Meet The Cats | Cats The Musical Backstage

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Take a behind the scenes look at Cats The Musical as we introduce you to the cast of characters!
A behind the scenes look at the filmed production of the iconic musical.
From Cats (1998): Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS, the most famous musical of all time, first exploded onto the West End stage in 1981. 'Memory', one of its many classic songs, became an instant worldwide hit. Since then CATS has smashed records and conquered the world. Using the latest technology, all the excitement, thrill, romance and intimacy of this theatrical legend has been captured on screen. Breathtaking visuals and full digital sound (that has been completely re-recorded with a seventy piece orchestra) will leave you deep into the mysterious world of CATS as you've never seen it before -- more intoxicating and magical than you could possibly imagine. With a star cast including Elaine Paige and Sir John Mills.
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[@TheShowsMustGoOn]

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[@werecatninja]

When I saw cats Mr. Mistoffelees broke his ankle about 10 seconds after his first appearance and the transition between him and the understudy was so seamless and they got him off the stage so fast that is wasn't until the next song when I started wondering where the cool looking black and white cat went. We only found out afterwards as the front rows passed us on the way out we heard them say "Did you hear his ankle snap when he landed?" It was a memorable first time to a musical.

[@Artbug]

😨😨😨😨😨

[@BadWolfSilence]

That’s awesome professionalism by the cast but also OUCH! I hope he healed okay! :/

[@dawnjohnson3263]

Incredible story. Most interesting

[@crashvds777]

Oh my god

[@user-qj9en1kp1m]

Oh my God, poor actor! It must have been horrifying. I hope he made a full recovery.

[@Elnont]

The *best* Munkustrap IMO. He’s so effortlessly feline and his voice is beautiful.

[@paulajackson2678]

That’s one kitty who can slink around my place anytime.......

[@RosalieFamily-qo6jz]

You mean Munkistrap, not Munkustrap, because it even shows it underneath the actors name!

[@HBoyle]

SUCH and underrated and thankless role too! Misto and the Tugger are the flashier roles, but Munkustrap needs to be such a strong dancer, singer, and actor, because he carries a lot of the narrative duties of the show

[@stahppls2293]

Mungojerry and Rumpleteaser showing off their abs omg they're so athletic

[@dawnjohnson3263]

Mungo, so awesome

[@monicasegovia6176]

I love that even in full costume you can see how muscular the dancers are. They're lean but you can see that power.. kinda like cats lol. Deceptively powerful

[@TheHunkyDoryMan]

They have to be, to be able to do all of those dance moves

[@cosmicjosie]

Will forever be salty that they didn’t interview John Partridge 😭😭😭

[@stinky6521]

Right?!😭😭

[@taniap5361]

legit he never seems to be a main focus in any of these and it sucks 😣😣

[@geministrial950]

Good thing i saw this comment before watching tbh

[@zeddy2284]

;(

[@ultraviolettas]

that’s the only reason I came here smh

[@MariaThePotterNut]

If only Hooper had watched this 6 minute video, so many characters could have been saved. Especially Mistoffelees and Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer.

[@dawnjohnson3263]

Seriously? Hooper's Mr mistopholes was an inspired choice. He was subtle and brilliant. Mungojerrie was hot as

[@roadrunneruntd]

@@dawnjohnson3263 no.

[@caitlynharbidge3056]

@@dawnjohnson3263 Hahaha noooo. They destroyed the character in its whole... they took away his og character charm and aloofness as well as his relationship with rumtumtugger... ooof

[@thejake1453]

Or Jennyennydots! How did they fuck that song so baaaaaadly

[@thejake1453]

@@dawnjohnson3263 bruh in the new movie he's a sad uwu cat boy who can barely do magic and is wimpy. In the stage play he's so fucken cool and bad ass that Rum Tum muhfucken TUGGER is the one who sings the song about him. Bro that's like having James Dean play you in a film about you.

