The Grease castfeatures John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Stockard Channing. You know, if we fix up this car, it could be make-out city, you know that. Avalons performance of Beauty School Dropout was a hit and continued to be a song he would reprise in 1990s and 2000s performances. : The world was a much nicer place, in many ways (a song sung by every generation that has preceded us).". : I'm not taking any of her crap, that's all, I'll take no crap from nobody. 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. Her character Anne Wheeler fromThe Greatest Showman is similarly closed-off yet open to romance and also highlights that Zendaya could pull ofGrease's dancing and singing demands with flair. Strong and confident. After the success of the movie, Newton-John launched a new image of herself as a musician and released her most successful studio album in 1981. He is a clumsy dancer and so the pair are disqualified from the dance contest pretty quickly. Leo's girlfriend is trouble; she still seems to hanker after Danny, whom she once casually dated, and blatantly steals him away from Sandy at the school dance so that they can win the dance contest together and be seen on national television. Depicting the love story of Danny and Sandy though 1950s complete with doo-wops and hand jives Grease became an immediate box office success and fan favorite. Categories: 1970s, Comedy, Know the Cast, Musical, Romance, Tagged as: Comedy, Grease, Musical, Q.V. Jan loves to eat and is the best-known of the girls at the diner where she chows down frequently on freshly-baked pie. Sonny might be the most distinctive T-Bird, and while they are all funny, he feels like the true comic relief throughoutGrease. He is no academic success, and he is not an athlete, but he excels in car maintenance class and spearheads the refurbishment of a classic car he names Greased Lightnin. Adult, a typical teen audience radio disc jockey. 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. I think we all owe a round of applause for Patty Simcox and Eugene Felsnick and committee for their beautiful decorations. 4. Jan Grease study guide contains a biography of Randal Kleiser, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. He is portrayed by Barry Pearl, in the 2016 live performance by Jordan Fisher. Frenchy hosts a sleepover party. Batalon could also provide a refreshing re-imagining of Sonny's brand of humor to make him less of a womanizer. She has been an avid entertainment junkie for a while and hopes to get into the screenwriting business soon. "Grease Characters". Not affiliated with Harvard College. Kenickie, got any Scotch tape? Jim Jacobs
. A good looking, falsetto voiced crooner. Thus, a 2020s retelling ofGrease would also require a pretty heavy-hitting cast. Actor Mark McKenna would be a good fit to play Balmudo, as his roles inWayne andOne of Us Is Lying highlight. Slick, egotistical, fast-talking. Travolta eventually made his way back to the world of movie-musicals in 2007 with his role of Mrs. Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. You were just dawdling, weren't you? Sonny Either way, it would just be fun to see Sprouse play a greaser, as he would probably be quite convincing. He worships the rest. Character Profile: A member of the Pink Ladies. "Yeah, I.. ooh, whuh" "That's what I thought.". : She shows off her new glasses and likes to spend money. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. "What do you drive?" Tough looking, tattooed, surly, avoids any show of softness. 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 Having already starred in films including Guns of the Timberland and The Alamo, plus the classic "Beach Party" series of films with Annette Funicello, Avalon had secured his spot as an actor, singer and teen idol. In the latter half of her career, Blondell received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in the 1977 film Opening Night. Grease Live his character (played by Jordan Fisher) sings "Those Magic Changes". These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. Already well-known due to her budding music career, Newton-John was met with critical and commercial success for her portrayal of Sandy. [the T-Birds have just pulled into the driveway of Frenchy's house, where the girls are having a slumber party]. Sonny before returning to act in the Lionsgate film The Newest Pledge. