'The Rum Tum Tugger' John Partridge | Cats The Musical

[@TheShowsMustGoOn]

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[@reneethompson1167]

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[@dariosimondet6512]

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[@Hannah-v4p4v]

Dance party

[@WhiteSwarm]

Bombalurina: CURIOUS BEAST~ Tugger: No. *dumps her* Mistoffelees: Terrible bore. Tugger: CLEVER. MAGICAL. PHENOMENAL. MARVELOUS.

[@OceanbornAngel]

It's because he knows that Bombalurina messes around with McCavity. Mistoffeles doesn't.

[@wstr-jp5er]

@MonsterHuntressRoon, Bomba hates macavity...

[@OceanbornAngel]

@@wstr-jp5er Hates yet she's very much close to him. She's one messed up Queen which is why Rum Tum Tugger wants nothing to do with her.

[@elichaitman3294]

The Cats mythology is so deep, I love it

[@OceanbornAngel]

@@elichaitman3294 It really is! But the best thing about the lore is that you can figure things out on your own, you aren't treated like a baby and have everything explained to you. I love using my brain to figure stuff out.

[@sharkieboy7129]

The thing I love about Tugger's song is that all of the dancing is so sexual and then you listen to the song and he's like "lol sometimes I get stuck in drawers"

[@EmmaF]

I live ur profile pic

[@emilybevan2969]

😂😭

[@ashlynnheller8400]

"Im indecisive and inconveince"

[@alumaneonblue2577]

He’s a dumb cat that makes other cats dumb-struck

[@elusivegamergirl]

He's basically just like any other cat, where he's picky and indecisive, but he's just more attractive than most cats

[@Ihazfunkitty]

“I like to sleep in drawers and i will cry when i get stuck in em” *aggressive hip thrusting *

[@evanroberts5045]

John Partridge was born for this role, he is Tugger at his best

[@jacquelinetripp349]

Perfection

[@Kate-gl8kj]

I strongly agreed, his voice perfectly fit this role.

[@vikki4real]

How they could even have thought to make that new version of this epic production, I will never understand! John Partridge is forever my Rum Tum Tugger 😍 In fact the entire cast of the Broadway production, have no equals! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@stanbabyphotostheslither-p8815]

Agreed

[@Jarazajanjan]

I agree

[@deadlyfierce71400]

“You know the movie Rocky Horror Picture Show?” “Yea.....” “I want this cat to embody that”

[@beatriz6093]

OMG I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT

[@aa-xy4hg]

dude yes. Its no coincidence I have a crush on him and Tim curry in rocky horror

[@vadalia3860]

Exactly. I super get Frank-n-furter vibes from him.

[@aquilesriffo]

What if the actor really learned the movements from Mr. Curry?

[@deadlyfierce71400]

@@aquilesriffo 👈😎👈

[@kimberlycooper4170]

John Partridge looks like he is fabulously enjoying playing Rum Tum Tugger.

[@shoutaaizawa3459]

I mean- who wouldn't lol

[@fish_R_stinky69]

@@shoutaaizawa3459 My dog matches this song.

[@lightheart5]

He was meant for the role

[@SobrietyandSolace]

@@lightheart5 Miss him on Eastenders

[@BlairBart-gu7fn]

I play Rum Tum Tugger once. He was my inspiration.

[@chimmiebomb]

Instead of watching what’s going on in front of you, try watching what’s going on in the background. That’s one of the best things about the film. The actors are active even if they’re not the main focus and you can pick up on the relationships and dynamics between the cats if you pay attention.

[@masmavituna]

Every detail in the film was placed carefully.

[@puppyhowler]

if you look closely towards the end you can see skimbleshanks and the other older cats being like "omfg this cat has no shame!"

[@autumnmist1012]

I know! At 2:22-2:24 you can see Skimbleshanks talking to Rumpleteazer like "Alright go join in, but keep your distance!" Such a cute father-daughter moment! 💕

[@angharad5932]

I normally love to do this but it's so hard in this number to keep your eyes off the main cat XD

[@tankunicorn134]

@@autumnmist1012 that’s skimble? I’ve never seen the full play, does he not wear his outfit the whole time?

