“The way I approached this whole production is that I wanted this to be the CATS that 11-year-old Tyler would want to see. If there were kids in the audience, I would capture their attention and maybe have them fall in love with the show in the same way that I did." This episode features Tyler Daddario who was the Director of the 2025 production of CATS at the Broadway Theater of Pitman, New Jersey. Tyler shares his personal and professional journey with CATS, starting from his childhood obsession with a Barney VHS trailer to directing a full-scale production. The episode delves into Tyler's unique approach to storytelling and character development, his rehearsal process, audience reactions, and his special family ties to the show. Tune in to hear fascinating behind-the-scenes insights and Tyler's reflections on what he'd change if he could direct Cats again.
01:24 Tyler's Early Love for CATS
02:31 Basement Productions and Family Involvement
06:04 Transition to Professional Theater
07:39 Directing at the Broadway Theater of Pitman
11:12 Rehearsal Process
23:06 Audience Reactions and Reflections
30:05 Family Trees and Interpretations
32:41 Memorable Moments in Production
37:19 Rapid Fire
- Check out Tyler's Website: www.tylerdaddario.com
- Check out Broadway Theatre of Pitman's Website: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org
Produced by:
Alan Seales & Broadway Podcast Network
Social Media: @TheWrongCatDied