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and continued to work within the entertainment industry in both television and film. She is seemingly emotionless and cold and can be unkind when she wants to be, which seems to be often. Yeah, well, this year, she's gonna wish she's never seen me. Doody was a character played by Barry Pearl in the 1978 film 'Grease' directed by Randal Kleiser. : [Putzie looks unsure, then leans forward, gesturing dramatically] Good! Student at Rydell High (graduated) Character Profile: A member of the T-Birds. Finding his way to theater, Pearl starred in the Broadway musical Baby Its You! Upgrade to PRO Sign Up for PRO to view suggested audition pieces! Occupation Doody Sonny She is also the nicest of the girls to Sandy, her friendship is genuine and her attempts to include her in the Pink Ladies heartfelt and intentional. Sonny Doody A nerdy apple polisher, smug and pompous but gullible. Doody
Small, boyish, open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude toward the other guys. Rizzo Of course, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta were both incredible dancers when they took on the roles of Danny and Sandy, but Travolta was not a trained singer. : After the movie musical, Pearl dabbled in television performances in series such as Benson, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Murder She Wrote and Beverly Hills, 90210. Character Profile: A member of T-Birds. He is easy going and a goofball, who tries hard to be as cool as Kenickie and Danny but never quite manages it. Conaways Resume: Rocko in Happy Days (1975),Bobby Wheeler in Taxi (1978-82), Zack Allan in Babylon 5 (1994-98), Marcies Father in Jawbreaker (1999), Self in Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008), Read More at VV Know the Cast & Characters: The Fabelmans. Having struggled with a substance-abuse problem for years, Conaway appeared in two seasons of Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. Doody Rizzo worries about getting pregnant. : 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). He also plans to race the car and wants to use it to finally get the better of the Scorpions gang by beating them in a race at the tar pits. Yes, ma'am. Putzie
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The West Wing brought Channing critical success, resulting in an Emmy win for best supporting actress in a drama series. Sandy is a relatively naive teenager who learns life lessons from her new friends. Doody was one of the first who saw - and were deeply stunned by - Sandy Olsen's radical transformation from schoolgirl sweetheart to biker beauty. Sonny Small, boyish, open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude toward the other guys. She acts as the starter on race day. Related:Grease: Rizzo Is The Real Hero (Despite The Musical Shaming Her). Craterface is the leader of the rival Scorpions gang who are far tougher than the T-Birds. For clarity, the year Grease was released, the youngest cast member was John Travolta at 24. 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. 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. A traditional, proper and straight-laced kind of head teacher, Principal McGee seems offended by the modern age and has unfulfilled dreams of a return to gentility for her female students that they don't seem to have for themselves. Frenchy is the ultimate romantic and wants Danny and Sandy to end up together and live happily ever after. Sandy's biggest trait is being a bit of an optimistic goody-two-shoes for most of the movie until Sandy transforms herself at the end ofGrease into a greaser girl. Are you just going to stand there all day? He does not suffer fools or malingerers gladly and also has little patience for the un-athletic or for time-wasters. : Though he flirts with Marty, Sonny's romance is the most humorously unsuccessful of the bunch. Hough, Randal Kleiser, Romance, Devious Dialogues by Mike Thorn and Anya Stanley, His Blazing Automatics by Dylan Moses Griffin, Of Love and Other Demons by Justine A. Smith, The Feminine Grotesque by Angelica Jade Bastin, We Failed This Film by Dylan Moses Griffin, 12 Angry Films: Sidney Lumet on Justice by Brian Brems, Critics in Conversation by Manuela Lazic and Adam Nayman, The Disaster Area: From Airport to Airplane! by Bill Bria, The Western Enters the 70s by D.M. Putzie : T-Birds Kenickie - The tough and rude, though considerate, second-in-command. ,6BkCG>'=btv|)kPgMwm,m-OIB$ ,R4OA=:-d0va]Lm[`9m
