Brand New Tina 'Tiddles' Turner Tribute Musical Announced
Wiggle your whiskers and twiddle your tails, because Whisker City is about to be rocked by the most pawsome mewsical event of the decade! From Uptown to Downtown and The Projects, the avenues and alleyways of our great city are abuzz with excitement following the announcement of the forthcoming world premiere of What's Catnip Got To Do With It? a sensational kitty mewsical based on the life and legend of the late, great Tuna 'Tiddles' Turner.
Who was Tuna 'Tiddles' Turner?
Tuna 'Tiddles' Turner was long regarded as the queen of feline rock 'n' roll. Known for her powerful, ground-shaking meows, distinctive strutting walk, and 'cat that's just had a shock' hair, she rose from humble beginnings to international superstardom. But she didn't always have it easy. Tiddles' journey is a tail of talent, resilience, and, eventually, triumph, heavily fuelled by her well-known love of cat nip.
The Cast: A Claw-some Line Up of Mewsical Megastars
Under the auspicious eye of extravagant director Fuzz Fur-cat, leading the cast as Tuna 'Tiddles' Turner will be Lady Meow Meow, whose vocal prowess and dynamic screen presence is sure to bring Tiddles' story to life in style. She said today that it was a role she felt she was born for.
"This is a role I feel I was born for – miaow."
Fur-cat agreed:
"I agree."
He added:
"This is a role I feel she was born for – or at least the Studio, who funded the film, insisted she be cast, and I couldn't be bothered to argue."
Joining her will be some of Whisker City's finest acting and singing talents, including Hugh Jassed-Kitty, Clawrence Fishburne and Cat Effron.
A Tribute to Tiddles' Greatest Hits
The musical will feature many of Tuna' Tiddles' Turner's much-loved greatest hits. Get ready to rock out to What's Catnip Got To Do With It?, a soul-stirring anthem that questions the nature of love and catnip. Dance your paws off to Proud Mary (Kept on Purring). Feel the furry groove with Simply the Best Catnip (free hit). Expect tears, tantrums, and an awful lot of catnip, as we head from the very Whisker City Limits, to the darkest, inner corners of the night, captured in Purrrivate Dancer.
Fellow Stars and Their Mewsicals - Tails of Catnip
Tiddles won't be the first star of her golden generation to get the mewsical treatment. Fans will recall the sensational Kitty Stardust based on the life of David Meowie, which had cats of all ages entranced by its magical blend of music and myth. And who could forget Purrple Rain, the story of diminutive Philadelphia legend, The Cat Formerly Known As Purrince.
Then there was Whiskers Houston: I Wanna Catnip With Somebody, which chronicled the life of the diva with a voice that could make any cat's fur stand on end; Elton Johncat's Catnip Man which had audiences singing along to every tune; Queen Pussycat's We Will Scratch You, an enormous global hit; the Kittles, aka the Fab Fur, and their show Meowsical Mystery Tour (you can read all about the time the Kittles took over the Kit Parade here); and finally, let's not forget, for fans of unbridled warbling, Mariah Carey: Furry Fantasy, a purrfectly pop-tastic experience that had everyone hitting the high notes.
Perhaps the huge success of these kitty rock biogs inspired the producers to finally bring Tuna 'Tiddles' Turner's life story to the stage? Either way, we're already practicing our Tuna Turner' strut', and couldn't be more excited.
The Role of Catnip in the Mewsical
Now, you might be wondering, what's catnip actually got to do with it? Well, the nepetalactone-containing wonder weed plays a significant role in Tiddles' journey. From her early days discovering the magical herb, to her later years when catnip cat toys became her solace, the mewsical will capture the essence of what catnip did for her, and does for cats in general.
And what does catnip do to cats? It's simple – it brings out the wild side in us, igniting our playful spirit and soothing our stresses. Tiddles' very first taste of catnip is famously portrayed in Whisker City Limits, where she finds her first catnip plant on the outskirts of Whisker City, leading to a life-changing experience.
How to Use Catnip: A Lesson from Tiddles
Throughout the mewsical, we'll see various creative ways to use catnip. Whether it's sprinkling it on a cat scratch post to encourage healthy scratching habits or filling cat toys with the best catnip (free hit) to keep our minds sharp and bodies active, Tiddles' story showcases the myriad uses and pluses of the famously happy herb. Catnip benefits do not stop at fun and games; they also include mental stimulation and relaxation. In Better Be Good to Me (and My Catnip), Tiddles even shares tips on incorporating catnip into your daily routine. Helpful!
Beyond Catnip: A Celebration of Cat Life
While catnip is the star of the show, What's Catnip Got To Do With It? also delves into broader cat themes, exploring famous feline qualities such as independence and resilience, with songs like Purrrivate Dancer, which captures the essence of a cat's nocturnal adventures. The mewsical also addresses the bonds between cats and their humans, highlighting how humans could use catnip to strengthen these relationships by focusing less of their housekeeping budgets on bleach, crafting kits, and Californian Sauvignon Blanc, and more on Cat Crack (free hit).
How Do I Get My Paws on Tickets?
Tickets for What's Catnip Got To Do With It? are selling faster than a cat on a hot tin roof. (Editor: never put a cat on a hot tin roof). Whether you're a die-hard fan of Tuna 'Tiddles' Turner or just curious about the wonders of catnip for cats, this mewsical masterpiece promises to be an unforgettable night of singing, dancing, and pure feline fun – contact your kitty ticket agent now to avoid missing out.
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