Cats - Interview with Michael Gruber

Interview with Michael Gruber (Munkustrap).

[@amanda6993]

Out of all the munkustrap's. Michael is the best version of him. His voice and personality really suited the character perfectly ..The make up was amazing as well

[@chrismusix5669]

In this video, Munkustrap plays a human named 'Michael Gruber'. I think they did the makeup really well! Can hardly see any fur at all!

[@kamaraist]

GURL IM SCREAMING

[@marcelinefaraday4285]

Such a talented cat

[@dianadee8652]

If all of you think that Michael Gruber was perfect for the role of munkustrap, That is because Michael Gruber IS Munkustrap!

[@chelligan]

Shame I can only like this video ONCE. Munk is my favorite cat. Still trying to collect the why's. There is something about his regal, protective, yet kind stance. Paired with the gentle smile that could only be done by Gruber, Munk was meant to be played by him and him alone. Munk, Etcetera and Deuteronomy are the top three cats which make me smile by their presence alone. Oh yes...and quite a looker. My god, that smile.

[@cherryflower195]

Hello, it's 2020 and i just wanted to let everyone know that somebody still loves michael gruber's munkustrap, he was absolutely THE BEST munk that has ever been. Great talent, personality, beautiful voice and damn, he has the most beautiful eyes and smile I've ever seen

[@namismokeninja]

Here in 2022 to agree with this comment 🐱💓

[@thetunebella6675]

YAS💖💖💖

[@teethan3928]

2024 I’m obsessedddddd STILL

[@ztellarvibrationz8753]

Now I know why I had a crush on Munkustrap ;) lol

[@r.b.5659]

i've had a crush on him since i saw him in cats musical on dvd :)

[@emmagbates]

I think it’s fantastic he does his own makeup- what a great way to slowly get into character. And he does it so well!!

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Yes, he does an amazing job with the makeup!

[@HaHa-qt2zj]

Emma Garcia a lot of broadway and circus performers have to do their own make up for this very reason actually. It makes the the character feel more personal to the performer

[@mariposa8430]

5:23 SIR ARE YOU AWARE THAT I LOVE YOU but honestly, I think Michael is the best Munkustrap I've ever seen. Andy from the 2016 revival is a very close second, but Michael will always be my favorite

[@thedorkinabubble]

Man, that guy has got some crazy stage presence. I always loved him in the video, and he's fabulous on stage.

[@YaoiIsOkay]

Munkustrap is by far the best character in Cats. and Gruber's voice is perfect for it! I've always loved the part where he sings about "The jellicle choice", as in the end of this video. Too bad my favourite part begins just after that part :) "for waiting up there is the Heaviside layer full of wonders..."

[@daniel-bc5sp]

Him and mistofflees were my faves, Yes I have amazing taste in cats lol!

[@noelle478]

I saw him in CATS on Broadway as a little girl (11), Jacob Brent was also in the cast...I was OBSESSED with Michael Gruber...and Jacob Brent, but mostly Michael, having watched the VHS 5x a day, every day. Munkustrap was always my favorite. When I walked into the theatre and saw his name, I started to cry. My parents got us (my 3 siblings, my parents and myself) great seats- second row center orchestra on the aisle. Towards the end, probably Mr. Mistoffelees, he came into the audience and went right up to me. I held on to him so tightly, to the point where he had to say "sweetheart, I have to go finish the show". Afterwards, at the stage door, I was so excited to meet him, I cried my little heart out and hugged him, while he signed other people's playbills on top of my head. Later, I would meet him again after Swing! on Broadway AND after a performance of White Christmas on tour in Boston. He is the NICEST man.

[@heresfrankbetches921]

Noelle Poremski this is so funny Glad you’ve met him

[@edjucat]

Munkustrap is my favorite feline in the company.

[@kanumbra]

his neices and nephews! imagine if munkustrap was your uncle! thatd be waaaaaaay too exciting!!!

[@Vcxnt_dracxlaV]

Uncle Munku!

