CATS DVD/Video Audio Recording

you like CATS? i'm sorry.

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Yes, I happen to love the show. My cousin, Michael Barriskill, was Mr. Mistofolees on Broadway in 1989 (and toured with the National Tour cast), and I will be playing Old Deuteronomy this summer in Virginia. So I have a history with the show.

You like Wicked? I'm sorry. LOL - see?

CATS was quite revolutionary when it opened, getting rave reviews in both NYC and London and winning tons of awards. Its long run, playing to just tourists ad nauseum, probably tarnished its reputation.

And yes, it has no story, just a narrative thread. Just like AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'. It's a fairly brilliant musical revue.

I will agree with you I would actually like a copy of that version, as there are a few new arrangements for songs etc.. (ie Mungojerry & Rumpleteaser) and interesting thing to note tho - Jo Gibb (Rumpleteaser) and the guy playing 'Skimble' (so sorry hi name escapes me for now!) were actually DUBBED! when it was released and they weren't told! Apparently the Skimbleshanks guy wasn't a singer so that's not so bad but Jo Gibb CAN SING and was mighty disappinted!!! (altho the girl who dubbs her is still great!)

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*MuSiCaLs_FaN*, I know it says they were in the DVD credits, but is that really true? I might be making this up, but I remember there being controversy about that...

I created a CD of just the audio via the DVD. I was very disappointed that they didn't release an audio CD, so I decided to make one on my own. I think it was pretty easy, and turned out well. It's a nice addition to my collection of broadway musical/musical movie soundtracks.

*MuSiCaLs_FaN* wrote:
"I will agree with you I would actually like a copy of that version, as there are a few new arrangements for songs etc.. (ie Mungojerry & Rumpleteaser) and interesting thing to note tho - Jo Gibb (Rumpleteaser) and the guy playing 'Skimble' (so sorry hi name escapes me for now!) were actually DUBBED! when it was released and they weren't told! Apparently the Skimbleshanks guy wasn't a singer so that's not so bad but Jo Gibb CAN SING and was mighty disappinted!!! (altho the girl who dubbs her is still great!)"

Is it confirmed that their voices were dubbed? From what I've read, I thought that it was just a rumor, but nobody knew if it was actually true--I've seen some places that say it is true, and other places say that it is false. But in any case, the singer had a very nice voice--and accent as well.

The only release I ever saw was the Elaine Paige CD Single for "Memory". I'm surprised they didn't release a full length, as they did for Joseph and Jesus Christ Superstar.

I enjoy Cats.

And there IS a plot.

It's one thing to say you don't LIKE a show. Another to say "I'm sorry" to someone who does.

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Jo Gibb is dubbed, my friend was recently in 'Chitty' with her and she confirmed this she wasn't told she was going to be dubbed it was done after it was filmed and 'Skimbleshanks' wasn't dubbed purely becoz they wanted a scottish accent, the actor was also not a singerbut an amazing dancer!

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Cats was the first musical I saw and got me started on seeing, loving and appreciating musical theatre.

*It employed hundreds of actors, stagehands, musicians and others for years and years.
*It produced a song known round the world.
*It was employment for future well-known actors like Charlotte D'Amboise, Bryan Batt, Terrence Mann, Brenda Braxton, Lilias White, and Liz Callaway
*It won Betty Buckley her only Tony Award
*It ran for 17 years...20 in London I believe
*It is still touring
*It's revenue between tickets, merchandise, cast recordings, DVD/Video, and general boost to the local resturant economy has been huge

They were doing something right.

Beautiful!!!!! This show did not offer a CD for the DVD release which is a shame. Some voices were dubbed, some were not. It's right in the credits!!!!!!

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