[@sunnysidesofblue]

The way he just goes "no" and dumps Bombalurina at 2:09 gets me every time! XD And it's so obvious John Partridge is having an absolute blast performing this song.

[@CeltycSparrow]

That's the difference between him and the guy who plays the new Tugger. John Patridge CLEARLY understood his character. He's a sex god. He's a flirt. He's naughty as hell.....and he ENJOYS it. He LOVES driving the ladies crazy. I never ONCE got that impression with the new one.

[@ladycalathieloropherion]

@@CeltycSparrow This is a safe-zone that Cats Parody doesn't exist here

[@whatrhymeswithcharlsie]

that ball kick was ON BEAT and was so satisfying

[@brandanl7780]

Snoe Leppard where was that

[@bowiebeebuzzbuzz5419]

Three Lines 0:30 it was like an actual rubber ball lol. apprently jacob brent was supposed to catch it, but that didnt happen.

[@brandanl7780]

dennis the menance haha

[@jonwryy]

I READ THAT AS BALL LICK AND MADE ME CRACK UP SO HARD

[@RowanB6]

@@bowiebeebuzzbuzz5419 and as a result, one of the most iconic moments of the movie was born

[@ef1876]

“Sometimes I get stuck in drawers” _aggressively thrusts hips_

[@thetunebella6675]

😂but we love him because of the way he acts

[@LostSauce-44]

Lmao this musical was something else

[@rhiannoncrilly8582]

I refuse to believe nobody was hit on the head by his crotch in rehearsals

[@hannahbanna_]

I like to believe in early rehearsals it was part of the choreo for a kitten or two to actually get hit in the face with his butt or crotch. imagine 😹

[@elusivegamergirl]

lol don't act like they wouldn't have enjoyed it. He's a damn attractive kittycat

[@munkustrap2]

I want to see the workman's comp official who got that claim 😂

[@elusivegamergirl]

@@munkustrap2 I bet their reaction upon reading it was priceless lol

[@phillipasoocinnamonroll4812]

I was hit in the face in rehearsal. My nose almost broke and it bled like hell

[@astroastroastro5741]

Mistoffelees describing RTT: terrible bore RTT decribing Mistoffelees: Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shit on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it

[@sneksnek8091]

canon

[@CeltycSparrow]

You forgot phenomenal, handsome and perfect. lol

[@SobiTheRobot]

Fittingly for the sort of cat Tugger is - the sort of cat who wants nothing you offer him. Misto offers *exactly* nothing, and it's exactly what Tugger likes about him. Like how some cats never want you to walk over and pet them, but will hop up onto your lap when you're doing literally anything else.

[@bluewolf6323]

Ship dynamic: Person A: Loves to call their lover mostly by pet names Person B: Just their lover's name

[@taylorjohnson3965]

Everyone was simping hard for him, meanwhile Mistoffelees was having none of it

[@Hinatachan360]

Demeter was done with his shenanigans too. She even tried to scratch him. 😆

[@jeangentry6656]

@@Hinatachan360 Hi Ya Hinatachan! 😁

[@Hinatachan360]

@@jeangentry6656 Hey! Happy New Year!

[@jeangentry6656]

@@Hinatachan360 thank you! I hope the new yr is better to us all.

[@PayneAribella]

That’s because he already had him in the bag

[@pazuzu126]

Such a David Bowie vibe, I love it! To me "The Magical Mr. Mistoffelees" is like a lost David Bowie song.

[@MetalHeadManic612]

I got more of a Tim Curry vibe.

[@raedroid1703]

Don’t judge me but he kinda gives me Paul Stanley vibes

[@mattyvarnas1736]

@@MetalHeadManic612 If This Were Animated, Terrence Mann Would Reprise Tugger, and Of Course Dick Zondag Might Animated Him.

[@emilysanseverino8748]

@@raedroid1703 same I totally see Paul Stanley doing it

[@elusivegamergirl]

I was thinking the same thing

[@cillianrohan2585]

I love that you can really see how much John Partridge is enjoying performing

[@fish_R_stinky69]

My dog matches everything that is sung.

