VideoWatch Cats Broadway's Jacob Brent and Cats Movie Star Robert Fairchild Play Cats TriviaWhat’s the one Cats question that stumped both stars?
By
Roberto Araujo
December 20, 2019
Jacob Brent, Mr. Mistoffolees from Broadway’s original production of Cats, and Robert Fairchild, Munkustrap in the Cats movie, stopped by the Playbill studio ahead of the premiere of the new holiday film. We couldn't let them leave without testing their knowledge on all things Jellicle. How well do you know the cats of Cats? Watch the video above and play along.
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