly more of their time investigating complex sexual misconduct cases raised by students. But how equipped and effective are universities at investigating such cases? Professor Steve West, Vice Chancellor of the University of the West of England, Eleanor Laws KC, leading criminal barrister and Geraldine Swanton, a lawyer working with the higher and further education sector discuss. The American performer Nicole Scherzinger came to our attention as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. She has since carved out a successful solo career as well as being a judge on television talent shows including The X Factor. Eight years after she was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Grizabella in Cats, Nicole has now returned to the West End stage where she stars as Norma Desmond in a new production of the musical Sunset Boulevard. The cost of living has put a strain on people's budgets and a recent report from Carnegie UK Trust suggests around a third of people are not even seeing their friends because they can't afford to. Danielle Bayard Jackson, a female friendship coach and Otegha Uwagba, author of We Need to Talk about Money discuss navigating friendships and money. Author Ysenda Maxtone Graham talks about her new book Jobs for the Girls which gives a snapshot of British women's working lives from 1950s. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

The American performer Nicole Scherzinger came to our attention as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. She has since carved out a successful solo career with albums, serving as a judge on television talent shows including The X Factor. Eight years after she was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Grizabella in Cats, Nicole has now returned to the West End stage where she stars as the immortal Norma Desmond in a new production of the musical Sunset Boulevard. She joins Anita to discuss taking on this iconic role. The cost of living has put a strain on people's budgets and a recent report from Carnegie UK Trust suggests around a third of people are not even seeing their friends because they can't afford to. To discuss how to navigate the finances of friendship Anita talks to Danielle Bayard Jackson, a female friendship coach and Otegha Uwagba, author of We Need to Talk about Money. Singer-songwriter and producer Asha Puthli is regarded as one of the most successful vocalists to come out of India. Referred to as a cosmopolitan pioneer of jazz, funk, soul and electronic dance music who has recorded ten solo albums for labels like EMI and CBS/Sony she joins Anita Rani to discuss 50 years in music. India's Supreme Court has issued a handbook of 40 words which judges should avoid when describing women in writing judgments or filing cases before courts. Ranjana Kumari is the Founder and Director of the Centre for Social Research, a women's rights organisation based in New Delhi. She joins Anita to talk about how sexist views have played a role in disadvantaging women in India's courts. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Emma Pearce

"I learned the show in six days. I remember telling the sound guy at Westchester the day I went on. I said don't turn my microphone on because I don't know all the words yet." This episode features Joey Abramowicz who was Tumblebrutus on the US National Tour 5 and in 9 other regional productions of CATS. Hear Joey talk about his time in the various different productions, how he worked to help cast CATS with Marc Robin who has a slightly different take on the plot, and many other CATS theories. Plus, Joey shares all of the various different scenes used for the Junkyard and fun ways Grizabella ascended to the Heaviside Layer in various productions. Check out Joey on Instagram: @joeytumble Check out the Fulton Theatre: thefulton.org Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It was the first Broadway show I ever went to and it is probably responsible for my personality." This episode features the amazingly talented writer, comedian, actress, and CATS fan Julie Klausner. Hear Julie discuss her fandom of the musical, it's influence on the rest of pop culture, and her CATS party trick. Plus, Julie and Mike have a detailed conversation on what it means to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and Julie gives a passionate defense for Grizabella as her Jellicle Choice. Check out Julie on social media: @julieklausner Check out the Double Threat Podcast: foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat/ Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...There will be hissing. =^.^= This week in Show Notes proves difficult as our dynamic duo fights like cats... about CATS. The usually as finicky as a cat, Steven, has rose-colored glasses or had too much catnip, as he's in love...with this film. Mary... is left scarred and tattered worse than a catfight with Macavity, as if she herself were Grizabella lurking in the streets. Notes From a Director is thinner than a whisker with a few clarifications from our duo's main coverage. Actors Nightmare delves into some TS Eliot discussion and they really get past the cream layer and into the luscious whole milk of the film and all its hair-raising reactions. Quick Cast, or "Quick Cats", is different this week and Mary and Steven finally come together to make some Jellicle decisions of their own. What If? changes the ending, and takes a "conjuring turn". FOLLOW US! For all the latest content and fun things to come, subscribe, hit that like button, and follow. Share with your friends and castmates and remember to rate us where you are listening! Thank You :) Also, tap the button to get notified, so you never miss an episode. ⁠⁠Listen Anywhere You Enjoy Your Podcasts⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Goosebump Worthy Broadway Playlist⁠⁠⁠ - FTT Spotify Exclusive Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcastfromthetop/message