[@musikmadchen3]

WOW!!! I've always loved Munkustrap sooo much - Michael Gruber portrays him really well...so handsome, gorgeous, have a goregous and glorious singing voice, and can act and dance awfully well, too. And this interview...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS ABSOLUTELY, TOTALLY, UTTERLY 100% GORGEOUS!!! I love him so much! And just so you know, I don't usually get excited over guys' bodies..but this is different. EEEEEEEEEP!!! WOW!!!

[@IHugShortPeople]

OMG. I had a crush on him just from seeing him as a cat. Now I love him even more. :D

[@roandmadude]

Ah, I LOVE Michael Gruber! He was definately the best Munkustrap in my opinion. Totally fab! :D

[@samanthagarcia923]

I used to watch this all the time when I was younger! It scared the crap out of me.. But the mysterious aspect of it always had me wanting to watch it over and over. :)

[@2degucitas]

Samantha Doub Which part was scary?

[@MinaNightWolf]

Michael is so amazing he is so good at doing his make up all by himself. Wow, When he is Munkustrap he is cute and handsome as a cat.

[@Thrillin_Chillin_Drillin]

The best Munku!

[@AutobotProwler]

Andrew Lloyd Webber thinks so too

[@austinpearce5442]

AutobotProwler that's why he was in the video

[@amanda6993]

True that

[@emmaa03]

Look at his muscles baby! He's so cute when he smiles! He's just perfect for Munkustrap!

[@allisonjohnson6399]

He's adorable as a human or a cat.....Meeee-owww!! :)

[@munkustrap4r]

I would love to meet him in person! He's one of my idols to go into theater acting someday; he's an incredible dancer and singer! *sighs* and he's the most talented munkustrap ever!

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Munkustrap is just like my wonderful husband: handsome, brave, kind, caring, loyal, fierce, loving, gentle, strong and sexy!. No wonder I love them both!

[@CleanSkittles]

Michael Gruber is the best Munkustrap ever! he really fit that role!

[@MichaelKulow]

I always looked up to munkustrap as my favorite!!!!! Even michael gruber!!!!!!!! They are both amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kamaraist]

He speaks like munkustrap in the same manner with gestures and such

[@dazzerm8]

he is an amazing munkustrap, in fact i dont think they could ever replace any one the video cast, ya know, like i can never see any one else as these characters, and the way he put the makeup on so confidently, ha i could never do that, one thing i will say, he should keep his hair longer. BEST MUNKUS EVER!!! (oh p.s. does he have twitter?? i'm not sure if he does but if he does then can you send me a link, i would really like to follow him) xx

[@StokeTheRage]

LOL hes the same age as my mum... O.o Gruber is the best ever Munkustrap and nobody can replace him!!! lol after seeing this I painted my dad's face like Munk and mine like Cety and we walked around the supermarket... ppl who don't mind making a spectacle of themselves should try it - eveyone is so friendly and smiles at you!!!

[@Metrobilbao]

used to dive with Michael back in Cinci in the 70's. You should have seen him dive as well...

[@pinkplatypusprincess]

If you didn't have a crush on at least 3 of the cats who even are you lmao- Mine: Munkustrap, Mungojerrie and RTT.

[@electrathejelliclekitten8063]

I had a crush on Munkustrap, Mr Mistoffelees and Rum Tum Tugger, Mungojerrie and Macavity. :3

[@izzyshelton6089]

I'm exactly the same - those r my favourites along with Plato and Misto. I like rumpleteazer as well - I'd try out as her if I ever got the chance 😂

[@LoLo180499]

Munkustrap was always one of my faves - he's just so CUTE :D

[@margheritamartinelli5022]

I love how he keeps a cat postcard on his mirror. (04:10)

[@SamVMK]

I've met him! He came to one of our dress rehearsals for CATS this summer. He's a super nice guy. I then saw him perform in Hairspray as Corny Collins. Talked to him after the show, such a nice guy.

[@2degucitas]

SamVMK Luck you! He seems so approachable.

[@Modog34]

he is gorgeous. he's got such talent (and beautiful eyes)!

[@layla2c96]

He is gorgeous !!! I had no idea that the actors put on their own makeup ... cool !!! Thx for posting

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Michael Gruber's omnibus artistry is so consummate, it overwhelms -- whether talking, moving, singing, dancing, and now drawing on his own cat face ... distnctively precise, exact, clear, cool, deft, sure, commanding, with-it (even OMNISCIENT) -- the cat we trust, the Pillar of the Cat Community ! A joy forever.

