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Jan Doody, is a member of the T-Birds . 4 0 obj "#$#!%&$'&(!$)*%)+,( Ages are listed as approximate. 7kp."f~3DOu3L1 TR:}:/4m\!0iO4kg~XI qaUI3I^Zg=/~'@tVj]jaak`aly-2Ag56 :>O#$ 5}Iqi#>y#y : ~uVci=8t ,KK ;O KKK&`l=T/X:)urL6p>["=ubkdxSu\t^:?Q]wS*`5uR/{tK3JRILE+] *v49+] y+!W0HC/$#1~s~XDH(ZXK3@w'|41'-@%L6/u=! ,l@)vuK<3\T0^?,*E3,PYJz68>Mj/iwu^Ocm?b5Y0tV:[&48z^[`$ He'sa top dog in his greaser gang, The T-Birds, knows his way around a car and a racecourse (and by the end of the film, a track), and is known for his total devotion to Sandy, even if he inexplicably blows her off sometimes for the sake of looking cool. 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. 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. Sonny She is the girlfriend of the popular greaser Danny Zuko. : Dingleberries On Parade! will review the submission and either publish your submission or providefeedback. : Can be mean in order to "be cool", although he is really kind. The world was a much nicer place, in many ways (a song sung by every generation that has preceded us).". In addition, Ward is a musical theater professor at the University of Southern California. "Grease" was released on June 16, 1978. Having struggled with a substance-abuse problem for years, Conaway appeared in two seasons of Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. : When a guy picks a chick over his buddies, something's gotta be wrong. He is portrayed by Barry Pearl, in the 2016 live performance by Jordan Fisher. Sonny 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. Grease study guide contains a biography of Randal Kleiser, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Its 1959, and Rydell High Schools senior class is in rare form. Adult, a typical 'teen audience' radio disc jockey. Full of mischief, half-baked schemes and ideas. : 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. 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. THIS FEATURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRO MEMBERS. to read our character analysis for Doody and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Join the StageAgent community When I hear music, I just can't make my feet behave. 16 0 obj <> endobj xref 16 30 0000000016 00000 n polisher, smug and pompous but gullible. 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. I just ain't gonna take any of her crap, that's all. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Stewart, simultaneously to Grease, had a dancing role in the 1978 musical comedy film Sgt. Related:Why Grease 2 Was So Critically Hated. ; Badass Biker: The T-Birds in Grease 2 all ride motorcycles. 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. : Conaway left Taxi after the third season finished filming due to health concerns. 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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. : Although Kenickie is the assumed leader, Danny is well-respected and certainly someone the other T-Birds look up to. The film follows high schoolers during the 1958 school year, but no one in the cast was a teenager. Character Profile: A member of the Pink Ladies. 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. Filming & Production Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and continued to work within the entertainment industry in both television and film. Doody, a character in the 1978 film Grease (film) This page was last edited on 26 December 2022, at 16:27 (UTC). Despite her efforts to keep this quiet the news spreads like wildfire and she is socially shunned and whispered about at school. I'm not taking any of her crap, that's all, I'll take no crap from nobody. [Sonny spikes the punch, teacher chaperone turns to watch Sonny] 0000016056 00000 n Well you know, these girls are only good for one thing. pineapple!". Rizzo Danny also wants to remain cool in the eyes of the T-Birds and so pretends to be nonchalant and uncaring, rebuffing Sandy and putting a real damper on her excitement that they are together again; in short, he acts like a jerk. Release Dates 0000002126 00000 n Frenchy is the ultimate romantic and wants Danny and Sandy to end up together and live happily ever after. Sonny Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes. She dates Putzie and wears pigtails. Movies Movie Characters. : Oh, Sandy. In the play, his real name is Ronnie Dell. | Actor Mark McKenna would be a good fit to play Balmudo, as his roles inWayne andOne of Us Is Lying highlight. 