[@stinky6521]

This is definitely ONE of if not the best cast for cats I’ve seen

[@sgillman16]

This cast and video was intended to be the "definitive Cats"

[@zepp8806]

They took people from a ton of different productions

[@mckennablair442]

Grizabella was my favorite. She broke my heart....and the reason I have such a tender spot for strays

[@blackangel9896]

Same here.

[@yamiatemyugi]

My cat was a stray and she walked into my life 14 years ago and curled up in m lap and decided to stay. I only wish she hadn't walked out of my life 10 months aog. I still miss her

[@StillHilljayne]

@@yamiatemyugi xo

[@tanin5]

I just love this Misto... Jacob is the best... he's cute and a terrific dancer :D And Misto is my absolute favorite of the whole show... well... Tugger comes a close second favorite

[@hamiltonwickedfan8649]

Same!

[@risabondocbeksbattalionfan1517]

tanin5 same here the actor for misto is Jacob Brent just to let you know he is cute I agree

[@dawnjohnson3263]

What a dancer! The new movies misto is brilliant

[@Horror.Musical-Logic]

The boyfriends are also my favorites!

[@shannonmastel1921]

I had this on the special features of the two-disc DVD as a child, and I had a huge crush on the actor who plays Munkistrap, so I would watch this all the time.

[@dobby27uk]

I had the VHS of this (because i'm old!) and yeah, this Munkustrap was the reason I wore it out and then upgraded to DVD as soon as it came out.

[@JeromeGentes]

Michael Gruber. I saw him in a preview for a later musical where he did a number without a shirt, and I could. Not. Even. Deal.

[@ethanlivemere1162]

@@JeromeGentes Got a link by any chance? .... Asking for a friend

[@taylorpaulsen8219]

I think he occasionally acts at the Chanhassen Dinner theatre in Minnesota, if it’s the same Michael Gruber and I’ve seen him live multiple times

[@eleanorlyndon865]

Yeah I kinda had a thing for him. He was my favourite cat. I think i liked how he was second in charge and was so good at looking after everyone.

[@natbatlightwood5288]

I really want the entire version of Mungojerrie and Rupleteazer from this recording to come out, hearing a whole verse that isn't in the actual recording in this is so frustrating because i want the whole thing.

[@WhoTookMyMirr]

Maybe it's in one of the TS Eliot poems? Could try to find it there.

[@MBM1117727]

@@WhoTookMyMirr That's not what they're saying tho

[@tjburge6544]

At 3:19-4:00, the background music has the lyrics of Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer that were cut from the film!

[@rachelmma]

thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! my life is now complete

[@downstageright3298]

I gotta say, Munkustrap is my favourite costume of the bunch. It looks so dang cool.

[@pecansquirrel3489]

Anyone else love this movie and wish that one day they would go back re-edit and create an extended version. I would love to have all of the parts in full! All of that hard work and so much cut. It’s 2020 and obviously this version is the best, please, give us more of it!

[@janelleaquino]

Yes! I wouldn't mind one bit if there was a three hour version. In fact I would love it!

[@TheInnerParty]

This has the best Jemima I’ve ever seen in a Cats show (i’ve pretty much seen them all). The actress, and the way they did her make up, produces a face so idealistic, naïve, and bright. It adds to the story so much. ❤

[@OliVia-oo7uj]

I fancied Munkustrap when I was a kid (as a cat lol) I loved watching the DVD extras, although I wish they had interviewed the actress who played Victoria and some others

[@kurtrummell477]

Same

[@mag3970]

is there any bts footage of cats that shows john partridge?! I NEED IT

[@katiemurray4901]

There actually is, you just have to search "Cats the Musical Behind the Scenes" . John's timestamps would be 11.58, 18.13 & 26.41

[@bluezebra8675309]

@@katiemurray4901 bless you

[@liriodendronlasianthus]

@@katiemurray4901 thanks!!!