[@thetunebella6675]

He is truly the best person to play Rum Tum Tugger he is the phenomenal cat💖😭

[@gabriellaalvares1038]

Therapist: you can’t fall in love with Rum Tum Tugger, he isn’t real Tugger: Meaw

[@vickihshallenberger3644]

I don't care what the psychiatrist says I have a crush on Rum Tum Tugger/John partridge LOL

[@Tawroset]

LOL yes!

[@urielespinoza1899]

Yes

[@anikafuller5736]

wait did you just combine 'meow' and 'yeehaw'

[@thetunebella6675]

😭😭😭 get you a man that looks sounds and acts like Rum Tum Tugger But not Mr Partridge he's gay😂

[@AMinibot]

Love Munkustrap's reaction at the beginning 'oh lord here comes the family disappointment'

[@kytrensol9777]

Oh Lord now that you mention it...lol, his body language literally screams 'oh no WHY DOES HE HAVE TO SHOW UP RIGHT NOW'!?

[@thetunebella6675]

🤣 Rum Tum Tugger is like the baby in the family he gets all of the attention when he walks into a room also he is Munkustrap little brother so he's technically the little baby brother!

[@sharlharmakhis280]

@@thetunebella6675 I *obsessively* rewatched this as a kid (almost wore out the VCR tape, lol I'm old) and even then I was like 'yeah, they're SO brothers'

[@irumadaimaou]

Imagine having RTT as your lil bro lmao the headache

[@Tumblepatch]

BAHAHAHAHA 😂😂😂 YOU WIN YT

[@hannahcazenas1569]

My cousin hates both cats and the musical cats, he dared me to make him like both animal and musical, I showed him this and what I got in response was: "I said make me like cats, not make me gay." I wHEEZED

[@ce7624]

🤣🤣🤣 This made me burst out laughing at 1am. Thank you for my first belly laugh in weeks! (Also, you deserve way more likes!)

[@admiralofcuteness]

This is earnestly one of my all-time favorite KZbin comments

[@Tawroset]

PERFECTION.😂😂😂

[@thedevilsadvocate788]

Pushing him out of the closet, now, aren't cha?

[@dashinatorx1152]

This made ME wheeze

[@bigredvlogs1928]

Why was I allowed to watch this at 5 years old?!

[@firewheels90]

So, true. It's so sexual - the whole thing omg! How was I allowed to dress up as Victoria at 8 years old?!

[@SplittingProductions]

I watched Cats so many times as a little kid and watching it again as an adult it's like "dang this thing is way more sexual than I remember XD." I mean my favorite part was when the boot falls at the beginning. Used to find it so funny that there's a giant boot. Pretty much shows that whatever parents may think, a little kid isn't seeing those other things :p

[@tamarawynne424]

I'm pretty sure Tugger was my favorite as a kid too. What was my mother thinking when I rewound it and watch it over and over again?

[@stargirl7646]

SAME?! Like my parents.... HOW?!

[@opheus5575]

Yes it's sexual but most of the kids dont understand that and create great memories with the show and its super fun and cute that for me as a kid was everything that i need, so if i one day have one i WILL show Cats

[@alethabreiner1239]

If you think about is, Tugger's human probably thinks he's an annoying cat

[@kingvaliant2963]

*omg yeah Tugger has a human*

[@ashlynnheller8400]

Oh yeah. But Tugs loves them anyway.

[@kingvaliant2963]

@@ashlynnheller8400 Very very much!

[@ellagurfinkel4172]

when i was a child i had a rum tum style cat. he was a nightmare.

[@FallenAngel7538]

And I mean, he totally is XD

[@celtichound9889]

Annnnnnd an entire generation of theater kids became furies.

[@elusivegamergirl]

Not wrong there, I'm sure

[@admiralofcuteness]

I'm neither a theater kid nor a furry but I feel this

[@possums154]

I am a theatre kid who loves this........... am I a furry help me everyone says I’m a cat

[@elusivegamergirl]

🎶"Everybody wants to be a cat!" 🎶 {{lol I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.}}

[@adriannawelch7670]

*Meow*

[@marlenprax6620]

Rum Tum Tugger danced with me because I was in the front row and it was amazing - I will never forget that moment.

[@thetunebella6675]

LUCKY

[@Shay-i4n]

IM SOO JEALOUS 😭😭😭

[@gayegz8980]

He is the best Rum Tum Tugger and there's no doing anything abou-ou-ou-out it! 😄

[@FireHeart2829]

Meow!!!!