0000001232 00000 n Q.V. He also wins the dance-off at the graduation dance, but what he really wants is another opportunity to convince Sandy that he loves her. He is often the butt of the jokes within the T-Birds but he is good natured and actually seems glad that he has a role within the gang, albeit that of fall guy. Another T-Bird, Sonny feels that he is utterly irresistible to women; unfortunately women just don't feel this way. He is Frenchy's boyfriend. | : | Related:Grease: Rizzo Is The Real Hero (Despite The Musical Shaming Her). Responsible for shows including Your Show of Shows and Caesars Hour, Caesar was known as the comedian of comedians and was nominated for 11 Emmy awards over the course of his career. Another iconic quirk ofGreaseis how much older the actors are than the roles they are playing. Sonny : To All the Boys showed Lana Condor's star potential, and there's no doubt her funny, sweet, and earnest persona as Lara Jean would translate beautifully to Jan's. : Grease is one of the 20th century's most iconic musicals and high school dramas, but what would it look like using a cast of today's actors? Magazine: Grease Character Descriptions - The Alliance Theatre. He tries to make her jealous by bringing Cha Cha to the graduation dance, but ultimately he and Rizzo are reunited after she lets him know that she is not pregnant after all. After Grease, Donnelly went on to make appearances in projects including Family Affair, Monk and Ray Donovan. He is easy going and a goofball, who tries hard to be as cool as Kenickie and Danny but never quite manages it. Adaptation Name Change: Called the Burger Palace Boys in the play but the T-Birds in the movie. Principal McGee Danny Grease Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. 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. My mom's apple pie is better than this stuff! Dancer and actor Dennis Cleveland Stewart appeared in Grease as the leader of the T-Birds rival gang, the Scorpions, and in Grease 2 as the leader of the Cycle Lords. Characters Grease Danny Zuko Danny Zuko Grease See more characters from Jim Jacobs Warren Casey Breakdown Key Information Character Danny Zuko Show Grease Gender Male Age Range Late Teen Role Size Lead Dancing Dancer Voice Tenor High Note B4 Low Note D3 Vocal Technique Falsetto Time & Place 1950s, rydell high school and surrounding locations Tags Countries of the World. He is a mechanic who gets allowance money from his parents. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. : 0000001649 00000 n Hush, Sonny. Class nerd Felsnick wears Coke-bottle glasses and argyll sweater. Rizzo got a bun in the oven. Thus, actors who take onGrease roles need to be able to embody the 50s vibe convincingly, gel as an ensemble cast, and at least make their way through the choreography and singing well enough that they don't detract from the musical's magic. Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield. His most recent work includes his Emmy-nominated portrayal of Robert Shapiro in The People v. O.J. Eye Color Zendaya has almost cornered the market on this type of teenage persona, as she shows off inEuphoria and theSpider-Man: Homecomingfranchise as MJ. All Rights Reserved. Danny 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. Already well-known due to her budding music career, Newton-John was met with critical and commercial success for her portrayal of Sandy. Warren Casey, Doody is the youngest of the Burger Palace Boys. After her performance in the 1970 and '80s films, Didi Conn starred in ABC's soap-opera comedy Benson and childrens television show Shining Time Station. Occupation Must be able to convincingly play a celebrity (25+) Songs / Dance / Other Skills Required Vocal Range Summer Nights (with Sandy) D High B Alone at the Drive In Movie Good Falsetto (Solo) All Choked Up (with to High Db Sandy) Greased Lightning (with (optional) Kenickie & T Birds) Youre The One That I Want (with Sandy) - TBC Excellent dancer Greased Lightning (Lead) D F# Those Magic Changes (Lead) RocknRoll Party Queen (with Roger) Greased Lightning (with Kenickie & T Birds) Mooning (with Jan) Greased Lightning (with Kenickie & T Birds) Greased Lightning (with Kenickie & T Birds) Alma Mater (with Choral Group of 12) Non singing Shaking at the High School Hop (Lead) Born to Hand Jive (Lead) Good energetic solo performer Beauty School Dropout (Lead) Good dancer D G Good Falsetto to High Eb (optional) F G A C Good Falsetto to High C (optional) E B Good Falsetto to E. You have already flagged this document.Thank you, for helping us keep this platform clean.The editors will have a look at it as soon as possible. Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield. lRvU'G[[\9Qm&[>%RZbdi Y*TYq7()o^%vp\Z||ZhPk*!"(*37] g_yaB? ,:31Z@%/v 3#QM8u"]tL9FC}gQ%2=Czy*5n;[Mhvvs$? Affiliation Sonny spreads a rumor about Rizzo. :