[@hinatamercury]

The actor of the old cat has such expressive eyes

[@CRYP71D0g]

My first experience with Cats was actually the 2019 film. I was curious so I watched it. Actually enjoyed it so I watched the 1998 film- I shall never look back upon when I thought the new one was really good. THIS FILM IS A MASTERPIECE! Also going into the 2019 one I thought Mr Mistoffelees would be my fav when it was Rumtumtugger. Then I liked Munkustrap and his design in this one so I thought he’d be my fav. Long story short my favorite character is Skimbleshanks

[@MichelleB-yy8ge]

If there is footage like this for other cats/actors from the show I'd love to see it! Thanks for the behind the scenes videos you've been posting!

[@katiemurray4901]

There is, it goes for 30 minutes and all you have to do is search Cats the Musical Behind the Scenes. I wish that video could be longer tho.

[@MichelleB-yy8ge]

@@katiemurray4901 Thanks! I'll have to look for that.

[@katiemurray4901]

@@MichelleB-yy8ge Should be the first video that shows up with Munkustrap in the thumbnail

[@Hannah-gc4cy]

I wish I could thank each and every one of the people who made this VHS film happen because "Cats" was THE defining movie of my childhood. Realistically seen it close to 100 times in my 24yrs and it will forever be the driving force that made me want to be an actor, even before I knew that was my calling❤

[@TimeWarp777]

My mother said when I was a baby she'd stick me in my high chair crying and put this VHS in and that was that for the next two hours. My eyes wouldn't leave. I'm now 26 and I still sing the songs lol

[@brunobucciaratiswife]

Good golly the costumes are beautiful. Every time I meet a cat, I name them after one of these characters. So much beauty!

[@kleinerdiktator]

I'm sorry but I can't get over you having a JoJo pfp and commenting on cats. I found my people.

[@risabondocbeksbattalionfan1517]

Jacob Brent the best mr mistoffelees ever I’ve seen the play here in Manila where I live and I still love mr mistoffelees any way I wish Jacob Brent would have a one on one interview he has one but it’s short I hope it’s longer

[@alyssacheongyennyii5434]

this is THE cast of Cats in my mind 😼😼

[@h37102468]

Michael Gruber... I LOVE his Munkustrap. My Favorite character ಥ_ಥ Look At how APART he Spread his legs! 🦵 Magnificent!

[@newricoyorkonsoli5193]

I must have watched this tape a million times. Had to buy a second one because the first was so worn out. These people impacted my life and i feel they were all my friends!!! Amazing, inspiring and talented! Thank you for uploading

[@euphoria7372]

When I was first watching the show with my dad. We both wondered what everyone looked like without all the makeup and costumes.

[@Ichwillkeinenaliascheisyoutube]

I would do "everything" to watch all of them one single time on stage again ! They will never be forgotten !

[@deborahdavids8312]

This version was the best I have seen. Outstanding performances and beautifully filmed.

[@annaguedez4771]

Now I will never unsee how much Munkustrap looks like Sawyer from Lost. 🤦‍♀️

[@LadyDragonbane]

At last I'm not alone 😂

[@kimsmith1383]

OMG, I thought the same thing!

[@heavenmeep]

Oh my god you're right

[@deadenthusiasm930]

OMG I'm so happy there's that part of Mungojerrie and Rumpleteaser which got cut from the final version because the song was too long

[@FreakDaMIghet]

Cats is one of my favorite musicals, but that being said, I will never see it live. This cast was so good and iconic that I can't bare to see anyone else play those parts, especially Rum Tum Tugger. John Partridge is the only one who can do the part correctly. These modern productions are all very well But there's nothing to equal from what I hear tell

[@JohanMsWorld]

Makes me want to go and see Cats again. Ill miss it so much. But I fear it want happen in a long time given the state of things. Any chance imof season 2 picking up soon? Johan.

[@Springstain]

Ugh, my childhood, I wore out my cats tape from watching it so much we had to buy a new one

[@briyarose5815]

Jo Gibb is so beautiful and talented

[@choryllis6646]

Just bought the dvd for 5$ on amazon. So excited!

