Cool
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics

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ICE (spoken)
You wanna live in this lousy world? Play it cool!

ACTION
I wanna get even!

ICE
Get cool!

A-RAB
I wanna bust!

ICE
Bust cool!

ACTION
I wanna go!

ICE
Go cool!

(sung)
Boy, boy, crazy boy
Get cool boy
Got a rocket in your pocket
Keep cooly cool boy
Don't get hot
'Cause man you got
Some high times ahead
Take it slow
And Daddy-O
You can live it up and die in bed

Boy, boy, crazy boy
Stay loose boy
Breeze it, buzz it
Easy does it
Turn off the juice boy!
Go man go
But not like a yo-yo school boy
Just play it cool boy
Real cool

(spoken)
Easy Action

Cool it A-rab... Cool it...

ALL (sung)
Boy, boy, crazy boy
Stay loose boy
Breeze it, buzz it
Easy does it
Turn off the juice boy!

ICE
Just play it cool boy
Real cool

(spoken)
OK. Let's go.

Overall Meaning

The song "Cool" is from the original Broadway cast version of West Side Story. In this song, the characters are discussing the idea of "cool" and how it can help them navigate the challenges of their lives. The song is a conversation between multiple characters, including Ice, Action, and A-Rab.

In the opening lines, Ice asks if they want to live in this "lousy" world, suggesting that in order to survive in their tough environment, they need to "play it cool." This sets the theme for the song, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a cool demeanor in difficult situations.

Action chimes in, expressing his desire for revenge, to "get even." In response, Ice reinforces the notion of remaining cool in this pursuit, instructing him to "get cool." A-Rab also expresses his desire to cause trouble, or "bust," and Ice again reminds him to do it in a cool manner, telling him to "bust cool."

As the song turns into a sung section, Ice addresses the singer, referred to as "boy." He encourages him to keep cool and not let his temper or emotions get the best of him. Ice suggests that there are exciting times ahead for him, but he should take it slow and enjoy life while still being mindful of the consequences.

The lyrics continue with the phrase "Daddy-O," a slang term for a man, suggesting a sense of camaraderie or mentorship. It implies that the singer can have a full and fulfilling life while still remaining cool. The repetitive lines of "boy, boy, crazy boy" and "stay loose boy" further highlight the importance of maintaining composure and not getting caught up in the chaos of their surroundings.

The characters then chant "breeze it, buzz it, easy does it, turn off the juice boy!" This can be interpreted as a reminder to not let their passions or energy levels get too high. Instead, they should find a balance and keep their actions under control.

The song concludes with Ice's instruction to "just play it cool boy, real cool." This final line encapsulates the entire meaning of the song, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a cool demeanor in order to navigate the challenges they face in their lives.

Overall, the lyrics of this song convey the idea that being cool, in both attitude and action, is a valuable trait to have when dealing with the hardships of their world. It encourages the characters to approach their situations with composure and control, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and successful life.

Line by Line Meaning

ICE (spoken)
ICE is telling someone that if they want to live in this world, they need to maintain a calm and collected attitude.

ACTION
ACTION expresses his desire to seek revenge.

ICE
ICE encourages ACTION to stay calm and composed.

A-RAB
A-RAB expresses his desire to release his frustration.

ICE
ICE advises A-RAB to release his frustration in a controlled manner.

ACTION
ACTION expresses his desire to take action.

ICE
ICE tells ACTION to take action in a cool and composed manner.

Boy, boy, crazy boy
ICE addresses a young man who is wild and unpredictable.

Get cool boy
ICE advises the young man to calm down and maintain a cool demeanor.

Got a rocket in your pocket
ICE acknowledges that the young man has potential or exciting prospects.

Keep cooly cool boy
ICE emphasizes the importance of staying calm and collected.

Don't get hot
ICE warns against getting angry or losing control.

'Cause man you got
ICE acknowledges the young man's potential or advantages in life.

Some high times ahead
ICE predicts that the young man will experience exciting and positive moments in the future.

Take it slow
ICE advises the young man to approach life at a steady pace.

And Daddy-O
ICE uses a playful term to address the young man, emphasizing a sense of camaraderie or coolness.

