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issacharmastersdp18 · 6 months

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Ultimately, the reason Cats (2019) didn’t work is that it never took itself seriously.

You may say “well, how could they possibly do that? The premise is ridiculous.”

Yes, the premise is ridiculous. But the show didn’t earn (at one point) the honor of “longest running show on Broadway” by simply being ridiculous.

People singing and dancing, dressed as cats, only works by suspension of disbelief.

You can’t suspend disbelief if the narrative isn’t trying to take itself seriously.

Will everyone enjoy the show, even when done right? No. There is, thus far, nothing everyone enjoys. We’re all different that way.

But this

Is not taking itself seriously.

They look more anatomically accurate and cost much more money to make, but that’s how they come across as less convincing.

Having the physical attributes. The exaggerated features to play off of is INVALUABLE to a Cats performer and their performance.

Cats (2019) doesn’t try too hard for feline mannerisms, but when they do, it doesn’t work. Why? Because there’s nothing actually there to play off of except imagination.

Imagination is a powerful thing, yes, but practical makeup, costumes, and effects are very useful. CGI is more beneficial when trying to create fully fictional or dangerous to film in landscapes. The ocean, an asteroid field, etc.

While humanoid cats aren’t a real thing, they have been created with practical means on stage for decades.

You can stack a cast until they reach the moon. You could have the absolutely most talented singers, dancers, and actors. It will all be meaningless if the overall production is not being taken seriously. Individual actors taking the project entirely seriously (Ian, Judi, etc.) will not make up for others (editing, effects, producers, etc.) not doing the same.

This absolutely goes for anything, with or without a ridiculous premise.

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misaki-toko · 27 days

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This is a matinee report of the Nagoya performance of Cats performed by Shiki Theater Company on October 15, 2023.

On this day, I focused on Bombalurina, played by Harusa Yamazaki. She is very tall, has a good figure, and above all, is very beautiful, and is exactly what she admires.

In Bustopher Jones' number, Bustopher Jones, played by Kouhei Nakahashi, almost falls. Then, Skimbleshanks, played by Yui Kobayashi, Rumpus Cat, played by Kazuyuki Mandokoro, Carbucketty, played by Hiroki Terunuma, and Mistoffelees, played by Akito Iwamura, all panic. There is a choreography that supports Bustopher Jones.

And Bombalurina was behind them with a very surprised look on her face, which was really cute.

In the Asparagus number, Coricopat, played by Ryujiro Isshiki, looked at Bombalurina for a while. And when Bombalurina looked at him, Coricopat immediately looked away from him.

In the Mistoffelees number, Mistoffelees tears off Demeter's hair (but doesn't really tear it off) and performs a magic trick that lights up various places.

When Rumpelteazer, played by Ayu Shimizu, saw this, she tried to imitate Mistoffelees and tear off Bombalurina's hair. Bombalurina noticed this and grabbed Rumpelteazer's arm, throwing her hair far away. Rumpelteazer looked stunned. These two looked like sisters and were really cute.

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mysticalcats · 5 days

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Opinions on Rumpus cat

he is definitely a character. i do really love the pekes and the pollicles song it's really fun to sing along to. also i love how he annoys munkustrap in 98. especially like when he jumps from the wrong place and munku rolls his eyes for the fifteenth time that song. also george plays him in the 1998 film i think so that's a thumbs up from me

#cats the musical #rumpus cat #ask game

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ratherchaseamouse · 1 year

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Round 2

#I can’t stop #blue’s thoughts #cats the musical #Mungojerrie #mister mistoffelees #tantomile #rumpus cat

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white-cat-of-doom · 1 year

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With the 42nd anniversary of CATS happening today, CATS in Japan celebrated a unique milestone, having performed the 11,111th show today in Nagoya!

Junpei Wakebe as Munkustrap, Saya as Jemima, and Tomoki Kawakami as Rumpus Cat.

Kohei Nakahashi as Asparagus, Mitsuha Kojima as Bombalurina, Hiroki Terunuma as Carbucketty, Maaya Tahara as Cassandra, Masahiro Chiba as Coricopat, Mayumi Fujita as Demeter, Yujin Haga as Gilbert, Rikako Orikasa as Grizabella, Misaki Ono as Jellylorum, Saya as Jemima, Miki Kasahara as Jennyanydots, Ippei Sagehashi as Chorus Macavity, Shu Oshida as Mistoffelees, Ryudo Tsutaki as Mungojerrie, Junpei Wakebe as Munkustrap, Kazuki Kanemoto as Old Deuteronomy, Cezary Modzelewski as Rum Tum Tugger, Ayu Shimizu as Rumpleteazer, Tomoki Kawakami as Rumpus Cat, Haruna Sasaki as Sillabub, Yuuma Tanabe as Skimbleshanks, Rika Takeshita as Tantomile, Junpei Sano as Tumblebrutus and Hitomi Sekino as Victoria.

#CATS Musical #CATS the Musical #CATS Nagoya 2022 #Munkustrap #Junpei Wakebe #Jemima #Saya #Rumpus Cat #Tomoki Kawakami

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greenelectricsky · 4 months

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Little Munkustrap: Grandpa, why mum is so angry?