s2ghlvAe THIS FEATURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRO MEMBERS. : No, ma'am. Grease is an iconic musical movie from 1978 that delivers 50s vibes and high school drama. Sonny to read our character analysis for Doody and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Putzie Sonny She is a no-nonsense woman who finds her secretary somewhat annoying in her displays of emotion and affection for the students, but in her own way she is just as attached to them as Blanche is and misses each graduating year when they have left. Sonny Come on, guys let's go for some pizza. He is hailed as one of the greats, with Billy Crystal writing in 2005, What kind of comedy would I be doing if I hadn't seen Sid Caesar?. Copyright 1999 - 2023 GradeSaver LLC. Aside from Danny, Kenickie is The T-Birds' biggest personality, and he boasts even more confidence most of the time. So cool that a British girl band named themselves after him, Kenickie is the leader of the T-Birds greaser gang. : 0000009889 00000 n
The Question and Answer section for Grease is a great 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. The class valedictorian. (2 READ THE PLAY before auditioning. Conaway died in 2011 from from multiple causes, including pneumonia. Having devoted herself wholeheartedly to this task, she takes it very badly when her decorations meet a sticky end and collapse. Frenchy is the first Pink Lady to welcome Sandy to Rydell High, and while she seems a bit more worldly than the naive protagonist, Frenchy also has her share of uncertainly, mainlyabout going to beauty school. Sonny Starting off with an eight-year Broadway run, Grease is among the worlds most popular musicals and has a cult-like following, especially among teens! The funniest thing about Coach Calhoun is his youthful personality and upbeat optimism despite being firmly middle-aged, which is why anotherParks & Rec star, Rob Lowe, would play the part perfectly. Its mark on U.S. culture however, feels just as fresh today as it did the day it was released. Simpson: American Crime Story and the title character in Gotti, which was pushed from last fall . Danny 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]. She is a master of the French Inhale who gets accepted into La Cafury Beauty School. 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 T-Birds have just pulled into the driveway of Frenchy's house, where the girls are having a slumber party] Sonny : Hey Putzie, why don't you call her? polisher, smug and pompous but gullible. 4 0 obj Hey, look! : do you want some? Diane Warren Performs Her 14 Oscar-Nominated Songs in Six Minutes (Exclusive Video), Twilight at 10: Director Catherine Hardwicke on Films Surprising Success, Breaking Down Gender Walls, Laura Dern, Nina Shaw Honored at Global Womens Right Awards, Jodie Foster Says America Has a Problem With Female Directors, Box Office: Michael B. Jordans Creed III Grabs Title With Series-Best $51M Opening, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan, Heat and Natural Born Killers Actor, Dies at 61, Awards Chatter Podcast Malala Yousafzai (Stranger at the Gate), Feinberg Forecast: Updated Projections As Final Oscar Voting Gets Underway, Ted Donaldson, Young Actor in Father Knows Best and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Dies at 89, Star Hairstylist Jen Atkin Reveals Must-Have Hair Tools, Tutorials and Pro Tips In New MasterClass, Rihannas Puma x Fenty Is Coming Back Heres Where You Can Still Buy Those Cult-Fave Creepers, The Best Bridesmaid Dresses for Every Budget, From Under-$100 Gowns to Hollywood-Inspired Classics, BTS Army: Heres When and Where Legos Dynamite-Inspired Set Arrives Online and In Stores, The Big Lebowski Turns 25: People Didnt Get It, Jeff Bridges Recalls, How the Landscape of Native-Led Stories Has Changed Between Avatars: Were Flexing Our Sovereignty, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. Black [after Marty tells Sonny Riz is pregnant, Sonny spreads the news to others]
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Principal McGee Thomas McKenzie would be quite convincing as a sweet Pink Lady trying to show Sandy the ropes, and her role as Eloise inLast Night in Soho would provide strong inspiration for Frenchy, as Ellie faces similar uncertainties about whether she can hack it in fashion school. Avalon went on to star in the 1987 film Back to the Beach and has appeared in recent stage productions of Grease. : 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. 16 0 obj
