Just went through my playlist, the theme song play and thought of Cats Rangers!🥰
With the Deuteronomy Siblings
😼Macavity and Munkustrap often fight on who gets to be a red ranger so they can be the leader. They often do rock, paper, scissor and when lose, Macavity picks black and Munkustrap picks blue.
😼Tugger choose green and love the power flute (which he does practice on cause he loves to play different instruments)
😼Tugger would ask Misto if he'd like to play with them. He only plays if Victoria is with him and hey the more the merrier right?
😼Victoria picks pink and Misto can only get yellow which he doesn't mind.
The thought of five kittens playing Power Rangers with their Rangers suit is adorable! 💖
Olivier Rey (Pouncival) rehearsing the Jellicle ball, Paris 1989; plus, him in his Pounce makeup.
With Fabrice Herrault covering Mistoffelees, Theara Ward as Cassandra (pale jumpsuit, near the piano in most photos), Philippe Ermelier as Deuteronomy (lying on the floor at the back).
In the second photo, Mistoffelees is bending forward, looking over his shoulder at Pouncival. The woman sitting under the barre is Sandrine Diard, a swing: I'm not sure what role she's covering here.
In the third photo, with them all waking up from sleep, Mistoffelees is in front with his hands in the air and Pouncival is snarling to his left. Directly behind him is Rozlyne Howell, a swing who is probably covering Bombalurina; and Cassandra is second from the right.
• Quaxo and Misto are two different cats. They're twins and Tugger being the Himbo he is, doesn't clock into this fact for the longest time. He is very confused why one moment "Misto" hates his guts and in the next is very receptive to his flirting and even teases him back.
• Both Quaxo and Mistofelees are Bustopher's kittens.
• Demeter and Bombalurina are Jellylorum's daughters.
• Macavity has two daughters. Jemima through Demeter and Electra through Bomba. (@jellylorum-thecampcounslercat has this hcn as well and I couldn't have agreed more when I saw it on her blog).
• Etcetera was found by the tribe abandoned in the streets and Jenny took it upon herself to raise the kitten.
• Mute!Victoria. Just this. No need to say more.
• Plato is Asparagus Jr.'s son, and he never misses a chance to embarrass Plato in front of Victoria (either intentionally or not).
• Victoria is super feminine, delicate and pastel-y but she's impulsive and kind of a little shit. That's why her, Jerrie and Teazer get along so well.
• Both Plato and Victoria are Bi and they Bi panick together as a couple.
• Electra is a great listener and knows everybody's secrets. You want to know anything, you know that she knows. But she only opens her wise mouth when truly necessary.
• Skimbleshanks has no kittens of his own, so he has a huge soft spot for the Toms and lets them play in the express's carrier carriage whenever it's not in activity.
• Cassandra is a suave goddess and a killer business woman and one of those people that don't need to put effort in how good they look, they just look flawless as soon as they wake up.
• Munkustrap receives gifts from nearly all kittens on father's day every year. Because yes, he deserves it.
• Jemima and Electra have an inkling of Macavity's magic. Jemima can feel other people's feelings on herself like a mirror, while Electra has occasional visions and premonitions. Both of them can see Auras.
• Okay but Alonzo x Electra (Alectra?) anyone?
• On the same note Bombalurina x Cassandra because come on you guuuuys. Two beautiful Queens. Alone. No Tom good enough to hold their incredible power. They might as well help each other and become invincible lesbian moms.
• Coritopat and Tantomile are also magical cats. They're telepaths.
• Coricopat has a crush on Exotica and can't talk straight when around her. He stumbles into his words so bad that at some point he entertained the idea of having Tantomile tell him what to say telepathically so he doesn't look so stupid.
After Waking up in Tugger’s Apartment complex after a long night of celebrating for Munkstraps and Demeter's engagement party, Mistoffelees finds himself being able to remember bits and parts from yesterday’s party with a bit of confusion of what happened and how he got there.