You can live it up and die in bed
ICE suggests that the young man can live a fulfilling life and find satisfaction even in the end.

Stay loose boy
ICE advises the young man to remain relaxed and flexible.

Breeze it, buzz it
ICE encourages the young man to approach life with ease and enthusiasm.

Easy does it
ICE advises the young man to take things slowly and gently.

Turn off the juice boy!
ICE urges the young man to stop being overly energized or impulsive.

Go man go
ICE encourages the young man to take action and chase his dreams.

But not like a yo-yo school boy
ICE warns the young man against being inconsistent or easily influenced.

Just play it cool boy
ICE advises the young man to handle situations with composure and control.

Real cool
ICE emphasizes that the young man should be genuinely calm and collected.

Easy Action
ICE tells ACTION to calm down and take things slowly.

Cool it A-rab... Cool it...
ICE tells A-RAB to calm down and control his emotions.

Boy, boy, crazy boy
ICE addresses the wild and unpredictable young man again.

Stay loose boy
ICE advises the young man to remain relaxed and flexible.

Breeze it, buzz it
ICE encourages the young man to approach life with ease and enthusiasm.

Easy does it
ICE advises the young man to take things slowly and gently.

Turn off the juice boy!
ICE urges the young man to stop being overly energized or impulsive.

Just play it cool boy
ICE advises the young man to handle situations with composure and control.

Real cool
ICE emphasizes that the young man should be genuinely calm and collected.

OK. Let's go.
ICE gives the signal to proceed with their plans or actions.

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Comments from YouTube:

@InLikeInk

15y↑78

Just hearing this passable audio of Betty Buckley's "Memory" give me chills. Imagine being in the theater when she performed. She'd suck the oxygen out of your lungs. Powerful!

@rc-g3593

2y↑10

I love these costumes! Especially the variety in the wig lengths— I think that’s been a little bit lost over the years.

@kaciebroadfield262

9y↑129

For anyone criticizing the dance, Dame Gillian Lynne (choreographer) wanted this show to not be a jazz show or a balletic show, she wanted this to be something different, which they achieved. You have to open your eyes and look at it. I've loved this show for most of my life and have been in it and watched the movie hundreds of times and saw it live three times. It's a metaphor for being accepted where you came from because Grizabella left the tribe to go find success as the "glamour cat" but she didn't succeed, so she came back to the tribe, and they didn't accept her because she left. Then, Victoria the White Cat sees the good in her and accepts her back.

@PADARM

4y↑4

Amen

@MarkvanBeelen

10y↑64

Videos of then are the treasures for now and the future!
The show has developed so much in the course of the last 30 years, that it's just wonderful to see how the originals did it.
And Betty Buckley is simply phenomenal!

@BallJoinedWing

3y↑1

Yea, while I loved seeing this it also really made me appreciate just how much polish went into the recorded version.

@ChasehaWing

3y↑9

I kinda love this. This is the raw form of Cats, and even through the blurry lens of the camera, it's amazing to see the original show and compare it from here to now. The makeup itself is amazing in it's own way. The scariness in it's own way is beautiful...

I wish I could watch the whole show throughout the different generations.

@user-mn4kg3jb4j

23w↑1

The best performance of this Broadway musical ever! It is perfect! The very Pretty and extremely talented actress singer, dance and entertainer Betty Buckley is the best and one and only Grizabella, the Glamour Cat and received the Tony for best actress in a Broadway Musical for Cats in 1983! The song Memory truly belongs only to Betty Buckley! The original entire Broadway Cats cast are excellent and the best ever! They are perfect! Everything is perfect! I was born in the late fall of 1978. I remember watching this! Thank you so much for posting and sharing this!

@lkblondie8061

6y↑92

Its sad knowing some of these great people arent alive anymore :(

@joefish6091

3y↑18

They live on in the hearts of the million who watched the show. the recorded show or numbers from it live on to be eternally enjoyed.

Good art never dies.

@phillgreenland2390

4y↑12

That shot of Terry and then Bonnie looking into the camera shook my bones. Wonderful memories. We miss you, Bonnie.

@XxLeschaxX

15y↑13

Aw man, thank you for uploading this! This was bloody fantastic! Cats will always be my favorite musical!

