Yes the Rum Tum Tugger is a Curious Cat— If you put me in a house, I would much prefer a flat If you put me in a flat, then I'd rather have a house If you set me on a mouse, then I only want a rat If you set me on a rat, then I'd rather chase a mouse. One of the kittens (usually After his applause, Tugger is just about to get into a lively reprise of his anarchic song, when "The Rum Tum Tugger" is a flashy funk rock number, with strong rhythmic gestures and a heavy pop beat.The orchestra begins playing a reprise after the song has ended, only to be interrupted by In 1985, a music video for "The Rum Tum Tugger" was filmed. The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat If you offer me pheasant, I'd rather have grouse. The Rum Tum Tugger is artful and knowing, The Rum Tum Tugger doesn't care for a cuddle; But he'll leap on your lap in the middle of your sewing, For there's nothing he enjoys like a horrible muddle. He likes to lie in the bureau drawer, But he makes such a fuss if he can't get out. "The Rum Tum Tugger is a Curious cat" - he wants to be the centre of attention and interrupts During the dance break, Tugger usually runs into the audience, interacting with people (kissing a lady's hand, polishing a bald head with his tail, showing off his bottom, ruffling hair, etc. Rum Tum Tugger - Terrence V Mann MTV Broadway, 1984The Megamusical, Indiana University Press (2006). It was the first ever music video created for a Broadway show. Yes the Rum Tum Tugger is a Curious Cat--And there isn't any need for me to spout it: For he will do As he do do And theres no doing anything about it! Page 149. At this point, Tugger has been known to get up to all kinds of mischief, and so the actor takes the opportunity to improvise in character.
"The Rum Tum Tugger" is an upbeat, high-energy rock song introducing the titular Rum Tum Tugger and establishing him as the charismatic rockstar of the tribe. As the song comes to a close, Tugger takes position centre stage, surrounded by adoring kittens hanging on his final words. He is the second featured character we are introduced to. The Rum Tum Tugger … ), then he selects a girl in the front row and asks her to dance with him. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He then leaps back onstage in time for the final chorus. The Rum Tum Tugger is a terrible bore: When you let him in, then he wants to be out; He's always on the wrong side of every door, And as soon as he's at home, then he'd like to get about.