[@2degucitas]

JudgeJulieLit Well said. 🎤 mic drop

[@laytonpro8655]

Munkustrap has hallways been my favourite and it’s all because of Gruber’s perfect performance

[@BabyJ120]

Love him! :D Soooo glad he's in the recorded version that they put on dvd. ;) now i can watch him and the rest of the amazing people whenever i want! :) i absolutely love this play.

[@p0k3r143]

I personally, think he looks better as a cat...

[@Georgia13241]

And CATS still lives on now :D I saw it live this year with the 2013/14 tour and it is amazing!

[@ezozione]

He's beautiful

[@guttedsophie666]

omg i have so much to say lol, right for ones he's GORGEOUS!!I'm in love with him, his voice, his body, and i love how he doesn't change much as munkustrap and is still sexy as a cat ;), He's got the moves if you know what I mean lol. i've seen other munkustraps but none compare. I'm really dying to meet him n see him perform, especially in cats, does anyone know of any shows coming up? n bananaslayr0 your so lucky to have met him =')i jus wana meet him, hehas a lovely voice talking and singing!

[@excursionesalbino]

Love him...I saw him on Cats...fantastic!

[@LuvSlushie]

Loved/love him as a professional performer watching vcrs growing up! X

[@judyb1169]

I had no idea Michael did his own makeup!!! :)

[@meredith1577]

Munkustrap is my biggest childhood crush ever

[@drayiskewl]

He's literally so fine

[@CreativeCas]

Michael Gruber is my absolute favorite!!

[@maikenzupancicdanko9377]

He's right about the language! The first time I saw Cats it was in German, I didn't understand a word but I understood the story just from the music and visuals. I loved it so much I pestered my dad to buy me a shirt and a dvd of it immediately xD

[@EvilBitterHippo]

i love this movie! it was amazing watching him put his makeup on.

[@ejkosasih]

he's profusely talented... wiki says that he excelled in gymnastics and diving, and at 14 years old was 2nd in the world for diving in his age category, aspiring to be in the olympics. he also writes lyrics and composes!!!

[@Spidey23girl]

0:30 Shut up, just go to Michael! I'm gonna see Cats live in May! ^.^ Munkustrap is so cute, and Michael is so hot, that rocks.

[@shandyleng]

5:25 aww so cute

[@nicmic42]

12 years later and my family still has the tape. it is in my vcr right now. i think i may be addicted!

[@Mercuryanka]

He's gorgeous! Love him! My fav cat

[@nikoletakatsimigou1161]

me too is my favorite cat

[@Chl4e]

He is my favorite ♥️♥️

[@DeNiiSeDiiNaAliiCe]

OMG .. !! :-O He look soo good .. !! He is so cuuuteee

[@WildHoneyPie4]

He looks different without his Munku costume.. O_o he's awesome!

[@Choscabella69]

^^ I love the part at the end! It looks so awesome! 8D

[@danidakota3]

I'm in love...

[@nlawrence321]

I love Michael Gruber.

[@amanda6993]

He was the hottest cat!.

[@mackenzielyon2512]

Munkustrap and Demeter are my favorites. Also my headcanon.

[@ghunter182003]

I got to see Michael Gruber live!

[@darrylstrohl]

Gorgeous!

[@joana1990]

He is cute! Beautiful man!

[@Ambrosiatargaryen]

Wow he's so awesome =D =D I've loved this guy since I saw him live on Broadway!

[@xCodeXANA]

Even if he is, it shouldn't change how people look at him. I still love him!

[@TheOriginalJellicle]

Everyone who's ever been onstage in Cats does their own makeup ^_^ The only time makeup artists were used was for the video, and that was just for consistency.

[@MichaelKulow]

@1Michaela5 I totally agree with you. This movie/musical is awesome, and never gets old!!

[@clcluv1708]

michael gruber is a family friend. no joke. i had no idea he was popular! and for those girls after him... he's gay, so, yeah. i know him personally and i've had dinner with him like twice. i really didn't know he had so many fans.