Thank the everlasting cat he has Rum tum tugger to help him fill in the blanks that are if he will actually tell him what actually happened.
What Happened at Last night’s party?
Sunlight streams golden through the curtains in a well-mannered announcement of the risen sun as it shined in the dim-lilted bedroom where the small form of a fair-skinned male with night-sky hair with white highlights and cat ears sat on top of his head as he curled up with his tail lying beside him as he groaned turning over in his sleep facing the window.
He groaned again as the sunlight came in contact with his face making him hiss softly as he slowly opened his blue and yellowish-orange eyes as he glared at the light that disturbs his peaceful slumber. Mistoffelees sat up in bed as he let out an annoyed groan before stretching his arms out as he blinked his eyes tiredly looking around.
Mistoffelees looked around the room in confusion as he groaned in pain as a pain-splitting headache racked his brain from his hangover.
“What the hell happened last night” He mumbled as he tried to remember where he was or what had happened as he tried to think of the events from last night.
Oh right” He mutters as he put a hand on his forehead eyebrows crinkled together. “The party with Bombalurina and Cassandra, Man that was a wild night”
The night with those two was a bit of a blurry spell. All he can recall was that they were in celebrating Munkstraps and Demeter's engagement and they all decide to go out to a club for a fun night of drinking and dancing.
He remembers seeing Tugger at the bar with Alonzo having a drinking contest seeing who can hold down their liquid as well as some random cat giving him some unwanted moves on him and that was it, some parts of his memory were a bit fuzzy on some of the edges here and there.
“But how did I get here,” Misto thought to himself as a mouthwatering smell filled his nose.
He got out of bed and opened the door to the bedroom as he left to go investigate the aroma, He walked downstairs peaking his head around the corner as he looked around.
The place was in a modern rock style touch that could use a little cleaning here and there with some quick vacuuming under the couch and wiping down the dust off of the glass table end table. The couch was a light grey fabrics with dark grey and red couch cushions with engraved patterned full of little squiggly line and a loop-after a loop, Misto walked over as he picked up the pillow moving his fingers across the design.
He heard a voice quietly humming in the kitchen as he walked over towards the room looking around the corner to see a tall male standing in front of the stove as he moved the pan around, His skinny long golden-brown tail with brown spots moved side to side as he ran a hand through his hair ears peaking up.
“T-Tugger” Misto questioned looking at him as the Maine coon turned to look at him a smile full on his lips.
“Oh good morning sparkles,” He said cheerfully as he held the spatula in his hand “Good to see that your wake”
Mistoffeleeswinced in pain as he held on to his head at the volume of Tugger’s voice while he walked over to the kitchen table sitting down while holding his head in his hands while his ears folded laying down on his hair, He grumbled a small “Hey” while letting out a small groan.
Tugger walked over and pushed a warm glass of water and two Aspirin pills towards the tom as he walked back to the oven fixing breakfast for the both of them. The tom lifted his head from the table as he eyed the two tablets and a glass of water before hissing in pain as he took the tablets while drinking down some water to cure his hangover.
“Hangover huh??” Tugger said glancing behind him as he eyed Misto who was now taking small sips of his water.
Mistoffelees just nods his head letting out a small sigh as Tugger walked over towards the table and sat down two pancakes with eggs and bacon as he set on the plates in front of him as well as silverware.
“What’s this??”
Tugger chuckled at Tom as he exclaimed with humor “Uhh Breakfast, What else”
Misto sighs as he picked up his fork rubbing his head as he picked at the pancakes “I knew that” He mutters as his stomach growled audibly causing him to blush.
The food smelled Incredible as he picked at it, He just hopes that it tastes as good as it smells, he stabbed at his pancake as he brought the floppy cake to his lips and took a small bite.
“Not so bad, At least he didn’t burn it like that last time he invited me over for breakfast”
He grabbed the bottle of maple syrup that was on the table as he drizzling it on top before eating licking the syrup off his lips looking up at tugger to see the Maine coon doing the same before eating.
