Sonny Performing this action will revert the following features to their default settings: Hooray! Go to Naples, all whores. A good looking, falsetto voiced crooner. After her roles as Principal McGee in both Grease and Grease 2, Arden retired from film and focused on television work, appearing in shows such as Masquerade and Falcon Crest. She knows that as a preppy, inexperienced girl she is not really his speed and she is not a girl he feels comfortable bringing his friends around; she decides to change into the kind of girl she believes he would prefer to be with. 1. Not affiliated with Harvard College. | 0000004574 00000 n 4. At the heart of the story is the romance between hot-rodding gangster Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. He also has an impressive throwing arm that reveals itself when he successfully hits Coach Calhoun in the face with a pie at the school carnival. Without further ado, here'swhat the hypothetical cast of a 2020sGrease remake could look like. % . Sonny In addition, Ward is a musical theater professor at the University of Southern California. She is humiliated by her new role of "bad girl" at Rydell, and she becomes even more lonely than she was before. Starring in soap-opera comedy Soap in 1978, Manoff moved to Broadway and won a Tony award for her performance in I Ought to Be in Pictures. If there is a remedial class for something, he will be registered in it. Beginning her career in the 1930s, Blondel starred in more than 100 productions both in film and television, her most notable being her performance in the 1951 film The Blue Veil, for which she received an Academy Award nomination. Physically awkward, with. Adaptation Name Change: Called the Burger Palace Boys in the play but the T-Birds in the movie. Grease Live his character (played by Jordan Fisher) sings "Those Magic Changes". Channings Resume: Ouisa in Six Degrees of Separation (1993),Aunt Frances in Practical Magic (1998), Sister Husband in Where the Heart Is (2000),Veronica Loyin The Good Wife (2012-16), Chloe in Angry Neighbors (2022), Read More at VV Know the Cast & Characters: White Noise. Yes, ma'am. Kenickie is in love with Rizzo and is hurt when the two break up. Can be mean in order to "be cool", although he is really kind. : Keery not only has the hair to pull of Danny Zuko, but he has also demonstrated as Steve that he's perfect as a cool guy character with a heart. 17 Yeah, you wish. She has been an avid entertainment junkie for a while and hopes to get into the screenwriting business soon. GradeSaver, 10 September 2019 Web. Join the StageAgent community Categories: 1970s, Comedy, Know the Cast, Musical, Romance, Tagged as: Comedy, Grease, Musical, Q.V. The Grease cast features John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Stockard Channing. Perhaps a session of banging erasers after school would put you on the right track. His character, Chris Traeger, is similarly young-at-heart and fitness-obsessed. 16 0 obj <> endobj xref 16 30 0000000016 00000 n At the [[national dance off]] , he drops his pants at the blue moon song, exposing his white briefs. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Danny has never been an academic star at Rydell, nor has he been an athlete, but when he sees that Sandy is dating track and field letterman Tom he manages to convince Coach Calhoun to let him work out with the track team; his running career gets off to a shaky start because Danny is a smoker and consequently struggles to make it half way around the track. Doody, who ends up with Frenchy, is most iconic for wielding a yellow squirt gun during fights and his odd comments. In the movie, his real name is never made known. Conns Resume: Helen in The Practice (1976-77),Denise Florence Stevens in Benson (1981-85), Stacy Jones/Gracie Jones in Shining Time Station (1989-93),Waitress in Frida (2002), Mrs. Devlin in Blue Bloods (2022), Read More at VV Know the Cast & Characters: Bros. Sandy isGrease's other star, a sweet, if somewhat naive, Australian transplant who falls in love with Danny over the summer but is faced with the cruel reality of Rydell High's social scene come fall. (Possibility. 