[@thetunebella6675]

Every time he does that I'm like oOoOOoh YEAH😍

[@BlairBart-gu7fn]

100%

[@MrNoUsername]

Keep an eye on Jemima... You'll squeal in how frickin adorable she is

[@mollygarrigan6763]

I knows she's so cute plus the actress is so beautiful but omg that female cat he dipped when w said no is absolutely gorgeous

[@Linaxtic]

I love at the end when Etcetera is screaming her lil head off, and Jemima just looks at her like "Bitch, you okay?"

[@eileenconway2966]

Jemima and Etcetera are adorable!

[@FNaFPlayer]

That's why she's my favorite character

[@narmale]

I tend to watch that slick all dark grey cat, she was really elegant 2:42 on the left

[@the123jswOo]

I love how Tuggers entire thing is getting things he can't have/doesn't have at the moment... And apparently that includes Misto

[@moopmorp]

Can we just take a second to imagine what the choreography process was like?

[@deadhappydrawings3701]

"You want me to do what now?"

[@Dancingwolf325]

Long, tiring, and sweaty at the by the end of the day your in pain, but you start crying cause you remember that these shows go for about a year maybe more. Dancers get more banged up than football players during the Superbowl, it is one of the hardest (probably dangerous) careers you can have.

[@darreylhenderson702]

NOBODY will ever match him in this Role: every move, every gesture, every note, every line. Everything is absolutely perfect.

[@thetunebella6675]

HE IS PUURRFECT

[@mikeyjamieson4715]

Misto: The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore! Tugger: Step on me.

[@akiramiyashi]

Skimbles in the background be like "someone please stop him!"

[@ashlynnheller8400]

Litterily all of the old cats are like "Why. Where did we go wrong"

[@Hinatachan360]

Even Demeter was peeved at him. He must be one annoying brother in law!

[@irenapopovic5922]

@@Hinatachan360 She made her Experience with Macavity 😂

[@Positivekitten]

Nia Nia People read. LOL.

[@Hinatachan360]

@khymera915 Munku is like " there goes my brother with all his foolishness again." 😂😂😂

[@Bella-qr4ry]

My celebrity crush is this man.

[@Theatergeek4]

Same

[@littlecat7128]

SAME

[@calebhunter3323]

Well that suck cos he’s taken

[@williamsapong81]

John Partridge or the cat?

[@acting-tissue1885]

John Partridge was born to play Rum Tum Tugger (and the whole cast was born to play their parts, this is literally the greatest cast)

[@SuperBC1975]

John Partridge brings the fierce vibes to this part. Rum Tum Tugger sure is is one cool curious cat.

[@alyssavon5246]

0:33 my favorite part is when he kicks the ball and mistofolees is totally supposed to catch it, but it completely goes over his head.

[@Treegona]

2:18 I don't see enough love for This moment, between the attempt at grinding, the _hip bump!_ His face like "Did I do that?", her face "What. did you just do." and then him like "Yea, I did that." I love it.

[@thetunebella6675]

He knows what he did And we like it

[@lauriaprotasio]

The best Rum Tum Tugger ever, in my opinion ♥

[@danitsuki98]

"Meow." Now my soul is yours-.

[@downtown82]

I've seen him live in London back then. He truly was the star of the show! Loudest applause and screams.

[@thetunebella6675]

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[@ray.m7963]

Misto fangirling over Tugger like the kittens at 3:43 is just,, so cute,,,

[@ashlynnheller8400]

Hes trying so hard to hide it to.

[@MSadamgasm]

Me: I'm not a furry- *John Partridge as Rum Tum Tugger* Also me: Oh no he's hot...

[@elusivegamergirl]

You're not wrong. I grew up thinking he was hot, and I first watched this when I was like 5 or 6 and just obsessed with wanting to own a cat. And I didn't even have any idea what a furry was at the time. I just fell in love with his voice and the fact that he's a damn attractive guy both in and out of the makeup.