@waterpurificationproductsi7056

40w↑1

My lucky daughter got to have as her Musical Theater instructor at her Drama Workshop and voice coach an actual original Broadway cast member of this Cats. He was really great and wildly talented and I'm jealous as when I was a Theater major in college I had no instructor that even came close.

@TheaterPup

2y↑5

I got to watch the entire original Broadway show at the New York Public Library's archives. It was awesome finally putting faces to the voices I'd heard all these years. :D

@samewi1

1y↑1

I saw in the NYPL online catalogue that (if I remember the wording) "approved researchers" can view it. And I was sad 😞. How did you manage to view it? Any special approval needed?

@TheaterPup

@Shashava Sanja Well I did make it clear that I was doing research into a possible story, and gave specific examples such as staging, lighting, etc.

@liam6169

49w

@TheaterPup How is the video quality？

@TheaterPup

49w↑1

@liam自立自强 Oh it looked great, clearly professionally done.

@liam6169

49w

@TheaterPup Is the video clear enough to see their faces? It is 40 years ago. Will it be blurry?

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@porcupinesauce3872

4y↑8

honestly I think the makeup and outfits is as fine as the 1998 one just the video quality is not the best. I wish they can publish this musical in higher quality. always love and appreciate the original cast (I kinda feel bad 1998 is getting so much more attention, even tho it's the first of this musical I watched and love it too )

@saberfan

5y↑54

It looks so much better than the 2019 one

@randomness928

3y↑10

Dog shit looks better than the 2019 one but yes I agree this is much better

@jenkzkh

11y↑25

i was lucky enough to see the original cast when i was 14. they were much better singers and WAY better dancers! They should have made the movie version; today's generation (and i speak as a mom) was robbed!

@liesvandenplas8066

6y↑3

A lot of people from the original cast (mostly West End cast, but also Dutch, Broadway and tour originals) actually got in for the film

@caitlinjane92

9y↑27

4:53 I get so many goosebumps at that part!

@jemimathekitten7435

8y↑2

YESSSSSS! Every freakin time!

@doveingly

14y↑8

First off I want to say that I adore cats! one of my favorite musicals. That being said, I think I prefer the DVD to this one. I know they were just starting and all but the tempo is sooooooo fast, I know all the words and I could barley keep up singing in my head! And I just like the cast better, the man who plays munkustrap voice gives me the tingles.

@Najork

2y↑4

Look up “A Cat’s Diary” by Stephen Hanan (Gus/Growltiger), about the rehearsal and staging process of the broadway production. Incredible portrait of this group of people.

@rscmrcmd

11y↑23

1:22 "And waltzes by Strauss." Rene Clemente at bottom right. He was one of the sweetest men I have ever known and one of the best singing/ dancing actors. He became dance captain for this production.

@BallJoinedWing

3y↑2

Aww how sweet♡

@Darktoothh

11y↑10

Exactly and it's LIVE. Can't exactly take cuts and edit everything together. Saw this live. Amazing.

@narniaprincess05

14y↑1

i totally agree! I saw this in a smaller theatre, with a smaller company (probably only 15 actors/actresses) yet they all sang amazingly well, and still moved really fast. It was incredible!

@nathanbarry1465

10y↑74

Damn that Grizabella's voice was phenomenal!

@troyandrew7443

8y↑12

who plays her? betty buckley?

@austinpearce5442

8y↑1

+Troy Andrew in London it was originally meant to be Dame Judi Dench!

@liesvandenplas8066

6y↑9

Troy Andrew It is indeed Betty Buckley

@chrisbaerart

5y↑1

Betty was perfection. She owns it in every way.

@EmilyGloeggler7984

4y↑1

Rather generic.

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@dka54

9y↑34

This is the first time seeing or hearing a Cats performance except for the commercials as a kid in the 90's and I must say I like it. I was missing out.

@TheaterPup

8y↑2

+Din din I'm right there with you. I will always regret I never got to see this cast live. One of those "I would have liked to have known you, but I was just a kid" moments. :)

@dka54

8y↑4

+TheaterPup I went to see the current Cats in Broadway. It was nice .