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(Possibility. Doody, is a member of the T-Birds . 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 We only provide suggested audition monologues or songs for an individual character if our system finds content that matches a character's traits. Mrs. Murdock was not like the other women of Grease she sported dungarees instead of a poodle skirt and helped the T-Birds fix up Greased Lightnin. of casting two people as Eugene - one as student, one as adult.) 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. Sandy goes through a fight with herself when it comes to her feelings about Danny. 17 Elle Fanning's roles inTeen Spirit andThe Great both showcase her ability to capture a sweet, innocent personality that gradually grows more bold and confident, which is exactly what Sandy requires. Bravo's role as Del shows that she could easily pull off Cha-Cha's attitude and bravado as well. 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. 0000023687 00000 n
I was just going for a walk. Dodgy sexual politics abound in Grease YouTube Considering Grease is set in the 1950s, the film can be forgiven for being a little backwards. It's very typical of high school movies that some actors are actually in their 20s, but many of the stars ofGrease were closer to, or over, 30. Mrs. Murdock was portrayed by Tony-winning actress Alice Ghostley, who brought decades-long acting experience with her to Grease. Johnson 1st Squad in The Big Red One (1980), Mr. McSpaniel/Mr. Another T-Bird, Sonny feels that he is utterly irresistible to women; unfortunately women just don't feel this way. Filming & Production 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. T-Birds in general. She is the girlfriend of the popular greaser Danny Zuko. I just ain't gonna take any of her crap, that's all. [They start heading out when Sonny stops him]. Grease, released on June 16, 1978, is now celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. : Playing the role of Miss Connie Brooks in the CBS show Our Miss Brooks from 1952-56, Arden became the first woman awarded the Primetime Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series. She died 1979 at age 73. : Blanche Results may vary. 1. After Grease, Ward went on to make appearances in television shows such as M*A*S*H and Magnum, P.I. : Yeah, [football player gets his foot stuck in his helmet]. Tough and abrasive, Rizzo is the leader of the Pink Ladies. lRvU'G[[\9Qm&[>%RZbdi Y*TYq7()o^%vp\Z||ZhPk*!"(*37] g_yaB? ,:31Z@%/v 3#QM8u"]tL9FC}gQ%2=Czy*5n;[Mhvvs$? Principal McGee He is a great driver with nerves of steel and wins the race, bringing glory to the T-Birds and to Rydell as a whole. After Grease, Donnelly went on to make appearances in projects including Family Affair, Monk and Ray Donovan. The storylinefollows the main protagonists as they renew their relationship through a series of lively musical performances. Physically awkward, with. No hiney biting! Are you sure you want to delete your template? One of the ladies sporting pink, Jamie Donnelly brought experience to her portrayal of Jan. Donnelly originally played the role in Grease on Broadway and was brought in to star in the film. At the heart of the story is the romance between hot-rodding gangster Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski. Grease Live his character (played by Jordan Fisher) sings "Those Magic Changes". Danny is a loyal friend to Kenickie and drives for him when Kenickie gets a concussion. She is ready to rule the school during her senior year. He decides to change his image from greaser to prepster, and presents a far more clean cut appearance to her, hoping that this will make her view him as the kind of boy she wants to date. Palmer, Know the Cast & Characters: George & Tammy, Know the Cast & Characters: Ginny & Georgia, Know the Cast & Characters: Kaleidoscope, Know the Cast & Characters: White Noise, Know the Cast & Characters: The Fabelmans, Know the Cast & Characters: The Banshees of Inisherin, Know the Voice Cast & Characters: Guillermo Del Toros Pinocchio, Know the Cast & Characters: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Know the Cast & Characters: Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, Know the Cast & Characters: The Recruit, Dennis Cleveland Stewart as Leo Crater-Face Balmudo, Annette Charles as Charlene Cha-Cha DiGregorio, Johnny Contardo and Sha Na Na as Johnny Casino & The Gamblers, Ellen Travolta as a Frosty Palace Waitress. She is friendly enough to Sandy but is often reluctant to really extend the hand of friendship to her because she wants to impress Rizzo. Simpson: American Crime Story and the title character in Gotti, which was pushed from last fall to an as-yet-determined premiere date. Company Credits She is a Pink Lady, but seems on the periphery of a lot of their activities. YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves. Grease's final Pink Lady is Marty, the "one-woman USO" who keeps upnumerous pen pal relationships with army guys and is most noteworthy for flirting with Vince Fontaine at the dance contest.