The two ate in silence the only sound was their utensils clinking and hitting against the plates as they looked down at their breakfast, Misto looked up at Tugger as he watched him eat.
“I didn’t know if you wanted rice pudding or not, so I hope this is okay” Tugger spoke breaking the silence.
Misto looked at Tugger as he cleared his throat while pressing his lips together.
“No, this is fine”
Tugger nodded his head going back to eat.
“Just ask him what happed last night”
“Just ask him what happed last night”
“Just ask him what happed last night”
“Just ask him already!!”
“Umm, Hey Tugger??” Misto asked breaking the silence yellow and blue eyes gazing into his light brown ones.
“Yes, Misto” Tugger focusing his attention on him as he leaned his arms on the table.
Can you tell me what the heck happen last night” He asked nervously rubbing the back of his neck eyes downcast?
“You don’t remember what happened last night” He inquired raising a brow at him looking shocked
”Well, I can recall bits and pieces but not all of it” He chuckled tapping his fingers on the table “So I wanted to know if you remember something” Mistoffelees Questioned blinking at him with a nervous made its way on his lips.
Tugger leaned back in his chair as he looked up towards the ceiling as Misto watched him tap his chin before glossing over his face and smile. He chuckled before taking in a shape breath through his teeth.
“Well, last night's events were very interesting, most importantly when you got drunk and started to dance on the table in the bar with people cheering you on” He grinned as he saw the horrified expression on Misto face.
“I did what…..”
“You danced on bar tables last night with Bombalurina, It was so hilarious that Victoria and Coricopat couldn’t help but take pictures and videos. Man you were really hitting those high notes too”
Mistoffelees couldn’t hardly believe what he was hearing, He. The magical Mr. Mistoffelees was drunkenly singing and dancing while on a bar table, How much did he drink last night as he shifted uncomfortably in his seat only to hiss in pain.
“That’s funny, When did my ass start to hurt,” He thought as he rubs a hand down his face looking down at the chair legs moving side to side, hoping that Tugger didn’t notice.
Tugger noticed all right, But he did decide not to comment anything about it.
“Oh dear everlasting cat, that’s embarrassing”
“Embarrassing yes but funny I almost pissed my pants while laughing. You were singing and dancing all over. Seemed like that alcohol really loosed you up at lot” Tugger hummed
“What else happened??” Mistoffelees utter as he swallowed as a cold feeling washed over him as he saw the Maine coon smile grow even wider on his face.
“Afterwards, I brought you home…. Well, Munkustrap brought me home with you, He offered to take you home as well but you were so adamant that you wanted to come home with me. He was a little shocked by your decision but remember that you were as drunk as I was, so he let you”
Misto opened his mouth to say something but decided against it “What else happened”
“We had a very intense make-out session, it was rough that you had me against the wall and then well.” He let’s not mention that intensely make out session that we had together”
The tuxedo cat groaned as he really didn’t really want to hear any more of this story.
“You’re telling me that we made out last night” Mistoshuddered “Is that all that happened”
Tugger shook his head as he ate his food “That’s not all that happened last night” running a hand through his hair “You sure you want to know what happened”
“Yes, I want to know what happened,” Mistoffelees said growling “Don’t stop the story you bore!”
Tugger sighed as he shook his head as he crossed his arms glaring playfully at the tux “Just for that, I’m not telling you what happened last night”
Misto eyes widened as he grinds his teeth together, his eyes went from confused to angrier quick “Tell me now or I’ll turn into a tuna can!”
Tugger shook his head “Nope, You wanna call me a bore” He replied playful “So no ending”
Mistoffelees knew that Tugger was a pure nuisance and the Joker when it came telling those make up stories about him being courageous to his little “fan club” But when Misto looked into his best friend's brown eyes as he could see is the seriousness within them.
“Okay, Fine I’m sorry for getting angry at you” Misto apologized “Can you please tell me”
“Hmmm, Nah I’m too tired now,” Tugger said as he faked a yawned getting up from his seat taking his and misto plates walking away from him as he dumped their food and started to wash the dishes.