@TheaterPup

8y↑1

Din din Oh cool, glad you enjoyed it! Really hoping I'll get to go as well.

@brookeggleston9314

5y↑1

@TheaterPup Go see the touring show! The National Companies are top notch! These people eat, sleep, drink, live and breathe together!! Many go on to lead roles on Broadway! Just because you can't get to Broadway doesn't mean you can't see the show! Go for it!!! 🎭😎

@kangadillo

10y↑108

The cat who sings "Can you say of your bite that it's worse than your bark" is Terrence Mann, the original Broadway Javert in 1987 and lately Charlemagne in "Pippin."

@CreepyOldCrypts

9y↑15

heaventree ofstars he was also the original Beast in Beauty and the Beast, as well as Mel in the Addams Family.

@kangadillo

9y↑4

Yes, I saw him in "Beauty in the Beast." Not in the Addams Family, though.

@dka54

9y↑6

Thanks. That's the first thing I thought of when he said that line. "Who's the actor?!" I was intrigued.

@kangadillo

9y↑4

Din din You're welcome. It just goes to show what a standout quality he has. You can see it even when he just sings one line.

@lilakylalives9326

5y↑4

He played rum tum tugger

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@zval101

9y↑54

I love how "Cats" has changed so much over the years

@PhoenixBorealis

14y↑4

I love this musical so much! If I could have seen this version live, I SO would! To all who say it should be changed/made cuter, go watch the movie.

@ibizamaria

I was there in 1983

@FabinhoFlapp

5y↑10

Betty! ❤
A true DIVA!

@QonOUTview

14y↑1

Just saw her LIVE this past Dec and she does it with the gestures.

@lisawooley6714

8y↑14

My first introduction to Betty Buckley was "Eight is Enough," though I loved her there, I enjoyed her stage performances more. Especially CATS!

@bogstandardful

6y↑10

Betty is just amazing!!!!!!

@dstormm13

11y↑11

This was a pretty raw form. They hadn't quite figured out the make-up to the perfection that we have it now. I'm playing Munkustrap in Central Illinois' first high school rendition of this show ever this weekend. We are blessed to have the funding to make the costumes amazing. I agree with Elphie31 though; you have no idea how difficult this show is. I'm glad they learned from this first experience.

@ryanschwartz4959

2y↑1

Second, actually; it premiered in London before getting a Broadway production

@sampeacaml9307

4y↑5

Lovely costumes. :-)

@joanborger702

Splendid! Saw it years ago, loved it!

@daytonville

13y↑27

Why compare this version with the dvd version? Obviously the DVD version is better to watch online or on tv because it was made for that purpose. The chosen actors, the costumes and the make-up on the DVD was all specifically done to look amazing on DVD. This youtube clip was a taping of a live performance when they didn't even have a concept of DVD or HD. It's an unfair comparison. Plus, things progress and get better over time - the DVD cast could watch this clip and study this cast 1st.

@MopTopMase

2y↑1

I love, hate, and am SHOCKED that the arrangements for Jellicle Songs HAVE NOT CHANGED IN 40 YEARS!!!

@finleyforevermore

3y↑1

I'm kind of sad that their performance medley has been shortened in later years. Compare this to the 2016 revival performance on GMA or at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. It's shortened a LOT. It's not bad, I just miss this version.

@galenstone9097

6y↑2

Buckley owns this piece forever.

@RippedWhetheredStar

13y

@Randomifyify I've been singing this music ever since I first saw the London taped version when I was like... maybe 6 or 7? It's by far my favorite musical and I can "synchronize" my voice to not only the speed of the music (which is a bit fast in this version) but to the other cast members. Once again, I really do admire their effort. I'm not bashing them, I'm just saying they could do with some work.

@flowerbombj7235

3y↑1

I remember seeing the cats posters everywhere in the 80s I was a kid .but now I am watching this amazing video now I understand...

@jamcar7

11y↑9

It is definitely Betty Buckley singing here. There is a vid here on the Tube where she sings "Memory" on Johnny Carson. She validates it was herself in this production. Btw, Dame Judi Dentch" (sp?) was ALW's first choice for the original Grizabella but suffered a torn Achilles tendon and Elaine Page agreed to step in...