[@hyunggyu0625]

too sad...CATS the musical is showing in my country after many years but I cant gooooo .....

[@euphoria7372]

Shouldn't it be cancelled due to the virus? Well, at least where I live, everything like that is still closed.

[@euphoria7372]

@justatheater kid Oh thats good♡ thanks for tellin' me

[@FelisTerras]

I know how that feels...beeen there three times

[@katiefoca6403]

I own this on DVD I watch it very frequently

[@erinsquire2749]

I saw cats at the San Diego California clvic theatre on my birthday last year I like and thank you cats for bringing my birthday into magical it was amazing

[@FelisTerras]

My godmother gifted me with seats directly behind the directors' for my Sweet Sixteen. And I had no clue until we actually arrived at the parking lot in front of the theatre. It was truly a magical experience. Who needs a party if they can go and watch CATS?

[@erinsquire2749]

FelisTerras how cool

[@txzdo8438]

I love this cast so much, like this group is the perfect group for this musical. I never want any of them to die ever. Yall be invited to my wedding

[@racheld8920]

I'm just, Michael Gruber looks so much like Matt Mercer it's insane.

[@eleanorlyndon865]

Such a good cast!! I had this on video (yes VIDEO) till I moved and I think its still at my parents somewhere gathering dust.

[@TheMonyarm]

During the Mungojerry and Rumpleteazer part they're singing lines which I don't think we're on the DVD.

[@TheDreamDebut]

I can't believe how many people (just like me) say here they wore out their video copies :-) The lovely Sue Jane Tanner on the left of Sir John in the red and white check shirt was always my favourite, so much so that I have "Song For Jellylorum" on one of my older solo albums :-) I've also got a London Program signed by many of the video cast here and it is truly a prized possession :-)

[@jasonmartin5154]

Had the biggest crush on Jo Gibbs!! 😃

[@Jess-ft7do]

Always Munkustrap 😍💕

[@maujus6089]

When I was a kid I always skipped Gus The Theatre Cat... what a stupid kid I was

[@lorikodama8212]

I wish Munkustrap had his own song.

[@mackenzielyon2512]

I always thought of The Pekes and the Pollicles as his song. It’s when he most shines. And he’s the story teller, that’s the one where he tells an actual story.

[@kimsmith1383]

I could watch that video on & on. I was sad when it ended. I wanted to see more. 😻

[@juanymaripangui3240]

Hermoso,genial, magnífico. Uno de los mejores musicales. Mi hijo y sus compañeros lo imitaron en 8 grado.

[@helloimcool12345bob]

I saw Michael Gruber and I clicked

[@therealcerulean]

Why couldn't they have done this for the 2019 movie?

[@yiklongtay6029]

The director came onto the scene with incredibly misinformed notions about how musicals are run.

[@jazziphoto4138]

@@yiklongtay6029 Not only that, but I think he really doesn't like cats themselves at all.

[@choryllis6646]

@@yiklongtay6029 He also had no care to learn. Tom Hooper has a hard-on for realism that only cripples his ability to direct.

[@arthurpendragon8192]

@@choryllis6646 because the oscars love realism and we all know that hooper wants an oscar....

[@dawnjohnson3263]

@@arthurpendragon8192 and should have one

[@angelabird4794]

I went to see this a long time ago, I was in school loved it then loved it now xx

[@queenbastbeauty2028]

This video appears during a huge Cats kick for me. Thank you!

[@SpiritKitten]

I wish Rum tug tugger’s actor could have been in this video...❤️

[@eleanorlyndon865]

I think i saw this cast prefom as a child. Or I heard it was going to video somewhere and wanted it for either my birthday or Chunakkah.

[@CatLuvr69]

I do wish that they'd interviewed John Partridge and the actor who'd played Macavity.