[@adriannawelch7670]

@@elusivegamergirl I watched it when I was three and thought he was attractive

[@elusivegamergirl]

lol you'd have to be blind to not think that cat-man is attractive, no matter what age you may be

[@the-starlit-blade]

seems like everyone simps for him, in-universe or otherwise

[@elusivegamergirl]

@@the-starlit-blade lol it's kinda hard not to

[@gabriellaalvares1038]

“He’s a terrible bore” BEST COUPLE EVER tuggoffelees❤️❤️

[@Theatergeek4]

Yesssss

[@sera6128]

YESSS!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Nova_Bovine]

Lolll when ya never thought to ship cats growing up lolll

[@theundeadpancake9869]

GOSH YEAS

[@karinadarjuan5418]

Super obvious couple the entire show

[@Sunkist161]

03:20 I can't get over that knowing and sexy but fun grin. He knows exactly what he does to everyone in character and out.

[@Pandahluvr]

But what we REALLY NEED is this production’s version of Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer

[@jungschiffer8423]

@@lizzysutton5491 but I think it would be much nicer if they released the original uncut version of mungojerrie and rumpleteazer from this production

[@scarline02]

@@jungschiffer8423 I would like the uncut version of this entire production. Like you said Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer but also the uncut version of Mistoffelees number

[@jungschiffer8423]

@@scarline02 i have no idea there's an uncuted verssion of mistoffelees number

[@dennisdrozdov1424]

What about the dance scene in "The Jellicle Ball" and "The Old Gumbie Cat"?

[@RamssesPharaoh]

These cast members were so connected with their characters. They were passionate and dedicated.

[@Menelker]

When I got the VHS of this back in the day I always got a kick out of this bit, a cat with the embodiment of 90's rock star magnetism. John Partridge owned this role and I especially love his Mr. Mistoffelees song, listening to the older tracks on Spotify from 80's versions of the plays just doesn't add up to the swagger that he puts into that song and this song.

[@theonionqueen3519]

Whoever designed Tugger’s costume is a divine god.

[@ceazclair137]

I love how in the background of this Skimbleshanks is just NOT having any of this

[@itzelgc4637]

I love everything about this! John Partridge, the singing, dancing and all the background action.

[@katherinereyes8707]

He is the best Tugger ever. His energy is just perfect.

[@joyisntfunny]

2:30 I'm sorry but the kittens just bopping is the cutest shit ever

[@emily2220]

This song and Memory are my favorite songs from CATS!

[@Theatergeek4]

Same

[@vickihshallenberger3644]

Mine too

[@RowanB6]

adults in our lives when we were young: this movie seems perfectly suitable for children rum tum tugger: *this song*

[@viktorcheng2061]

Jason Derulo could never top this version 🥰

[@thetunebella6675]

YAS😭😍

[@hannahlarocco4699]

Why

[@thetunebella6675]

@@hannahlarocco4699 because if you listen to Jason's and John's Johnny's is so much better Plus Tugger was practically made for Johnny okay okay I know he left school at the age of 16 to be a part of the original UK tour but like he fits this role so good!!!!!!

[@JoTheAnomaly]

While this is my preferred version of the song, Jason Derulo’s Rum Tum Tugger was my favorite part of that movie. He put the team on his back, I didn’t even mind the orchestration changes, it still felt right for the character.

[@elbowremovalservice]

Most people want to top this Tugger, it seems

[@PuppyLove2468]

he's having so much fun making dorky faces at the camera

[@Shindai]

Why are they all saying he's unusual and then they list the defining qualities of every cat ever? :P

[@sadeknight9112]

The great thing about this musical is that every song describes every cat ever. What cat owner hasn’t had to deal with them lazing about all day but when they’re trying to go to bed the cats tearing though the house on caffeine or when they find a fork out in the yard for some unknown reason. And of course they think they’re in charge of everything while simultaneously breaking everything.

[@jedisenshi5510]

I wonder if John (or any other RTT) missed kicking the ball during a live performance?

[@MrPokemonStudios]

Yes he did, Misto was supposed to catch it

[@kimberlycooper4170]

@@MrPokemonStudios , after catching the ball, what was Misto supposed to do with the ball?

[@looneyfly5689]

@@kimberlycooper4170 throwing it away. They recorded the ball scene over 20 times and they decided to take the only clip where Misto doesn't catch the ball.