[@cecilialees9206]

omg he is choreographing a show I am in right now and he’s just amazing!!

[@LillyCullen12]

Dude...when I was five I had a HUGE crush on Rum Tum Tugger. If they could of cast me for one of his little fan kittens I KNOW THEY WOULD HAVE!

[@jareya]

Love his Munkustrap so much.

[@clcluv1708]

i just saw him in a chorus line in september and we had dinner with him (my step-mom and him are old college friends)... he still looks pretty much the same.

[@CB-zv9cl]

Gawd Michael Gruber was such a hunk. 🤩🤩🤩

[@thetunebella6675]

🤣 This okay but he's not John Partridge (Tugger)

[@michaelkulow6643]

Michael Gruber and Jacob Brent are the bomb!!!!

[@austinpearce5442]

Michael Kulow Jacob Brent.

[@michaelkulow6643]

Oops didnt mean to put that down lol

[@ludwigvanbeethoven2508]

I was confused, lol

[@kinakoko99]

I'm a kid too! I don't know how I know Cats. I think a friend in my at school was listening to them I ask her what is she listening and she gave me the headphone and .....it sounds great and I start listening to Cats since I was 6 (now I'm 10)

[@lisamikky1696]

And now you are 19... time flies 🙂

[@PetLuvr11]

5:25 sooo cute! lol

[@Jessielee__93]

Forever Munkustrap! Irreplaceable

[@YTfancol]

He is awesome !!

[@furry2221]

munkstrap is meh favoret cat in the musical...HE'S HOT

[@GoldenHarpy]

Wow - he has a pretty damn nice body :)

[@nursabrina8397]

Sirrrrrr . . . U know that i love youuu 5:23 this just melts me more

[@jasonleung8485]

best Munkustrap ever!

[@secretagenttigress]

Munku is a megahottie!!!

[@disneydanny2]

interesting. for years I've always thought the closure was a direct result of the fact that it was on video, albeit abridged.

[@austinpearce5442]

Danny Eyheralde the songs that were in the video were completely filmed, but they were edited in post production.

[@Mindlevery]

I luv this guy! :)))

[@Chishannicon]

That's so cool about how Gillian would still come back to the show and helping out with the dancing. She just went way up in my book.

[@AnniDiNani]

so cute!

[@onemercilessming1342]

I remember reading that, suddenly, the audiences for CATS started to wane and dwindle. It seems that the advertising budget for tickets was cut drastically. Ticket sales declined, and the show was then cancelled. Whether that was Really Useful Theater Group's (Andrew Lloyd Webber's company) decision or needing a theater for a new and fresh Broadway play, or any other reason is anybody's guess.

[@TheOnlyInvaderSim]

@balletgirl212 what it looks like to me is a stick of costume chalk, Michael obviously is using the profesional variety, but you can find any makeup kit containing high quality white costume chalk, especially during the Halloween season, examples of such stores are Rite Aid and Walmart

[@livinglavieboheme25]

that makeup is so crazy, truly amazes me, lol

[@MarkvanBeelen]

Damn, that man is sexy! I wonder if he took his London-Video wig and make-up with him and started using it in the Broadway show? Broadway had different designers for wigs and make-up compared to London, but this is obviously the Karen Dawson's design for the European productions.

[@PureBeauty511]

im playing Munkustrap at my community theater company. whats funny is im a girl and a soprano, so its gonna be a challenge. but this character is so awesome, i really wanna give it my all & do this character justice, but also make it my own. watching behind-the-scenes CATS vids like this really inspires me. Michael Gruber really is the coolest Munkustrap ever

[@imawesomepersonDERP]

Wow, I know this is from 3 years ago, but your situation back then is EXACTLY the one I am in now! Its funny, 3 years ago I played a kitten (a kind of add-on part the director of the CATS I was in "added" on, I guess) and you were playing Munku :) Can't wait for the first rehearsal!

[@2degucitas]

PureBeauty511 So how did it go?

[@KatieLiz1991]

oh my god he's gorgeous lol!

[@Emelyanka]

He's just a luxury!

[@Xeria]

thx for posting