[@danitsuki98]

Oh, I really love this cast of Cats 🥺💞💞 btw Can someone put the soundtrack of this version in Spotify or some place?? I will really love to listen all day their voices 😔💞

[@tjburge6544]

Unfortunately, there isn’t one. It was never released. However, the uncut second half of the Jellicle Ball can be found in the Andrew Lloyd Webber album Unmasked: The Platinum Collection (Deluxe) on iTunes. Hopefully, they’ll released the full, uncut soundtrack one day.

[@tombstone4290]

I watched this video when I was a young lad of 12 after its release on video in 1999 or 2000. That was at the time Cats was the most incredible Broadway show in history. My favorite characters in the show was Munkustrap the gray tabby cast the leader of the tribe and personally my favorite is the magical, the mystical, the marvelous Mr. Mistoffelees the tuxedo cat.

[@sugarangel1219]

I love this movie and it's so sad that there were parts of many of the big numbers that got cut out that we haven't been able to see. I would pay for an extended version to see everything!

[@liriodendronlasianthus]

Gus always makes me tear up

[@FeverDreamTheOneAndOnly]

SAME BRO 😭

[@jillsmith3937]

Wow they look wonderful and cute ❤️🌹

[@kathyanderson8299]

Awesome video. Loved it.

[@dreamydragon5670]

Wow, incredible how different they look as cats O_o

[@JulianaRumple]

i´d love is to watch all the cut scenes from the 97 movie, the Mungo and Rumple middle part, and the jellicle ball. i mean, it was filmed, so give it to us pleaseeee!!!!!

[@andysmith6001]

I think i just felt in love

[@vixencaw7551]

If they ever released the full, uncut version of this production I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@le0zuka]

Hello! I'm from Brazil! When will you go back with the musicals on friday? I miss so much =)

[@positivelysimful1283]

Love this but I wanna see the rest of them :o)

[@paulajackson2678]

Timeless.....I loved Gus the theatre cat....

[@PotooBurd]

I clicked hoping to see John Partridge I was disappointed but still enjoyed the video 😢❤

[@rojin866]

Okay but i really wanna hear the full version of mungojerrie and rumpleteazers song

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

Tum Tum Tugger is my Fav n his Side kick n the old female cat love her

[@TheShowsMustGoOn]

Who is your favourite Cat from the musical?

[@Broadwaygirl918]

I love all of them, especially Gus

[@ESS-ot8ye]

Skimbleshanks

[@Broadwaygirl918]

@@ESS-ot8ye ditto

[@madeleinebrandenburg401]

Jemima and Mr. Mistoffoles!

[@admeliora6226]

Munkustrap, but theyre all good. the best part is seeing all the different interactions and relationships

[@laurencamila9024]

The way the official interview misspelled "Munkistrap"

[@marnixpeeters2675]

a meet the cats of the musical Cats, while the musical Cats is a meet the cats on a stage

[@MintyRatGacha]

I just wanted to say There was an actor in Ensemble called Blue! Fun Fact - She was my dance teacher in a show club I did! She showed up a picture with the cast!!

[@freeloading_toad]

My favorite cat has to be Victoria, even though she has an incredibly minor role (in this, the only valid version of the production). The actress’s dancing is the most beautiful and graceful I’ve ever seen. She expressed the character’s timid nature and blossoming sensuality perfectly without uttering a sound. She didn’t need a song. Her dancing spoke for her. Best costume has to go to Rumpleteaser though

[@soranotroxas0299]

Look at the box in the top left corner , think what came up was a coincidence?

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Great musical

[@euphoria7372]

I hope one day they'll redo the 2019 Cats movie. My problem with the movie wasn't the CGI, it was how they changed the original characters so much, and, How they ruined many of the songs. And, don't get me wrong, All the actors/actress's had amazing voices- but, Their voices just didn't work well (In my opinion) they didn't have the power or, the strength in their voices, what the original cast had. I feel like they should've chosen the original broadway performers. Instead of just choosing the most popular actors, what don't fit the roles at all. _All this is just my personal opinions_

[@Quirkyalonester]

For me, the movie lost the rhythm the stage version has. Many of the songs were different, some were cut, and moving from one song\performance felt disjointed. I might have been able to move past the CGI if the rest of the world around them kept me in. But noticing proportions were off between the cats and the props and such was just the icing on the cake. Felt like a weird dream.