@Day1onDay1

4y↑1

Ya learn something new everyday! 💗

@lewisyoung4531

4y↑2

Judi Dench did not have the voice of Elaine Paige or Betty Buckley.

Dame Judi is a phenomenal actress, but Elaine Paige is a better singer.

Buckley is a great singer too, but I cannot get past her being the replacement mom on Eight Is Enough.

Elaine Paige went on to do several shoes with ALW.

@lewisyoung4531

Judi Dench was the original Sally Bowles in Cabaret on the West End.

When the movie was made, the producers were afraid of Liza Minelli playing Sally Bowles, because they thought her singing voice was too good to be Sally Bowles.

@lewisyoung4531

Judi Dench's first starring role on West End was Lady Macbeth, opposite Ian McKellen.

When I heard Dench and McKellen were both going to be in the CATS 2019 Movie, I had such high hopes.

@Gothicvampyressgwen1

12y↑2

The woman that played Demeter in this production later played Bombaruna on broadway. She was one of few original cast members to do so!

@persephone2706

Bombalurina*

@OreadNYC

12y↑13

Elaine Page (if I'm not mistaken) originated it in London, and Betty Buckley was the first to play it on Broadway.

@GeorgiaAwkward

9y↑1

i went to see cats back in April in London, and its changed a lot over the years, but its still amazing

@jeanettesmith765

2y↑1

Elaine Paige is my favorite Grizabella but Betty Buckley is also wonderful.

@MergGates1

15y↑2

Memory was amazing!!!!

@ericmorgan47

9y↑29

come on like you guys know how to dance this????????? Well I actually do, and I can tell you that to do this eight times a week, is amazing, I apllaud this fantastic performance! Not everyone can be brits! STOP WITH THE CRITIC OF THE DANCING, UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY HAVE IT DOESN'T COUNT!

@ArcticFlame18

16y↑1

Do keep in mind that this is the ORIGINAL Broadway cast. CATS originally opened in London in NINETEEN-EIGHTY-ONE. The makeup and costuming are bound to be "primitive". At least we can identify certain cats. Especially Victoria, Mr. Mistoffolees, Munkustrap, Old Deuteronomy, Sillabub, and Grizabella.

@SweetJackknife

7y↑184

I'm glad they kept making improvements to the hair and makeup, because they used to look so terrifying! Still an incredible show though!

@itsyaboilogan642

5y↑22

Wait until you see the movie

@CaseyBlizzard

3y↑4

I prefer these broadway designs. They're more scruffy and mysterious.

@lucasr621

3y↑5

I actually love the brighter color palette and emphasized makeup. Very 80s, very clowny. Charming in its own ways. The original London production from 1981 is also incredibly intriguing in design. Much scruffier, bare, scrappier and darker than any following production. I really appreciate the early productions, however, the 1998 video is the pinnacle of Cats in my opinion. It found the sweet spot between too dark and too bright, while also being extremely polished. After that, I have not seen a production I liked...

@lucasr621

@ugly dog it is so interesting and beautiful in its own way. I was very obsessed with it for a solid year, trying to find any media I could from that production lol.

@tankunicorn134

in my opinion, the best costuming was the 1998 show ^_^

@rumpleteazer33

11y↑2

The thing is, this was BEFORE the film was in production at all, and this production is the raw talent and coppery sound that it was originally, and some people, like thyself, like the other stuff better. I like both, but am open to any production. =^.^=

@AtlasBlueSource

5y↑34

This looks way better than Universal's movie tbh

@kimahrinsg9103

5y↑3

Am I the only or who doesn’t think it sucks and thinks it looks kinda good? It doesn’t look amazing or perfect, but I don’t think it looks nearly as bad as everyone says.

@hairyreddick

12y↑1

I loved this show for years, I saw original tours and on broadway, but I could never figure out why they kept on bringing on grizabella over and over and make her sing the same song over and over, different words, but the same song, for a time I couldnt figure out if this was memory or the next time she came out or the other times she came out in act 2 and sang it again and again. tee heee. I still love it though, lots of darkness and mystery.