Misto eyes widened as he eyed his friend as he walked out of the kitchen, The sounds of footsteps were heard as Tugger went up the stairs leaving Misto there with a slightly painful headache and his ass feeling some hit him multiply times on it as he got up shakily as he got up and walked out of the room letting out a sigh.
“So much for getting some words out of the rum tum tugger” Misto mumbled “Why won’t he just tell me what happened” He growled as he looked down at himself before walking up the stairs to get his things.
fuck it. catsnatural. jack makes them double feature the play and the film version. cas's favorite song is the 1998 live recording of mister mistoffelees, but jack's favorite song is the 2019 movie version of mister mistoffelees. dean grudgingly says his favorite song is skimbleshanks: the railway cat (2019) but it's actually beautiful ghosts (2019). sam leaves during the opening act (1998 and 2019).
Munkustrap is the smart, good, teachers pet kind of student. He always has good marks and is never late and likes to help younger students settling in or help students who are struggling.
Mungojerrie is the prankster, class clown student. He rarely pays much attention in class, he always just wants to have fun and annoy a lot of people. His marks are pretty poor but he never wants to worry about that.
Mistoffelees is the quiet, loner student. Most people think he can't talk, but mostly they forget he's even there. He always sits at the back and his marks are fine in most classes (but he excels in dance). He has very few if any friends apart from his sister, Victoria who's quite popular.
The teacher sees how behind Jerrie is and asked Munkustrap to help him. Then later in class theres a group project and Munk and Jerrie are set together for it, and Mistoffelees is told to join them too as the teachers sees he's yet again on his own.
My hand hurts so I used the apps to make a rough design of Loralei. The first pictures more accurate with that light orange but the second is really cute lol I'll draw her eventually but for now I'll talk about her lol so some basic things are that Loralei is Mistos younger sister(by 4-6 years) and her parents are Cat Morgan and Criselody. She can clean up well and act like a lady when she wants to, but she's spent most of her life out adventuring in the world. She's very mischievous and somewhat rowdy. Between her and Misto, she's the more laid back sibling and gives of Tugger, Jerrie, and Teazer vibes. She's very silly and goofy, but also extremely loyal and loving
Backstory:
When she was taken by pirates, Criselody didn't realize she was pregnant again. She panicked for her kittens safety and needed to figure out how her child could live a normal life. The baby was born a healthy little queen and was named Loralei (which means alluring temptress, like a siren lol). She lived with her mother in captivity for the first few years of her life, which broke Criselodys heart and made her always keep her daughter close. Criselody realized that she wouldn't be able to leave bc that would put her family in more danger, but she could let Loralei leave. Especially bc Loralei had magic too, and Criselody didn't want anything to happen to her. Criselody is good friends with Griddlebone (yes, she's real in my hcs lol), so when Loralei was about 6 (in human years)she was discreetly given to Griddlebone when their ship made a rest. Loralei calls Griddlebone her "auntie" and Griddlebone raised her somewhere safe.
Loralei always remembered her mother and how her mom told her she had a father and older brother, and she dreamed of being with them all again. When Loralei was in her late teens, she set off on her own to find her family with what little clues she had. She became a bit of a rouge, lived on the streets, became a thief, and worked for bad cats just to get food and shelter. She did anything she had to. She has a bit of a dark past, like she has a playful exterior, but you get the vibes she's broken someones bones once or twice.. so Yeah, misguided adventurous baby girl lol. Eventually one night while on a job from one of her bosses, she met a another queen named Eris (@baconandbuscuits oc) and they immediately hit it off. They became friends and even developed crushes on each other. They shared a lot about their past together and could relate to the other, especially since Eris' boss is Macavity. Eventually, Macavity found out that Eris was friends with Loralei, and tried to kill them. They ran away, finding the junkyard and were let in. They also became mates lol
There was one cat in particular that Loralei was interested in speaking to: Mr. Mistoffelees. He looked very similar to how her mother described her dad and brother, especially her brother. Whenever Loralei had felt down about herself, Criselody always told her that looks didn't matter and it never stopped her brother who had horn shaped ears and mismatched eyes. It all fit Mistoffelees to a T. She spoke to him about it and was ecstatic when she found out Mistoffelees was her brother. Misto never knew he had a little sister, but immediately took her under his wing. Loralei also finally got to met her father at the docks Misto took her to. Morgan didn't know he had a daughter either, but loved her immediately as well. She also got to finally see her mom after all those years. She's just happy to have people who love her and to have a home lol
Rafe Watts' contract with the 2020 Asia tour is coming to an end—when they move to Taiwan in a few weeks he'll be leaving, to be replaced by Adam Bailey—so let's take a minute to appreciate this beautiful, sweet, goofy Munkudork.
