Episode 6 - What's New, Pussycat? Backstage at CATS with Tyler Hanes

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In this week's episode, Tyler Hanes gives us an intimate look at the sitzprobe, dress rehearsal and beginning of performances of CATS.

[@gary6267]

TYLER WHY DO YOU HAVE FRAMED TUGSTOFFELEES FANART AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@mariposa8430]

so ricky and tyler basically confirmed tuggoffelees? (also i absolutely love how excited ricky and melanie were together)

[@abialston8476]

I'm low key in love with every single member of this cast

[@christineymoo]

same 😂😍💕💕💕💕

[@TheBlfan]

I really, really, REALLY appreciate the effort he is putting into this vlog. The timing of what he records, the moments that both they as as cast and we as fans want to participate in over and over again, moments we don't get to see, (the first curtain call from backstage, the first toast, cast reactions after the first preview, AND the sitzprobe?!) SUCH A GREAT VLOG. And I really hope he does this for more than 8 weeks, I have truly grown to appreciate him and Sara and so many others!!

[@nikkosalvador3374]

me too

[@jaellelaguerre9102]

Well said

[@IWillBeHers]

As much as I rag on Cats, I have to admit that the overture is one of the most enthralling ever composed for Broadway, especially with the actors running down the aisles.

[@Thegayweasel]

Okay I am SO glad to see him in the original Tugger costume instead of that stupid Hiphop thing from the London revival. This is so much better

[@hopelove-zs6or]

Wessel Greven i was so mad when I saw that street cat Tugger so I’m happy too

[@moonpaw_gacha6147]

Same that outfit was the worst he didn’t even look like a cat

[@Qgual]

right it was really.... you know, ...

[@Qgual]

@@moonpaw_gacha6147 yes he was like a gangster

[@frostedjosieos]

Cats is really the ultimate example of the triple threat nature of musical theatre.

[@ClairenotClary]

For my 6th birthday I got to go and see Cats in Milton Keynes which I was really excited about. Little did I know that there was more to it. I loved Cats when I was little (and I still do) so my mum sent them a picture of me dressed up as Victoria, and the director thought it was so cute (he apparently went round and showed the whole cast and crew the picture..) so he arranged so I could come backstage. The costume designer gave me her sketch of Victoria and I actually got to meet the dancer who was playing her! I also got to see the stage and meet several other dancers. To sum it up: Best birthday ever. :)

[@steviebumbletea]

Omg that sounds amazing!!

[@ChristopherPotter]

There NEEDS to be a new cast recording!

[@foxtatertot]

8:05 I audibly awed at them dancing together.

[@kjscatmom]

Hearing the cast and the orchestra gave me chills and tears. I so want to see this one day!!

[@Mamimifoli]

My heart broke when Ricky began crying Awww xD

[@meganhuntley9164]

I would literally watch the entire sitzprobe in full...

[@halleys.library]

Literally me 😂

[@april999]

This made me cry I love it so much and Ricky is SO CUTE

[@KimberlyFaith260]

Cats is my favorite musical. Everyone here is so kind and full of personality. The costumes are incredible. The cast chemistry is on point. Also, the fact that everyone prays before a show just makes my heart so full of joy! You guys are the best! God bless you all!

[@pumadiaz8053]

Every single time I watch one of these, I just end up smiling. Even though I live far away (Mexico City) I can feel all this amazing joy through this vlog. Thank you very much!

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

Who else hears "what's new pussycat?" and imediately sing "woah-oh-woah-oh-woah!" no just me? Okay XD

[@tollo5955]

I'm glad I'm not the only one😂😂

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

woohoo! :):):)

[@KatieT97]

I watch this without my headphones in and if my brother hears "what's new pussycat" he does that.

[@melissabrown3665]

Ohmahgaw me too!! Unite! And nice profile pic ;)

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

thanks! You too:) xxxxx

[@Norvelaful]

I love those sparkly tap shoes 👠

[@halleys.library]

This. Is. Amazing. I love it so much. I love this cast. I love the costumes and makeup. Sososo excited ❤️

[@littlestjenna]

Cats was the first show I can remember ever seeing at eight. It's what first made me fall in love with musicals and I'm hoping to get out to NYC to see the show!

[@2001remzi]

When Trevor Nunn talks about the band I felt so happy. Nowadays at many Broadway productions the sound engineers undermine the orchestra which is awful. Cats has a really strong score instrumentally too, seems like we're gonna hear a terrific orchestra!

[@kathswag4456]

So glad tuggers not a rapper any more!!!!!

[@graysonhart4105]

When was he plz help me

[@PhanCoon]

Last time in London.

[@2001remzi]

Also in France and he is still a rapper in the Europe tour. It was nice but Broadway production has always been triumphant so of course it will have a better Tugger ;)

[@graysonhart4105]

+Ahmet R YILDIRIM do u have a vid or know a video

[@murilog.p.1383]

Me too

[@Maisie.Meehan]

"Ricky, what is today?" "Stressful."

