Alonzo

Alonzo is a principal dancer in cats. His name is given in "The Naming of Cats".

Role

 * "Very good Dancer. Ensemble baritone."

Alonzo is often seen as the "second in command" to the Jellicle tribe. Whenever there is a threat, he is there to support Munkustrap. He plays a significant role in the fight with Macavity, rescuing Demeter from his clutches. In the Broadway production he takes the majority of the Macavity fight, and subesequently hooks up with Demeter. In the original London Production, initially Alonzo played Rumpus Cat, but soon George took over the job. However the black and white Rumpus Cat costume informed the development of his black and white design.

Appearance
In the film, Alonzo is one of the most easily recognizable characters in the show, because of his very strong block black and white coloring, this is the London costume design.

In Broadway and subsequent productions that copied that style, he is usually depicted as being black and gold/tan, a fluffier, scruffier look than the neat and elegant black and white version.

Personality
Alonzo seems to have a nice balance going; he is responsible, he cares for his tribe, and nearly risks getting killed to protect them. Along with this, he's a bit of a Casanova. Throughout much of the show, you can see him dancing with (and giving flirtatious looks to) a variety of girls. He acts cocky and arrogant around the male cats, despite that, he seems to be more mature than most of his friends.

Relationships

 * Asparagus: There is speculation that Asparagus could be Alonzo's father.
 * Bombalurina: It is believed that these two may be mates.
 * Bustopher Jones: It is believed that Bustopher Jones may be Alonzo's father, uncle, or brother.
 * Cassandra: It is believed that these two may be mates.
 * Demeter: It is believed that these two may be mates.
 * Electra: It is believed that these two may be mates.
 * Etcetera: It is believed that these two may be mates.
 * Grizabella: It is believed that she may be Alonzo's mother.
 * Jellylorum: It is believed that she may be Alonzo's mother.
 * Jemima: It is believed that she may be Alonzo's mate.


 * Macavity: It is believed that he may be Alonzo's brother.
 * Mr. Mistoffelees: It is believed that he may be Alonzo's brother.
 * Munkustrap: It is believed that he may be Alonzo's brother, or mate.
 * Old Deuteronomy: It is believed that he may be Alonzo's father.
 * Pouncival: It is believed that he may be Alonzo's brother.
 * Rum Tum Tugger: It is believed that he may be Alonzo's brother.
 * Tumblebrutus: It is believed that he may be Alonzo's brother.
 * Victoria: It is believed that she may be Alonzo's mate or sister.