History Characters / Cats

* AnnoyingYoungerSibling: Is While it's never stated in the musical itself, certain productions present Rum Tum Tugger as being Munkustrap's younger brother.

* AnnoyingYoungerSibling: While it's never stated in the musical itself, certain productions present Rum Tum Tugger as being Munkustrap's younger brother.

* BigEater: Bustopher Jones, "a twenty-five pounder" who's "putting on weight every day". An entire section of his song is him listing all the pubs and restaurants he goes to in a day.

* Main/SiblingsInCrime: They are literal "cat burglars" sibblings and they have entire songs about how much they enjoy stealing and commiting playful act of vandalism.

* Main/SiblingsInCrime: They are literal "cat bulglars" sibblings and they have entire songs about how much they enjoy stealing and commiting playful act of vandalism.

* Main/SiblingsInCrime: They are literal "cat bulgars" sibblings and they have entire songs about how much they enjoy stealing and commiting playful act of vandalism.

->'''Played by:''' John Partridge (1998 film), Jason Derulo (2019 film)

* StatuesqueStunner: The US tour casting call states that she must be at least five-foot-seven.

* AgeLift: Jennyanydots is a grandmotherly cat in the musical, but much younger and played by Rebel Wilson in the 2019 film.

* AmbiguouslyRelated: It was originally ambiguous what their relationship is, though most productions depict them as twins.

* AdaptationalVillainy: The original lyrics of “Macavity” do, in the stage version, imply that they're affiliated with Macavity, but the only crimes we see are petty thefts. In the film, they both actively drug the Jellicle Ball.

* BrotherSisterTeam: They are both top-notch thieves, owned by the same family and do everything together.
* GenkiGirl: Rumpleteazer is very energetic, especially her giggles during the opening of their song.

* BadassBaritone: The leader and protector of the cats. He fights Macavity during the climax of the show, and his casting call always specifies that he be played by a baritone.

* PragmaticAdaptation: Her outfit is meant to give the impression of a pure white cat, but as a pure white costume would wash out all details under stage lighting, her costume usually has light gold, tan, or grey markings.

* HundredPercentAdorationRating: He's the leader of the Jellicle tribe, and even its most mischievous and rebellious cats absolutely love and respect him. He's buried in hugs the minute he appears.

* PrettyInMink: In the filmed version, she's introduced wearing a fur coat - though she disrobes during her song.

* BigEater: Bustopher Jones, "a twenty-five pounder" who's "putting on weight every day". An entire section of his song is him listing all pubs and restaurants he goes to in a day.

* ShipTease: With Jennyanydots in the video - he hands her a flower at the end of his song and she faints with delight.

* AdaptationalDyeJob: Old Deuteronomy is a light tan color in the film, contrasting her stage show counterpart, who's always depicted with aging gray fur.

* BigBad: Of the musical, he kidnaps Old Deuteronomy and viciously attacks Munkustrap during their brawl.

* TheVoiceless: Macavity gives a few villainous laughs, but he never joins the Jellicles in song. Averted in the film, where he's got several lines of dialogue.

* AdaptationalAngstUpgrade: In the show, Mr. Mistoffelees did show nerves about using his power and made some mistakes while trying, but he was much more willing from the outset to try and bring Deuteronomy back with his magical powers. In the film, however, he's far more worried about not being up the job and is too nervous to even try at first. While he only needed brief moments of encouragement and support from Rum Tum Tugger in the show, in the film he has to be pepped up by all the other Jellicles working together before he can pull off the trick.
* CatsAreMagic: He is a cat and a StageMagician

* FormallyNamedPet: His name includes the title "Mr", though it's unclear if humans use that name for him,
* TheQuietOne: Rum Tum Tugger states that Mistoffelees has a reputation for being very shy, quiet and aloof, and Mistoffelees does display hesitation in using some of his powers when the limelight is turned on him; however, Rum Tum Tugger also suggests that Mistoffelees may be using that reputation partially to deceive people and cats into underestimating him.

* StageMagician: Outright stated to be this during "Magical Mr. Mistoffelees." He also carries a very whimsical energy throughout the show.

A mostly red (with a white chest and black markings) cat. Bombalurina is confident, attractive and flirtatious.

* DarkAndTroubledPast: It is strongly implied she had some kind of past relationship with Macavity - she sings his VillainSong with Bombalurina and it is ''always'' Demeter who shouts "Macavity!" when he appears throughout the musical. Given her introverted, skittish behaviour, along with how protective Munkustrap and Bomba are of her, it's likely he did not treat her well.

* ProperlyParanoid: She's very skittish, often panicking and fearing Macavity is near, though the first few times are false alarms. Later on in the show, however, Macavity does show up, attack the tribe, kidnap their beloved leader, and target Demeter in particular, showing her fears were not unreasonable.

A large silver and black tabby. The principal narrator of the musical. Munkustrap is a leader and protector to the Jellicle cats. He loves and enjoys the company of his tribe, when not alarmed by a perceived threat, he is genial and friendly.

* BreakingTheFourthWall: As the {{Narrator}}, he addresses the audience multiple times throughout the show. At the beginning he directly addresses a theoretical audience member "who has never heard of a Jellicle cat" and he explains what the Jellicle cats are, and what the purpose of the Jellicle ball is.

* OnlySaneMan: During his song "The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles" he becomes increasingly exasperated by the antics of the other cats. Throughout the performance he's constantly dragging the other cats to where they're supposed to be standing and trying to correct their timing. When the cats all begin barking madly at each other, Munkustrap eventually has to scream "NOOOOO!" just to get everything back under control. Despite the chaos, Old Deuteronomy appears to enjoy the performance.

A mature but shy and socially awkward cat. The few times he comes out of his shell it's to dance with Victoria at the Jellicle Ball...and during Rum Tum Tugger's song.

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The youngest kitten in the tribe; innocent, curious and compassionate. Has a habit of singing to the moon.

* TheCutie: The youngest and smallest kitten, sweet and innocent and the first to accept Grizabella. Jemima joining in with Grizabella's song is what gives Grizabella the strength to continue singing it to the end.

* AudienceSurrogate: In the 2019 film version, she's abandoned by her human family and meets the Jellicle cats shortly after with very little knowledge on their members and activities. Often her questions will reflect the audience such as asking about the Heaviside Layer or Jellicile Ball.

* StraightToThePointe: Unsurprisingly does this all throughout the musical as she is almost always played by a ballerina.
* VagueAge: Victoria is a kitten but has ShipTease with adult cats and is depicted in a sexualized manner as she goes through the mating dance during the ball. She's usually viewed as the equivalent of a 16-18 year old.

* MookFaceTurn: Mungojerrie in particular is noted to have worked jobs for Macavity in the past, but still pals around with the Jellicles during the show, and doesn't hesitate to attack Macavity when he injures Munkustrap.

-->'''Rum Tum Tugger''': 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

* EvenTheGuysWantHim: You can see some of the male kittens - namely Pouncival - freaking out during his song.