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Happy Days - A New Musical (90-Minute Version)
Garry Marshall
Happy Days
by Garry Marshall, Paul Williams
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers generally find Happy Days to be a nostalgic experience, appreciating its effort to revive elements from the beloved TV series. However, some express disappointment regarding its lack of musical content and a desire for a more engaging plot.
Nostalgic appealEngaging community spiritCute and charming storyLacks music from the originalNot highly re-readable
Synopsis
Musical / Characters: 10m 7f Cast can be expanded for large groupsGoodbye gray skies hello blue!
Happy days are here again with Richie Potsie Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli.
Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series Happy Days A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families the Cunninghams -- yes Howard Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents
The famed drive-in malt sh
Press Reviews
"Very cool! TWO THUMBS UP!"
— Los Angeles Daily News
"A real crowd pleaser!"
— Hollywood Reporter
"A family show... and it brings back a cast of characters loved by millions of fans."
— TalkingBroadway.com
"If you like Grease you will love Happy Days... A powerhouse, rock-and-roll trip down memory lane, HAPPY DAYS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!"
— New York Daily News
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Richie Cunningham High school student, Fonzie's best friend, All-American, honest and reliable. |
Howard Cunningham Richie's dad, the quintessential Midwestern head of household. A man in his 40s who is also in the local order of Leopards. |
Charles “Chachi” Arcola Fonzie's cousin who tries to be just like him. Probably 15-16 and he likes Joanie. Plays with a yo-yo. |
Pinky Tuscadero Fonzie's love interest, sexy, confident, tough and a body to die for. Motorcycle daredevil (no motorcycle riding in the show, though). |
Marion Cunningham Richie's mom, warm, naïve and wise. She is in her 40s. |
Joanie Cunningham Richie's younger sister, 15-16 years old, lovable, precocious and has a big crush on Chachi. Twirls a baton. |
Lori Beth Allen Sweet, lovely, “girl next door” type. Richie's girlfriend, high school student. |
Ralph Malph High school buddy of Richie’s. He is the class clown. |
Warren “Potsie” Webber Richie’s high school buddy, not very cool but tries hard to be. He is a little bit of a nerd. |
Pinkette Lola Backup singer/dancer for Pinky Tuscadero. |
Pinkette Tina Backup singer/dancer for Pinky Tuscadero. |
Bully/Ensemble Big tough guy. |
Leopard Manny Moon/Ensemble Howard's Leopard Lodge brother and principal of the high school |
Myron “Count” Malachi/Ensemble One half of The Malachi Brothers, Fonzie's nemesis, greaser type, overly dramatic, in his 20s. As Count, he shows fancy wrestling moves. |
Elvis/Ensemble Elvis Presley, circa late 50s. |
Leopard Mac Gates/Ensemble Howard's Leopard Lodge brother. |
Jumpy Malachi/Ensemble Other half of The Malachi Brothers, filled with nervous energy, greaser type, in his 20s. As Jumpy, he shows fancy wrestling moves. |
James Dean/Ensemble The 1950s movie icon. |
Arnold Delvecchio/Ensemble A man in his 50s, owner of Arnold’s Malt Shop, member of the Leopard Lodge. |
Ensemble Boys Dancers/singers to play teenagers, rebels, etc. |
Ensemble Men Dancers/singers to play adult men and parents. |
Nerd Girl Nerd daughter of Principal Moon. |
Ensemble Girls/Ladies Dancers/singers to play teenagers as well as Car Hop & Calendar Girls. |
Car Hop Girls Young ladies who can dance on roller skates. Proficiency on roller skates a must. |
Calendar Girls Teenage girls to adolescent ladies who can act sexy. May do the splits. |
+ 2 more characters
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Happy Days - A New Musical
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year2010
BindingPaperback
EditionSamuel French Acting ed.
Pages102
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573698293
ISBN-100573698295
LCCN2011562563
LCCML50.W673 H37 2010
Happy Days is a American play written by Garry Marshall and published by Samuel French in New York (2010).
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