0000023387 00000 n More Memorable Characters from Grease: John Travolta as: "Danny Zuko" Olivia Newton-John as: "Sandy Olsen" Stockard Channing as: "Betty Rizzo" Jeff Conaway as: "Kenickie" Michael Tucci Sonny I was just going for a walk. Stewart, simultaneously to Grease, had a dancing role in the 1978 musical comedy film Sgt. 0000001649 00000 n Rizzo worries about getting pregnant. Having already been nominated for an Academy Award and with a top 10 single on the Billboard chart, Travolta was already a star when he signed on to Grease. The too-cool-for-school Burger Palace Boys are stealing hub-caps and acting tough and their gum-snapping, chain-smoking Pink Ladies are looking hot in bobby sox and pedal pushers. 0000009127 00000 n A super-cool, DA-haired, hard-looking group of high school wheeler-dealers. Arden died in 1990 at age 82. Student at Rydell High (graduated) Occupation : Finally, Coach Calhoun is a noteworthy adult figure inGrease, trying to recapture his youth by leading the football team to victory and tirelessly helping Danny throughnumerousfailed athletic endeavors. Is that all it takes 15 minutes? Probably the most natural and ultimately long lasting boy/girl relationship in the film is between Putzie and Jan; they are friends, then after spending time together become better friends, and end up dating after a steady getting to know each other period. : These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. T-Birds Danny Zuko Kenickie Sonny LaTierri Doody (Anthony DelFuego) Putzie Grease 2 T-Birds Johnny Nogerelli Goose McKenzie Louis DiMucci Davey Jaworski Michael Carrington / Lone Rider Pink Ladies Betty Rizzo Frenchy Marty Maraschino Jan Sandy Olsson T-Birds Kenickie - The tough and rude, though considerate, second-in-command. When she does see Danny, she is filled with joy, but is shortly humiliated by his cool, T-Bird act that seems to her, at least, to be a deliberate attempt to brush her off. Well built, good looking, with an air of cool, easy going charm. 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Doody is a slim older teenage boy, curly hair. Simpson: American Crime Story and the title character in Gotti, which was pushed from last fall to an as-yet-determined premiere date. She deliberately engineers a surprise reunion for Sandy and Danny knowing that it is likely to be a complete disaster. 0000001133 00000 n Doody, a character in the 1978 film Grease (film) This page was last edited on 26 December 2022, at 16:27 (UTC). Must be able to convincingly play an adult (25+) A greaser student at Rydell who energetically leads a rocknroll band and likes to think of himself as a real rocknroll idol (like Elvis). No, ma'am. : Grease is an iconic musical movie from 1978 that delivers 50s vibes and high school drama. There are so many talented actors in their 20s in today's Hollywood, however, that a 2020s remake ofGrease wouldn't need to push the ages quite so much. (Possibility of casting two people as Eugene one as student, one as adult.) Has an off-beat sense of humour. Kenickie saves money for a new car and hopes to race at Thunder Road. Your file is uploaded and ready to be published. Principal McGee Love interest . Aside from Danny, Kenickie is The T-Birds' biggest personality, and he boasts even more confidence most of the time. : Buckner has kept a relatively low profile, her last appearance being on an episode of 1 vs. 100 in 2007. Attractive and exuding sexuality, Marty receives a great deal of attention from men, particularly older men, such as Vince Fontaine, the suave and slightly cheesy DJ host of the school dance. Sonny The class valedictorian. She has performed in off-Broadway and Broadway productions including Other Desert Cities, resulting in a Tony nomination for best performance. : He is Frenchy's boyfriend. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role and performed the Academy Award-nominated song Hopelessly Devoted to You at the 1979 Oscars. 0000004882 00000 n In the play, his real name is Ronnie Dell. 0000003655 00000 n Ok, so what do you guys think this is a gang bang? Putzie feels like The T-Birds' youngest member, and he often comes across as the sweetest (aside from peeking under girls' skirts on the bleachers). Sandy is a naive teen girl without much life experience and seems to have lived a sheltered existence; she has never had friends like the girls in the Pink Ladies before, and it certainly shows. Eye Color She differs from the principal in that she is secretly amused by many of the antics that the students get up to although she never voices this fully. 