[@rebekahg.6174]

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO!!! I've got to figure out a way to come see CATS.

[@rebekahg.6174]

Update: I just saw the show on the 9th and I can't even begin to describe how good it is!! Even if you don't really like CATS, I think that you will be amazed at the amount of talent in this show. Also, I met most of the cast (including Tyler) at stage door, and they are all so nice.

[@lotr4girl]

Omg tugoffelees !!!!

[@hayleywissel2127]

lotr4girl Y E S

[@hamiltontrash9255]

Comments like 2years old and I'm watching this 2 years later

[@Qgual]

Yeah!!!!

[@bludelight]

That close. Dressed like a cat and yet strangely sensual. I love theater so much.

[@Qgual]

7:06 I died when mistofelees cried...

[@Elbrownn]

I'm obsessed with these

[@musikmadchen3]

I love that we got to see some of the Sitzprobe! How amazing was that! Also, I have to say, Tugger's ensemble unitard (from what I could see) appears to be way different from usual. Does he have an entire new unitard in this production that he actually has to change out of instead of just adding his mane and other bits and pieces?

[@carolinekaywest2896]

musikmadchen3 in live productions, tugger has two different costumes. He has a more low key unitard for the first song, Jellicle Songs, and then he changes for Rum Tim Tugger into the big wig and mane collar and stuff.

[@crazyguy98456978]

Yes the costumes don't look over the top! I really want to see this show. This show was my religion when I was in grade school.

[@tugstoffeleescats3906]

Tuggoffelees is real!

[@henrywaldrop3005]

Mistugger

[@chandacaston]

What?!?!?! Tyler went to Pebblebrook? I went to Pebblebrook!!!! Any, Rum Tum Tugger went to the same high school as me!

[@Cchannel-rk4ej]

I wish these were longer😭

[@leethomasscott]

Wish I could come see the show! Please show some more Grizabella 😃

[@GavinLSmith-hx4ot]

I LOVE U TYLER HANES U R THW BEST RUN TUM TUGGER I HAVE EVER SEEN

[@Liz-ud3fk]

I just got to see the touring show for cats and our production was amazing and it got a standing ovation everyone did fantastic and I’m sure everybody in this production did fantastic as well. Much love ❤️

[@frostedjosieos]

Honey, I'm the #1 dresser, ask my cast. 😉 RICKY LOVE LOOKS SO GOOD IN HIS SPARKLE SPARKLE.

[@vitaemins4527]

2:29 ... tom hooper should have watched this before even beginning work on the “film” you cannot separate the performers from the music and vice versa. it just doesn’t work that way.

[@emanuellancecruz3028]

finnaly! i fall in love with the cast.

[@DarkandWild2]

Mistugger!!! (Best friends? Just friends? We don't think so...)

[@pattersonparker8661]

And that's tuggoffelees in a nutshell 😉

[@baileybieganek2446]

Tugopholese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tyler in full costume😍😍💚💚💚💚👍🏻😍😍

[@goldkehlchen1993]

I love Cats ... I love all of you!!!!!!

[@broadwaymike92]

YAY the original TUGGER look is back.

[@electrathejelliclekitten8063]

*me: a person who ships Mistoria* Also me: OOO! That Tugger x Misto art is adorableeee!

[@wstr-jp5er]

@Blood of Bloodclan, wait wtf- why do you ship them 👁👄👁 they barely interact in the show

[@electrathejelliclekitten8063]

@@wstr-jp5erso im not allowed to ship what i want?

[@wstr-jp5er]

@Starlight The Jellicle Cat, no- sorry that sounded a bit rude. But why? Plus the age gap..

[@Sunnfloweropposum]

I love randomly reading outdated comments

[@aronfurman3447]

August 10th is gonna be fire I'm so ready to see this production

[@aaronford2184]

I saw the show tonight! And you all were wonderful!!

[@donbrowning5421]

Amazing - Can't wait until August 6th when I get to see it!!!

[@Ella-fv5ks]

i'm calling for season 2 who's with me

[@Charlie-vj9qg]

Ricky is precious

[@RoseTintMyWorld-cr5zo]

Hey help I think I'm in love with every single man in this cast

[@Athespian128]

I feel like the quality of the makeup design was so much higher for the original production

[@thomaskuklenski2545]

Nah not really. If you're referring to the filmed version, then yeah because the cameras got all up close and the make up had to be much more airtight and it was all done by professionals. Plus, the make up was partially redesigned for the filming just because of how they had to light the show for the cameras.

[@jessicabeck7302]

The flutist book has the tenor sax part too!