"My introduction to CATS was when I took piano as a kid and Memory was the first song I ever learned to play on the piano." This episode features Jessica Hendy who performed as Grizabella on the US National Tour 4, the Original Broadway Production, and the 2016 Broadway Revival of CATS and is currently performing her one woman show Walking With Bubbles. Hear Jessica discuss her experience performing both the old and new choreography, her experience coming in as a replacement Grizabella, and how she would alternate the ending of CATS. Plus, Jessica shares what to expect when you come see Walking With Bubbles. Check out Jessica on Social Media: @jesshendy Check out Walking WIth Bubbles on Instagram: @walkingwithbubblesofficial Check out Walking With Bubbles on Tik Tok: @walkingwithbubbles Check out Walking With Bubbles: walkingwithbubbles.com Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Category is: day before Pride month eleganza! To celebrate, this week's ep is April 27th's That's A Gay Ass Live Show, bitch!! Competing for COCK (Champion Of Character-Actress Knowledge) is:Bryan Safi (Attitudes! Podcast)Greta Titelman (Search Party)Brandon Kyle Goodman (Big Mouth)Also! Stand up comedy by Jared Goldstein (Comedy Central), drag perfection by Darby Lynn Cartwright and Alexis Bevels (IMHO Podcast), and himbo energy from Nick Norcia (Viral Sensation) and Roman Smith (Gorgeous Mensch). Listen for a Grizabella sing-along, Brandon's s*x trick, and more.If you enjoy, grab your tickets to see the real thing in June! (links below)Keep on serving cvnt xx*******************************************************Watch the full show for only $5 at patreon.com/gayasspodcast !June 15th LA That's A Gay Ass Live Show Tickets June 29th NYC That's A Gay Ass Live Show TicketsFollow Eric on IG (@ericwillz), Tiktok (@ericwillzTT) and Gay Ass Podcast on Instagram (@gayasspodcast)!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thats-a-gay-ass-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You become a cat when you get your costume on." This episode features Ella Kemp who played Rumpleteazer on the most recent UK/International Tour of CATS. Hear Ella discuss her introduction to CATS, her Rumpleteazer theories, and why she thinks Grizabella is the correct Jellicle choice. Plus, Ella and Mike discuss which cat would be best competing in Eurovision. Check out Ella on Instagram: @ellaa.kemp Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You were amongst other performers at their peak because you had to be to be in this show." This episode features Darren Tyler who played Pouncival in the South Korea Tent Tour of CATS and Skimbleshanks on the Australia/Asia Tour of CATS. Hear Darren discuss how his family hated the show when they first saw it, how the cast had to crawl around sewage in Korea, and a fun story about how the director got the cast to hiss at Grizabella. Plus, Darren compares a bunch of the cats to Sex And The City characters. Check out Darren on Instagram: @darren_a_tyler Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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. Check out Robin on Instagram: @robinmasella Check out Bad Cinderella: www.badcinderellabroadway.com Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Check out Maree on Instagram : @mareejohnsonactor Check out Maree's website: www.mareejohnson.com Check out Phantom of the Opera on Broadway: us.thephantomoftheopera.com Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Check out Janet on Instagram : @janet_saia Check out Janet's website: www.janetsaia.com Check out Phantom of the Opera on Broadway: us.thephantomoftheopera.com Produced by: Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network Instagram & Twitter: @TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extremely important breaking news: Justin has a new very pretty kitty. Absolutely nothing else matters, not forwarding that evil chain letter, not eating revolutionary French toast, not learning to whistle better. Nothing.Suggested talking points: Grizabella the Pretty Kitty, Victorian Skeleton Well Boy, My Eyes Are Gleaking, Unlock the Old Man Krav Maga Poem, Social Interaction Cheat CodesCenter for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/