Gus, the Theatre Cat: Because your daddy is late for dinner again...

Little Munkustrap: And what happens now?

Rumpus Cat: HI EVERYONE! I'm...

Jemmysweets: ... So dead, darling!

Rumpus Cat: Ffffuu... (he sees his son) unny how fast time can fly when you're with friends...

#cats the musical #cats musical #munkustrap #i think im funny #gus the theatre cat #rumpus cat #Jemmysweets

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the-cat-at-the-theatre-door · 2 years

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#CATS Musical #CATS the Musical #CATS Japan #Rumpus Cat #Pushdragon #catsedit #my posts #anyway i have held fast to japan!rumpus and he's my baby now #i'm working on top 5s and i remember finding this footage so i had to go back #when he wiggles his nose like that you're on thin ice

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inbarfink · 1 year

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cat-brrr · 2 years

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Rumpus cat?

a thunderstorm of dogs and a defender of his junkyard

#cats the musical #cats #art #my art #musical the cats #rum tum tugger #rumpus cat #silly cats #art game #thanks for ask

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realreulbbrband · 3 months

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little opinion of mine

The Plato/Macavity actor should bow as Macavity instead of Plato. Same with Rumpus cat but only when he's played by and additional swing/ George.

#I know we see him as Plato majority of the time #But it feels odd that the main villain doesn't get a bow #And ik ik it would be difficult to schedule a quick change before bows but it's still possible if you rearrange the bow order #I'm just saying this cause it makes me so happy whenever Macavity gets a bow in a non rep or rare instance that I wished it happened #More often #Especially since it gets more Mac interactions and I need that #cats the musical #Macavity #rumpus cat

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mistos-hot-husband · 1 year

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LMAO what if rumpus cat and macavity fighting and the rumpus cat just has an army of dogs and they just fuckin chase him around--

Idk I like the idea of the rumpus cat having an army of dogs fidhdjd

And George. George is there too--

#cats the musical #cats musical #cats 1998 #jellicle cats #rumpus cat #the great rumpus cat #macavity

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suppenzeit · 2 years

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hehe can you draw Jenny? Or rumpus if you dare

you get both!!

#askbox #lilliecat #my art #cats musical #jennyanydots #rumpus cat

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misaki-toko · 4 months

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This is a report from when I went to see the performance of CATS by Shiki Theater Company in Nagoya on October 9, 2023.

It's about the Rum Tum Tugger number. Jellylorum, played by Ayaka Yoshida, Jemima, played by Naho Sakai, and Tantomile, played by Rika Takeshita, were so cute that fell in love with Rum Tum Tugger played by Kaminaga Tougo.

Then, Rumpus Cat played by Kazuyuki Mandokoro, Gilbert played by Asahi Goto, and Tumblebrutus played by Yuuma Ishida loudly sang the part "IS A TERRIBLE BORE!!!!!!!!" That was interesting.

During Growltiger's Last Stand, there was a scene where Growltiger sings loudly. At that time, Captain Gilbert of Siamese and his subordinate Bombalurina played by ｋHaruka Yamazaki were covering their ears and making noise.

I was sitting in an aisle seat that day. Rumpelteazer, played by Anzu Shimizu, was crawling on all fours next to her and looked me in the eye. It was so cute and I was so excited.

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#my art #劇団四季 #shiki cats #cats musical #キャッツ #gekidan shiki #cats japan #rum tum tugger #rumpelteazer #cats gilbert #cats jemima #tumblebrutus #tantomile #rumpus cat #jellylorum #bombalurina #jelicle cats #cats the musical

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jelliclebellsthatjelliclesring · 1 year

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CATS based shower thought

Rumpus is a bastardisation of Wampus

Wampus means mountain lion

WHAT THE FUCK WAS A MOUNTAIN LION DOING IN A SMALL BASEMENT FLAT IN LONDON!!!

#cats the musical #cats musical #jellicle cats #cats 1998 #rumpus cat #or rather #wampus cat #cats

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namethat-i-oughttohavetoldyou · 2 years

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Call that Leg Squared.

It’s Attitude Friday.

#attitude friday #cats the musical #cats vienna #munkustrap #alex snovastrap #rumpus cat #george malonzoiadis #why the hell cant you superscript on tumblr.

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white-cat-of-doom · 1 year

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Pictures from the last show day of the week in Busan, South Korea (08 January 2023), as part of the Asia Tour 2022-2023.

We get the rare treat of seeing the Rumpus Cat, here played by Bradley Delarosbel, with Jack Danson as Rum Tum Tugger.

Matt Krzan is looking his best as Munkustrap.

Katie Hutton as Rumpleteazer and Taryn Donna as Cassandra get some flowers from adoring fans.

Matt Antonucci is departing the tour. He was seemingly brought in as a temporarily Bill Bailey cover. Matthew Levick will now be more present onstage.

With Katie Hutton as Rumpleteazer, Taryn Donna as Cassandra, and George Hankers covering Mungojerrie.

Xavier Pellin reminiscences about his past and present as Mistoffelees.

Cian Hughes as Carbucketty represents Broadway in Korea as Carbucketty.

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