0000013268 00000 n Perpetually sneering, he insults The T-Birds throughout the movie and shows off his much nicer car, finally challenging Kenickie to a race to try to steal Greased Lightning. Official Sites Oh, hello, ma'am. What a gavone! [With a serious but confused face] Putzie is bad with words and dates a member of the Pink Ladies named Jan. Wards Resume: Tom Shuster in The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976), Doug in CHiPs (1978), Frank Thatcher in The Waltons (1979),Pvt. In addition to her work in Grease, Donnelly is known for her role in the United States premiere of The Rocky Horror Show, playing Magenta and The Usherette. When a guy picks a chick over his buddies, something's gotta be wrong. F 5a*+J (Ek$T,&/$2T|S*(n)]%dkvxjQy-A6WH5.+d0kU2.Pr&Zy'Y0NE5UG4Hwg[0cK!,yRRr o`VF` "Yeah, I.. ooh, whuh" "That's what I thought.". Grease study guide contains a biography of Randal Kleiser, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Cha-Cha also helps Balmudo create the rift between Kenickie and Rizzo. Kenickie 0000001232 00000 n Newton-Johns Resume: Olivia in Toomorrow (1970),Kira in Xanadu (1980), Debbie in Two of a Kind (1983), Barbara Ramme in A Few Best Men (2011),Olivia in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (2020), Read More at VV Know the Cast & Characters: Kaleidoscope. In the novelization, he is described as a redhead and as having a penchant for ludicrous attire, such as shirts with loud prints, mismated socks and mixed patterns. He'd used it prior to Summer Nights, squirting Putzie up the nose for hiding under the bleachers, looking up girl's skirts. before turning his attention to behind-the-camera work. of casting two people as Eugene - one as student, one as adult.) Putzie A singer who would have caused the girls (and women) to scream and riot back in 1958. : Three hits from her performance in the film reached the top five on the Billboard chart, making her the second woman to have more than two songs on Billboards top five list at the same time. In just a few moments the entire nation will be watching Rydell High, God help us, and I want you to all be on your best behavior. do you want some? He also plays the guitar. Lead Characters Sandy Dumbrowski Grease - Musical 13 Danny Zuko Grease - Musical 7 Doody Grease - Musical 6 View All Characters in Grease Guide written by Avital Shira Michael Miller *Our system only provides suggested monologues or songs for select characters if we have matching monologues and song information in our database. : : Doody was a character played by Barry Pearl in the 1978 film 'Grease' directed by Randal Kleiser. Sandy is an Australian transfer student in her Senior year at Rydell High. He gives Danny a chance on the track team and is surprised at his ability, and by the fact that for once he has actually stuck to something. Character Doody Show Grease Gender Male Age Range Early Teen Role Size Supporting Dancing Mover Voice Tenor High Note A4 Low Note D3 Vocal Technique Falsetto Time & Place 1950s, rydell high school and surrounding locations Tags young boyish small open disarming deferential awestruck guitarist foolish gullible guitar Analysis Ciara Bravo has played the bad girl to McKenna's bad boy before inWayne, so they'd have perfect chemistry as Balmudo and Cha-Cha. Sandy and her family moved to America from Sydney, Australia, after summer vacation. She eats a lot and is often on a diet that lasts a few minutes at the most. Sonny She is ready to rule the school during her senior year. ~uVci=8t ,KK ;O KKK&`l=T/X:)urL6p>["=ubkdxSu\t^:?Q]wS*`5uR/{tK3JRILE+] *v49+] y+!W0HC/$#1~s~XDH(ZXK3@w'|41'-@%L6/u=! ,l@)vuK<3\T0^?,*E3,PYJz68>Mj/iwu^Ocm?b5Y0tV:[&48z^[`$ 0000008381 00000 n Rizzo got a bun in the oven. Charles had roles in series including The Incredible Hulk in 1980 and Magnum, P.I. Super-handsome (that smile.. Technical Specs, [after Marty tells Sonny Riz is pregnant, Sonny spreads the news to others], [Sonny spikes the punch, teacher chaperone turns to watch Sonny]. !#(% %$&1&,'+6(/52 Principal Male Roles Principal Male Roles Character Description Danny Kenickie Doody Roger Sonny Eugene Vince Fontaine Johnny Casino Teen Angel The leader of the T-Birds. Mr Popular, Danny is certified cool, and is a member of the greaser gang the T-Birds. WhenGrease hit theaters in 1978, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John were some of the biggest names in Hollywood, which played a big part in the film's success. : He leads a gang known as the T-Birds. Strong and confident. | #.