[@oliverdavis2422]

0:51. LITERAL CHILLS

[@murilog.p.1383]

Even the cast ships tugoflees

[@itzblu855]

That ending was amazing IM DEAD

[@evied407loveC.b]

I love cats musical 😍😍

[@katka_lina]

it's so great to see that contestents from "So you think you can dance" have so successful careers :)

[@justinm2697]

Some of them are from that show? That's cool.

[@katka_lina]

yes... Melanie (season 8 winner) and Ricky (season 11 winner)

[@henryleeactorsinger]

+Katarina Kolar Melanie's still Chava in Fiddler! She's probably just visiting Ricky because they worked on a piece called Freddie Falls In Love right before and during this vlog.

[@katka_lina]

read my comment carefully... I never said she was in Cats ;)

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

That's something we didn't do in Red Lodge of course we were in grade school I was in 4th Grade when I did CATS

[@jonattt]

JAVEHRUWBGUA I JUST BOUGHT A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW I'M HELLA EXCITED!!!

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Great music by the orchestra

[@CloyoKingdom]

HFYUSHFYRWEV THEY'RE SO AMAZING WHY MUST THE ATLANTIC OCEAN DIVIDE US, CATS ON BROADWAY?! :'(

[@zoetevka4653]

♥️♥️♥️

[@MixedByJayOfficial]

I really want to see it

[@davidkoehler9285]

yes

[@innos3ntCrim3]

All these gorgeous boys are gorgeous!!! Uuuugh. They make them good on Broadway.

[@yumekostern3138]

Can there be a season 2

[@tugstoffeleescats3906]

TUGSTOFFELEES

[@valeriagrandallerena548]

Jess and his shoe ❤️

[@persephone2706]

So glad they got rid of that rum tum rapper bs.

[@anthonyandino6069]

Singing through the entire cat's score would be so much fun.. but it really sucks I don't have an orchestra and a company to do it with.

[@baileybieganek2446]

I might have totally spelt that name wrong. But it's all good. Y'all got what I meant...

[@magicmyth2635]

be honest secretly verybody wishes to be if it was in this musical sooo cool.:)

[@corvus1374]

Is that Kristin Blodgette conducting? Jess LeProto! So Ricky and Tyler were both in On The Town, and now they're besties? Cute. I wanna see Leona Lewis!

[@AngelA-py7db]

are these the original people from the musical movie?

[@christinalockerby4956]

Angel aguiar No, not at all. This is a whole new cast.

[@alicegreenman5688]

l am doing cats in Melton and l am Alonzo

[@hancastrykova1086]

Beatiful boys cats

[@coletteelan1195]

I AM FROM MARIETTA

[@bluedog10]

it ended :(

[@aurilenenascimento1981]

Tuggoffelees

[@Theatergeek4]

I love you rum tum tugger

[@杨森若]

Are they forgetting about Leona?

[@habeasaeternam89]

okay but who could have been better for Grizabella than Leona Lewis? I mean come on, LEOna. She's got Cats built right in.

[@SarahKateHahn0599]

AHHHHHHHHHH ATLANTA REPRESENT

[@carsonearls3010]

Marietta Representtttt

[@MrNoUsername]

7:06

[@finleyforevermore]

8:04 4:46

[@AdamOfIngolstadt]

Something about Skimbleshanks in full costume, sans makeup, talking like a normal person is so offputting

[@bradenmills624]

Kolton could definitely be Simone Biles' understudy.

[@laura1725]

I can handle Tugger anymore, SIR STOP WE GET IT YOUR A MALE PRO-

[@emilytolman5295]

I want to see this bad!!!!

[@sabrina__luk]

Georgina!!!!!!!

[@半田朋子-i7y]

ボン・ジョヴィ地区のボン・ジョヴィハウスにとじこめられてボン・ジョヴィ学校入れられてボン・ジョヴィレストランのボン・ジョヴィ野菜たべさせられてボン・ジョヴィ厳選ジュースのまされんだ！

[@半田朋子-i7y]

ボン・ジョヴィ審査に合格したひとが働いてんだよじいちゃん

[@leanture3685]

thumbs down again until i see more leona lewis!

[@alexapeterson1698]

1st comment!

[@alexapeterson1698]

And like 😁😁☺️☺️

[@clarequilty4962]

What a precious, cutesy, sterile show. Strictly for the Disney tourist set.

[@charleyboyful]

Your make up is SO plain!

[@Cloudetower]

Why is this crap brougt back?! They are cats... like no. whats the good plot?

[@nikkosalvador3374]

it's not the plot, it's the dance and the songs that make it great. the show doesn't run for three decades now if it was not. if you can't appreciate then stop hating because it's not helping.

[@milliejay1451]

Lovana Whitely the plot is the events of the jellicle ball on the night griz was chosen (sorry I can't spell her name) and how people change and you should respect people no matter what they look like and how they make mistakes and you should accept them