A - smiling during the applause
B - nuzzling with Xavier Pellin's Mistoffelees (gifset here)
C - beaming at Thomas Inge's Admetus
D and E - making 'I love you' gestures at Brad Little's Deut and doing a fist-bump with Dan Partridge's Tugger, before taking Deut's hand to help him down from the tyre.
F - Hayden Baum (Skimbleshanks)'s photo of a fond eye-roll.
So, I found this playlist of full stage productions of Cats and two more that weren’t in that playlist, so I’ve been spending way too much time switching between them in an attempt to watch them all at once.
Although most of the productions have done little to stand out from each other yet, I do have some thoughts. I’ll list the ones about various Mistos:
Zurich 1992: Feels like a prototype of 1998 Misto. A few moments that I haven’t seen in any version outside the 1998 show up here. There’s the bit at the beginning of Gumbie Cat where Misto thinks he’s about to become the center of attention and embarrasses himself, and he pulls Bustopher’s tail in his number. But, there’s a major difference in tone. In 1998, these scenes are cute and funny, with in 1992, they’re kind of sad.
In 1998, when Misto messes up during Gumbie Cat, Munkustrap gives him a look and then continues the song as if nothing happened. Some of the kittens tease him, but the mistake is quickly forgotten. In 1992, Munkustrap seems genuinely upset that Misto sort of spoke out of turn and some of the other older cats seem to scold him as well.
In 1998, Munkustrap stops Bustopher from leaving the song early in response to Misto pulling on his tail and Skimble just goes and finds the hat that Bustopher sits on. In 1992, Skimble is constantly trying to keep Misto away from Bustopher and Misto pulls his tail while Skimble’s back is turned and briefly gets in trouble for it.
Both Mistos do a lot of the same things, but 1998 Misto has the support of some of the Responsible Adults of the tribe. 1992 Misto doesn’t.
Also, this is the one version where I actually buy the idea that Old Deuteronomy is Misto’s dad. He’s the first Responsible Adult to treat Misto kindly, which makes their relationship stand out. Since Tugger and Misto don’t really have much romantic chemistry in this version, they can be brothers. Tugger is the older brother who teases his younger brother but secretly really cares. Every production is different.
Buenos Aires 1993: This Misto is definitely Bustopher’s son. Bustopher motions him closer during his solo and gets annoyed with Skimble for trying to butt in on their time. Misto is clearly the favorite among Bustopher’s fan club and can basically sit beside him if he wants to.
Madrid 2004: This Misto sings Gumbie Cat like the original London version and I think that might be why his character is a bit different. He seems like Munkustrap’s assistant. He’s fairly mature and level-headed, can perform musical numbers all by himself, taking over the narrator role, and Munkustrap seems to sometimes look to him to help manage things. It’s like Alonzo assists Munkustrap in protecting the tribe, but Misto is the assistant in organization.
Broadway 2016: Misto isn’t given nearly enough to do. He dances, he flirts with Tugger, and that’s it. He has no dynamic with Munkustrap or Bustopher or anyone else besides Tugger, really. Tugger and Misto are fun to watch together, but it feels like when he’s not with Tugger, Misto might as well not be there at all.