[@rosenrot234]

He's trained in ballet so I'd imagine he has that shit on lockdown

[@amyk4503]

@@looneyfly5689 Misto’s reaction tho. He looks like he had his mind blown at how perfectly in time it was

[@julierethen3654]

YASSS! I WAS WAITING FOR THIS Now everybody say Thank You John Patridge

[@veronicashields4405]

This song was definitely written by somebody who had a cat who spends 3/4 of the day demanding to be let in and out.

[@bowiebeebuzzbuzz5419]

platos really enjoying himself in the background

[@Vcxnt_dracxlaV]

This show is the epitome of bisexuality and I'm here for it,,,

[@dwilborn1257]

If Bowie played a cat, this would be him

[@mayableasby3987]

And his understudy would be Murcury

[@TattyDarling]

Yeeessssss!

[@MetalHeadManic612]

So could Tim Curry.

[@panagiotag.567]

Actually Tugger's character is based on him and Mick Jagger!

[@kelliedowling4872]

Manic I thought the same thing! Especially after his Frankenfurter role

[@lindseysquire8417]

*Electric guitar* Munk: Oh boy Tugger: Meowwwww Munk: Sweet Mercy Tugger: Meoooowwwww Munk: Where's Dad? Tugger: IF YOU OFFER ME PHEASANT, I'D RATHER HAVE GROUSE

[@Vcxnt_dracxlaV]

THIS IS IT. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY'D BE SAYING.

[@SimmeyG123]

This whole version of cats is the best out of all the many different ones by so far

[@stephaniemoura8354]

"hey, do you want it to be gay or hetero?" "Yes"

[@ladypossum1776]

The hips don't lie!

[@jelleebean]

they don't lie, but, they are telling a WHOLE LOTTA stories :D

[@kentinson1670]

3:34 Pouncival grinding his butt against Bomba is always a sight to behold

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

The fact she returns his touch while staring at Tugger

[@barbarapatocka4232]

John Partridge is the definate Rum Tum Tigger. He was awesome.

[@XIII_Lightning_]

I took me more times than I care to admit that I connected him saying he likes to ‘jump in your lap in the middle of your sewing...’ and then does that exact thing a few seconds later to the older cats. Lol.

[@RivkahSong]

0:53 lol me thinks Mistoffelees is getting jealous. His boy being a little to sexy with the other kitties. And apparently RTT took that the heart because he immediately starts rejecting advances and then sings an entire number about how amazing his boyfriend is. 🤣 I also love that even as he's being low key savage and dismissive towards all the cats lusting after him he's still being sweet to the kittens. They and Mistoffelees are the only ones he doesn't trip, shove, drop to the floor, or outright reject lol

[@SandyDelMar42]

This has to be one of the most danceable songs in musical theater, the energy is incredible.

[@pointlessproductions2582]

My favorite cat all the way

[@pan-opticon]

POINTLESS BOSS Unrelated, but *Starkid!*

[@littlecat7128]

I agree with you and I'm also a Starkid fan ❤️❤️

[@sk011151]

john gave life and personality to this role! i feel like in the recent tour performances i’ve seen people are just trying to imitate him

[@joerichmond76]

There’s some much enthusiasm, passion, dignity, and energy to this that can’t be matched !

[@loreleiluetke3470]

hes the kind of cat thar meows to be let inside but once you open the door he just stares at you and walks away

[@anacaroline-lz7xs]

AN ICON of a generation!!! 😻

[@honeybeebzzz7329]

Man Plato is FEELIN it

[@krissie8393]

He reminds me of Tim curry in Rocky Horror picture show

[@aa-xy4hg]

they both rule

[@jackismith4538]

John Partridge is amazing in this role,just love him & he was certainly the best rum tum tugger ever. Oh how I wish I could move my hips like that 🤭 😊

[@willlexie]

My sexual orientation is “Rum Tum Tugger”.

[@galmel]

❤️

[@DracuReny]

YES

[@Nova_Bovine]

Lollll right. Thats all he seems to be in this song.

[@Firegirl483]

@SAND no.

[@Max_The_Flower]

yewp

[@vxidsam2269]

Misto and skimble after misto didn’t catch the ball: 👁👄👁🎉 You can legit see the panic in Brent’s face after the ball bounced and went behind the set.