[@euphoria7372]

@@Quirkyalonester _Exactly_

[@sgillman16]

The original cast are way too old for these roles. It moved to Broadway less than 2 years after it's 81 West End premiere. That's almost 40 years ago.

[@euphoria7372]

@@sgillman16 That is true. I think I just ment like, actual professional broadway actors/actress.

[@rumpleteazerstan9928]

JO GIBB

[@litoboy5]

great

[@lucianastopato2419]

Encontre os gatos musical Cats atrás das câmeras

[@8Todote8]

Где можно найти вырезанные куски из номера Мангоджерри и Рамплтизер??? 😭😭😭

[@stevenscottoddballz]

I have trouble with high pitches. When Jennylorum is singing about Asparagus, she sang, "he suffers from _______, which makes the poor thing shake."

[@annabunovsky5628]

Omg when Ken straight up admitted that Old Deut got around I lost my mind.

[@sparksparkle]

Jacob I love you so much oh my God imo best Misto for ever and ever, I just love him so much.

[@8Todote8]

Зачем, ЗАЧЕМ вырезали целый кусок у Мангоджэрри и Рамплтизы??? 😫😭 Где его теперь найти?..

[@JeffnaBooots]

Don't get me wrong, the new Cats movie was ~okay. I don't hate it, like most people. Probably wouldn't watch it again (after the three times I saw in cinema) but the OT3 we got from Vicky, Munk and Misto has been delightful. I'd never choose it over this version. I've watched this DVD of the 1998 production more times than I can count. What I would have loved to see (and what I hope is going to bring a new era to musicals) is what they did for Hamilton (and Newsies!): give us an updated, professionally shot version of the current cast who are doing it every day and who are FANTASTIC at it. There's nothing wrong with the original story.

[@Hufflepuffozian]

I have such a soft spot for black and white cats. I’d adopt one in a heartbeat. If I didn’t already have 3 tabby’s. I mean think about it one of them could’ve been like Grizabella just dumped from her home after her family moved

[@ainemairead4542]

I'm one that was blessed to have opportunities to get paid for being in Dance Class since that age of six. To strive and see those dreams come true is like touching the stars. I want to share with all other performers where I got the start. A high recommend for those within the Central New Jersey Area. The Dance Studio my Mother enrolled me in is ,. The Verne Fowler School of Dance. Located on St. George Avenge in Colonia. I believe it's Colonia. Woodbridge Township is bunches of towns .. Not one of us ever felt bad from our Instructors, always lifted up. I took Musical Comedy from Verne, Vocal from her husband Frank Krisel. They're gone now, but their intererity and their legacy live on. Verne was mighty picky about Point Shoes. Never before age 12, and only until your body was ready. I had to wait until I was 15. That was Verne, she used to say it's not a race if you become injured. Her thoughts were, you are more than your abilities, you are a whole person. I highly recommend daughters and sons nieces and nephews and friends children this Dance Studio. 🩰🤍

[@ConjurintHorror]

Best cast

[@perriwenplays9215]

3:07 I've seen this for years and still have no clue what's happening there. What those things they're wearing are, why they're in wig and make up...were they recording the vocals with them on stage doing some light acting or something?

[@natalyabuyuklyan5715]

Gentle soldier 93

[@josiahdrake2632]

Where are they now, they’ve never been seen for years?

[@barbiandbutton]

Ken Page = Oogie Boogie

[@GilesArt]

I find the Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer part very hard to watch because they start talking over a verse that was cut from the film release. Why would you do that to me??

[@carlozabbia1157]

"Magical" says it all.

[@jaybonn5973]

wow mungojerie... wow...