@littlesongbird1

13y

@PhoenixBorealis Very true and if you watch the documentary about the making of cats, when Webber met with Elliot's widow she was concerned about that and Webber told her he didn't see them as cute and cuddly but as something more like "Hot Gossip" and more edgy.

@PhoenixBorealis

13y↑1

@tppipersa I am a huge Brent fan, but don't knock Timothy until you understand him. Did you know he hated his Mistoffelees vest (because it weighed like 15 pounds,) but her wore it anyway? It even caused him to faint under the hot stage lights, during a performance, and he still acted in it afterward. That's a devotion most of us will never understand. Without people like Timothy Scott, you wouldn't even know who Jacob Brent was! Mr. Scott died before I was born, and I am still a grateful fan!

@lightheartdoesstuff1897

5y↑14

Sorry to break your spirits guys but go watch the remake trailer of this, it's terrifying and I'm really sad what they did to this masterpiece

@James007HungerZone

5y↑1

I dont see any difference between the two.

@silvehstorm4983

8y↑3

Omg who plays Jemina? Her voice is amazing!

@austinpearce5442

8y↑1

Sillabub is jemima's Broadway counterpart

@liesvandenplas8066

Whitney Kershaw played Sillabub here

@liesvandenplas8066

6y↑1

Austin Pearce in the original Sillabub does the parts indeed from the film cat Jemima, but in more recent versions of the musical Sillabub and Jemima have merged into one cat

@lilakylalives9326

5y↑1

Silveh Storm so I looked it up and Jemina was played by carol Richards. Sillabub was played by Whitney Kershaw

@lieselpolizzi2761

omg! love cats! and i just watched the original production!!!!!!! : D
soooooo lucky!

@moonbeam87jackkelly67

26w

Chills Every Time.

@littlesongbird1

15y↑5

The lines actually help the add depth to the make up from all the way in the back. Close up it does look strange which is why in the video they changed the make up.

@KatThePuppyGirl

12y

i:52 i LOVE this girl! she's so funny!

@PhoenixBorealis

14y↑5

This is theatre. It is experimental and adventurous. It's raw, un-refined beauty; the beginnings of what would be a great and popular show. If it wasn't for this version, we wouldn't have the cute, fun video we all know and love. I am grateful that these people were all brave enough to try something new and set the trend that made it what it is today. You know, the reason T. S. Elliot turned down Disney? It is because they wanted to turn his beloved creations into pussycats. He DIDN'T want that!

@Minyadagniriel

10y↑28

I'm sorry XD I lol'd really hard at the cat at 1:52 !!!!!!! What a great face!!! XD

@lilakylalives9326

5y↑4

Minyadagniriel omg that was terrifying

@BallJoinedWing

3y↑1

Lol!!!

@gcibbarelli

12y↑2

hahaha Demeter went cross eyed! priceless

@BonJoviFan96

14y

betty buckley sings like a pro

@pumpkinpatch5

4y↑6

RIP Timothy Scott. 🥀

@aharcturusful

10y

tributo musical a los gatunos.........................

@Rawrglicious

14y↑3

@garrymusic91 The singing in the original cast is a thousand times better than the movie.

@Boonedaba

14y

If I revived this, it would be with the Sweedish Set and Costumes.

@MomLAU

Is there any video footage of the "Macavity" number with this particular cast?

@Day1onDay1

I for real just clicked this video and said to myself, "..at Tony's? Who's Tony?"
🤦‍♀️😂🤣😂🤣💀

@katielawrence5420

I love Betty Buckley.

@littlesongbird1

15y↑2

I think it is just his wif...but you have a point. I loved timothy scott as misto and he was in the movie annie. It is a shame he died so young from HIV. I don't think anyone can play a better misto than him.

@ValtronW

13y↑1

Makes me sad watching this. I feel like none of the recent productions could ever measure up to this. The current US national tour is pathetic in comparison. I wish I was alive at the time this came out. Now.....the magic is just gone.

@persephone2706

5y↑1

Oh if you though the magic was gone 7 years ago, it's really sucked dry now.

@James007HungerZone

5y↑5

See look, the original show looked like this as well, people freaking out over the movie is hilarious.

