# Ep237 - Adam Lendermon, Skimbleshanks on US National Tour 5

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Podcast: [The Wrong Cat Died](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wrong-cat-died-1185529)
Published: 2026-01-13T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-wrong-cat-died/
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Duration seconds: 2400

## Resource

“When you’re acting like a cat to begin with, it’s a lot easier to paw in the direction that people need to be.” This episode features Adam Lendermon who played Skimbleshanks on the US National Tour 5 of CATS. Adam shares his introduction to the show, his audition and rehearsal process, and his experiences on tour, including memorable stories and interactions with fans. He also discusses the personality and backstory of Skimbleshanks, as well as his thoughts on the show's unique elements. Tune in for an in-depth conversation about the challenges and joys of performing in CATS, as well as a special listener story that highlights the impact of the musical. 00:58 First Encounter with Cats 02:37 Audition Process and Joining the Tour 04:40 Rehearsal Process and First Performance 10:50 Character Development and Relationships 15:29 Memorable Tour Stories 30:28 Rapid Fire Check out Adam on Social Media: ⁠@adamlendermon Check out Adam's Website: www.adamlendermon.com Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alan Seales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broadway Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheWrongCatDied Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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