Bustopher Jones

Bustopher Jones is a featured character in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. He appears only in the number "Bustopher Jones", and does not have an ensemble identity as such.

Personality
Bustopher Jones is a parody of an Edwardian gentleman of leisure. He is described as the St. James's Street cat, a regular visitor to many gentlemen's clubs in the area, including Drones, Blimp's, and The Tomb. He is shown to be genial, cheerful, a personality who enjoys life to the fullest. However at the first sign of trouble, he leaves as swiftly as he can.

Role
"GUS/GROWLTIGER/BUSTOPHER JONES:  Tenor. Range to B flat. Character role. Playing age: 30 - 45. Gus: an old and frail theatre cat.  In his dream, Gus becomes Growltiger - a swashbuckling pirate. Bustopher Jones: a distinguished, aristocratic tomcat. Good living has made him round and plump."

- Casting Calls

He is featured in the song about himself: "Bustopher Jones". He is the central character in this song and usually doesn't appear for the rest of the performance.

Appearance
Bustopher Jones, like Mistoffelees, is a black and white tuxedo cat. Due to his constant lunching at clubs, he is "remarkably fat" ("a 25-pounder"). He has a "fastidious black" coat and apparently has white markings on his paws which resemble spats. He also carries a huge silver spoon like a staff. Because of these traits, he is described as "this Brummell of cats" - a reference to Beau Brummell, the founder of dandyism.

Relationships

 * Alonzo: Some fans believe that Alonzo may be his son, his nephew, or his brother.
 * Jellylorum: Some fans believe that she may be his mate.
 * Jennyanydots: Some fans believe that she may be his mate.
 * Mr. Mistoffelees: Some fans believe that Mr. Mistoffelees may be his son or nephew.
 * Tumblebrutus: Some fans believe that Tumblebrutus may be his nephew.

Trivia

 * At times, the actor who portrays him also portrays Asparagus and Growltiger, a trend that began with the original Broadway production where he was played by Stephen Hanan, who also played Asparagus/Growltiger.