@James007HungerZone

@DerpyDoge Yeah and they often dress similar to this too yet they hate this movie.

@indescriibablexx

15y↑1

would anyone happen to know the name of the woman playing the cat who sings "when you're walking alone"? it's definitely not betty buckley, she appears from offstage before memory, and this cat never leaves the stage before then.

@matthewcooper4248

This has to be one of the most terrifying things I've ever seen. Not just because of the makeup but the singing was just way too precise and lacked emotion. Obviously it was the original cast so improvements were always being made, but still - scary.

@littlesongbird1

13y↑1

@KennethStalsworth I think Webber Agreed with you. Speilberg wanted to do an animated version of this musical and while it was in planning stages he consulted with Webber who decided not to grant rights saying he was making it too cutesy which is why webber did the video version.

@kathie0823

15y

This musical should be brought back to Broadway!! It's fantastic. However, the set would need a complete revamp! The cats are creepy as heck!!! And, the set is rather drab. It could be so magical if it was cute, rather than scary! Kids shouldn't be afraid of the cats.

@maddieylena6

15y

I must say, I prefer the London cast.

@cassandraTPWK

5y↑8

But I still don't know what a "Jellical" is.

@retroreactiveaj7248

Bruh does the revival not do the “Dive through the air” choreography anymore? I watched a bootleg of it and was disappointed when I didn’t see them swing.

@christineludlow3101

38w↑1

Betty Buckley Is best! Gone are the days of good Broadway shows... sigh 😔

@theluckynames

15y

No, Demeter sings her regular line in OBC recording and in this. Its Bombalurina because she has the same makeup and costume in the Book of the Musical.

@dylanv7014

3y↑1

Betty Buckley the queen

@EmilyGrumbine

11y↑2

RIP Timothy Scott. <3

@kamwrites

13y

@daytonville Not to mention a lot of the voices on the DVD version were overdubs. Some were cast for their looks and dancing, and someone else sang. You're right, there is no comparison at all.

@dst014

15y↑1

Yes thats him its always like that with the costume he gets into the tugger suit when the rum tum tugger song comes on

@Disneyfangirl-qy2zp

10y

does anyone recognize the cat that sings can you see in the dark? she looks so familiar like if i have seen her in a movie or something.........

@ericmorgan47

9y↑2

Kathryne Eikenberry Marlena Danielle who was in the Opening of Cats on Broadway in 1982 and stayed with the show until it closed in 2000!

@liesvandenplas8066

6y↑1

That was Marlena Daniella. She did the show for over 12 years (although she changed roles after this. She went from Demeter to Bombulerina) so she was in a lot of performances. Including the 10 years anniversary one

@theluckynames

15y

Its Donna King I believe. She played Bombalurina.

@littlesongbird1

16y

Not sure,...but try to remember this was the original Broadway cast and no one had really done this sort of make up before. PS. Who are you playing? Upload your production if you can!

@Mona07452

6y↑1

Betty Buckley.❤

@Mistoxx

16y

LOL at Misto!

@joshlira2110

5y↑1

They're also adapting this musical into a movie, staring Taylor Swift, Jason Derrulo, and Rebel Wilson, it's coming out Christmas 2019.

@xEccentricElectricx

12y

@Shinglemump That would take all the incredible dance out of it though, which I believe is its best quality.

@ValtronW

13y↑2

@RippedWhetheredStar They could use some work? Ha! You are aware that a great number of this cast was in the video version, right? Not to mention, this was a live performance! They performed this every single night. C'mon now.

@trojan20111

10y

i love grizabella ....... thats what my sisters rule in her participation this coming oct.10

@TheSpannaanna

11y

well said!

@dianaAthemiscyra

12y

@PhoenixBorealis Indeed. If Disney had gotten a hold on this project, you could have expected it to be more along the lines of "The Aristocats".

@persephone2706

Wow, you really predicted the future there.

@krazykittymatt

14y

FINALLY, someone agrees with me!!! I don't get it!!!

@Romano2018

5y↑14

one more reason why practical effects > cgi

@foreverlove88able

12y

I love cats, and now im terrified of them.

@orbweaver9750

15y

Betty Buckley <3

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