[@readmore8143]

skimbleshanks and the older cats in the background having a heart attack 🤣

[@andreatorvi8053]

I really missed seeing one of his works this weekend and I think I will continue to miss him every weekend from now on. They really were spectacular weekends. thanks again for your generosity but above all for giving us your enormous talent, Sir. Andrew Lloyd Webber. 🙏🏼👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Pfelix-dj3gu]

I've watch the musical Cats so many times but this Tugger is the best

[@thetunebella6675]

RIGHT LIKE JOHN PARTRIDGE YES SIR

[@luciledevries478]

He was born for this part love his dance moves

[@arrow_of_ravenclaw5155]

The good days where Jennyanydots was just in the ensemble of this song. She wasn’t interjecting every minute with unfunny. She just had her moment to sing for the contest. These were the good old days

[@thetunebella6675]

I feel like everything was better in the 90s and the '80s even early 2000s

[@茶々司令官]

I am a fan in Japan.glad I met this performance.I happy to see it in Japan.I'm sorry, my English is not good.

[@MetalHeadManic612]

Your English isn't that bad. You just need a little more practice. You'll get the hang of it.

[@stanbabyphotostheslither-p8815]

Your English is good.

[@yumipumi5704]

*Loud Music Plays* Munkustrap: What the hell?!?! Rum Tum Tugger: Meow. Munkustrap: *Rolls eyes* oh just my brother. Still loves having a dramatic entrance. Oh well. Everyone: The rum tum tugger is a curious cat!

[@yushuberGeeOh]

Please put Cats the Musical 1998 on spotify sir Andrew, pleeeeeeease 🥺

[@judgmentalanimal]

I’m sorry but the moment Tugger kicks a ball at Misto and it just flys over his head makes me uncontrollably laugh

[@richieb7692]

Such an Iconic song..... Fabulous.!!!!

[@pigeonsatahotdogstand5912]

at 0:30 where Mistoffeles misses the ball, Skimble comes over and checks behind the set for damages and goes to pat Mistoffeles on the head-

[@DieVorleserin-ok8zr]

I like how there’re not only she-kittens but also toms among his admirers ;)

[@nikog2313]

The WAY after 16 years of watching this musical I just found out… MUNKUSTRAP (main cat) AND RUM TUM TUGGER ARE BROTHERS🧍🏻‍♀️🧍🏻‍♀️🧍🏻‍♀️Munkusstrap is the oldest and Tugger is the younger sibling no wonder he looks annoyed😂😂😂

[@thepanpiper7715]

“Here comes the family disappointment…”

[@kitster900]

We all agree that Tugger loves Mistoffelees because he's one of the only ones who doesn't completely worship him during this song...so I bet he's into Demeter too, what with the way she hisses at him when he gets near. What I'm saying is, bicon.

[@SONIA-iz5ld]

His face expressions are something else XP

[@daniward7141]

20+ years later and he’s still my favorite Jellicle 🧡🖤💛

[@weathr.6688]

Tugger is the cat equivalent of that cat who sits on your keyboard, but when you give it attention, it walks away

[@philminion4705]

there are many who have cast as rum tug tugger , but there is only one-John Partridge!!!!!!!!!!

[@philminion4705]

no one else has the swagger as does-John Partridge!!!!!

[@hedonistpoetz]

misto being the only cat tugger purposely seeks out is so cute. tugger copies his moves, sings about him for 7 minutes straight and throws a ball at him just to interact with him (or trying to be goofy with him) also tugger doesn’t forcefully push him out of focus like he does bomba or other cats getting in his way/ attention. misto just does whatever he wants and tugger is like 😍😍 yes love 😍😍 it’s just so cute, it’s so gay

[@ToxicPota]

No

[@vixymix101]

@@ToxicPota yes, in a few other preformances they literally kiss lol

[@ToxicPota]

@@vixymix101 omgggg

[@DeaconTaylor]

his performance really reminds me of adam lambert crossed with tim curry's frank n furter.

[@sweetvalentine239]

Could we all appreciate the elders stares when they're singing the chorus 😂 They're like: "How the feline does he do that?!"