&;*/(')%)+,2 ?)%"),$(+,@? He is a clumsy dancer and so the pair are disqualified from the dance contest pretty quickly. Sonny | Doody A wannabe tough guy who thinks hes a real lady killer. Kenickie "What do you drive?" : They had a secret romance in summer, but now back in the context of school, peer-pressure and cliques make their love a bit more complicated. Another iconic quirk ofGreaseis how much older the actors are than the roles they are playing. Danny Yeah, and if you don't watch it, you're gonna be spending all your time in McGee's office. Sonny? After the success of Grease, he went on to star in television series including Happy Days and Taxi. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Here's what the Grease character you wanted to be says about you. She is a Pink Lady, but seems on the periphery of a lot of their activities. : After Opening Night, Blondell appeared in two more feature films, one of which was Grease. He is portrayed by Barry Pearl, in the 2016 live performance by Jordan Fisher. Having devoted herself wholeheartedly to this task, she takes it very badly when her decorations meet a sticky end and collapse. Beginning her career in the 1930s, Arden starred in the 1937 drama Stage Door and won an Academy Award for her role in the 1945 film Mildred Pierce. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make yourown. : Yeah, what are you suppose to do with them the rest of the 23 hours and 45 minutes of the day? After her son was diagnosed with autism, Conn began to advocate for the cause and was named the spokesperson of Autism Speaks in 2008. Movies Movie Characters. Rizzo is dating Kenickie and the two are involved in a sexual relationship which leads to a fear that she might be pregnant. Making more than $394 million worldwide, it remains the fourth highest-grossing live-action musical of all time. Having struggled with a substance-abuse problem for years, Conaway appeared in two seasons of Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. Avalon and his wife, Kay, have eight children, two of whom have performed while on tour with their father. Coach Calhoun is a tough gym teacher with the manner of an army drill sergeant. Member of the T-Birds Rizzo is the kind of person who fears rejection and so rejects others before they have the chance to reject her first. Doody, is a member of the T-Birds . 0000000896 00000 n I'm not taking any of her crap, that's all, I'll take no crap from nobody. 0000002869 00000 n I mean, yes, ma'am. 1950s, rydell high school and surrounding locations, College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, High School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. Grease follows a group of teenagers in 1958. : What are you doing? Jim Jacobs Joan Blondell brought had numerous credits before she signed on to play the gang's waitress at the Frosty Palace. : Sandy is a relatively naive teenager who learns life lessons from her new friends. Hey, look! Humorously austere Principal McGee and her bumbling secretary Blanch provide some ofGrease's best comic relief, which is whyAmy Poehlerand Tina Fey would be perfect for reimagining the duo in the 2020s. More books than SparkNotes. : A clown who enjoys putting other people on. Stockard Channing was 34, Jeff Conaway was 28, and Olivia Newton-John was 30. 0000023687 00000 n Every teacher I got this year has flunked me at least once! 0000002126 00000 n Hereunites with Danny after lugging boxes at Bargain City during the summer. Kenickie, got any Scotch tape? When Danny Zuko reunites with his Australian love interest, they both posture while . Grease was a stage musical before it was a movie, so it naturally involves plenty of singing and dancing as well as acting. He is unable to drive and has to relinquish the driver's seat to Danny. Full of mischief, half-baked schemes and ideas. 2. : Frenchy Blanche to read our character analysis for Doody and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Sketch-comic and actor Sid Caesar starred as Coach Calhoun, the man infamously pie'd in the face at the end of Grease who also coached Danny to letter-sweater glory. Age Principal McGee Sonny New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Starting off with an eight-year Broadway run, Grease is among the world's most popular musicals and has a cult-like following, especially among teens!
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