GREASE Synopsis, characters and song list Act One With the sound of rock and roll music

c flowing into our ears, we meet the class of '59 in flashback including the "greasers also called the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies. As they sing Alma Mater Parody -- it's easy to see why. Flashback to the first day of senior year, September, 1958. The high school cafeteria bustles with kids groaning about the annual return to lousy food ("You want my coleslaw?") and dreaded teachers ("I got Old Lady Lynch for English again. She hates my guts."). The Pink Ladies sit on one side of the lunchroom, and the Burger Palace Boys sit on the other. There's a new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski, talking with the Pink Ladies - Jan, Marty, Frenchy, and Betty Rizzo about her summer romance with a boy named Danny. At the same time, Danny Zuko, the leader of the Burger Palace Boys (Roger, Doody, Sonny, and Kenickie), is telling his pals about his conquest the past summer. (Summer Nights). When Sandy and Danny finally see one another, Sandy is elated to find her summer love again, but Danny ignores her so he can look cool. When lunch hour ends, rock star wannabe Doody gives an impromptu concert in the hall (Those Magic Changes), making it clear that grades and SAT scores aren't nearly as important as learning to play the guitar. Boys rank even more highly than songs on the Pink Ladies' charts, which is evident at Marty's pajama party, where the girls experiment with cheap wine, cigarettes and pierced ears, and Marty tells about her long-distance courtship with a Marine (Freddy, My Love). Meanwhile, the Burger Palace Boys are busy drinking cheap beer and daydreaming about easy girls and cool cars (Greased Lightnin'). Sandy is still hurt by Danny's brush off, but when they get a minute alone together Danny tries to explain. Head cheerleader Patty Simcox interrupts to prompt Sandy to join the squad and to tease Danny about his latest indiscretions. The kids take their newfangled portable radios for a rock and roll picnic in the park and plan how they'll pair off at the upcoming school dance (Mooning). Sandy passes through with valedictorian-to-be (i.e. school nerd) Eugene; she seems to have given up on Danny since she's found out that he has been telling his friends that she's "easy," which is not what a nice girl who almost went to Immaculata likes to hear. Rizzo teases Danny for falling for a girl who resembles the excessively proper teenage ingenue, Sandra Dee (Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee). Act I ends with almost all the couples having some sort of fight with each other, even as they proclaim We Go Together.

Act Two When Act II begins, everyone is Shakin' at the High School Hop - everyone, that is, except Sandy. She's home asking the stars up above why she must be a teenager in love and otherwise feeling sorry for herself (It's Raining on Prom Night). Meanwhile, all the kids are getting their kicks at the hop. The favorite radio DJ of the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, Vince Fontaine, is the MC at the dance, which takes place in the gym. He's warming the kids up for a dance contest. Kenickie, who got a blind date after the fight that ended Act I, now dumps her and pairs off with his usual thrill, Rizzo. Danny enters the contest with Kenickie's cast-off, Cha-Cha DeGregorio, and they win (Born to Hand Jive). A few days later at the Burger Palace after school, a couple of the guys run into Frenchy who flunked out of Rydell and is now studying cosmetology (Beauty School Dropout). Danny, who has taken up track in order to win back Sandy's affections, doesn't know that the guys have been challenged to a rumble by Cha-Cha's friends. He's more concerned about patching things up with Sandy at the Twi-Light Drive In, but he moves too fast for her and she leaves (All Alone at a Drive-In Movie). The "greasers" are having a party, as Doody and Kenickie sing Rock and Roll Party Queen. Rizzo is worried that she's pregnant, but she's so mad at Kenickie that she tells him he's not the father. The other kids are sympathetic, but Rizzo rejects their offers of help, especially Sandy's (There Are Worse Things I Could Do). Sandy wonders what she needs to do to fit in at Rydell (Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee Reprise). The next time Sandy meets up with the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, a transformation has taken place. Sandy is now a greaser's dream date, leaving Danny All Choked Up. Rizzo is relieved to learn that she isn't pregnant, and she and Kenickie reunite. It's happilyever-after time for all (We Go Together Reprise). CHARACTERS

Sandy Dumbrowski New in town, wholesome, pure, kind, and innocent girl. Originally planned on going to a Catholic school, but changed plans and went to Rydell High. She is a goody-goody and does not smoke or drink, and is teased about it by the Pink Ladies. Falls in love with Danny Zuko over the holidays. (soprano) Notable Sandys have included Debbie Gibson, Olivia Newton-John, Natalie Bassingthwaite, Andrea McArdle, Lea Salonga, Christiane Noll, Elaine Paige, Sutton Foster, Aubrey O'Day, Laura Osnes, Ashley Spencer, and Emily Padgett. Danny Zuko Handsome, cocky leader of the Burger Palace Boys (later, the T-Birds). Falls in love with Sandy Dumbrowski over the holidays. (tenor) Notable Dannys have included Barry Bostwick, Richard Gere, John Travolta, Treat Williams, Patrick Swayze, Paul Nicholas, Adrian Zmed, Craig McLachlan, Rex Smith, Jonathan Wilkes, Ricky Paull

Goldin, Ian Kelsey, Greg Evigan, Jarrod Carland, Peter Gallagher, Jeff Conaway, Jon Secada, Max Crumm, and Eric Schineider.

Betty Rizzo Tough and sarcastic leader of the Pink Ladies. Does not like to hang out with Sandy because she is not tough enough. Smokes, drinks, and does not care what others think of her. (mezzo-soprano or contralto) Notable Rizzos have included Stockard Channing, Adrienne Barbeau, Lucy Lawless, Rosie O'Donnell, Debbie Gibson, Danica McKellar, Linda Blair, Debby Boone, Sheena Easton, Jasmine Guy, Joely Fisher, Maureen McCormick, Mackenzie Phillips, Jody Watley, Brooke Shields, Jenny Powers, Sally Ann Triplett, Dannii Minogue and Jean Burr. Frenchy Fun-loving and foolish but very friendly member of the Pink Ladies. Dropped out of high school to enter Beauty School. A little light-headed and in her own world and dumb. Cares a lot about her appearance. (soprano or mezzo-soprano) Notable Frenchys have included Didi Conn and Tracey Ullman. Marty Most attractive member of the Pink Ladies. A little slow and she likes older guys. (mezzo-soprano) Notable Martys have included Dinah Manoff, Marilu Henner, Lisa Maxwell and Megan Mullally. Teen Angel Guardian Angel from above that tries to guide Frenchy when she drops out of beauty school. (tenor or baritone) Notable Teen Angels have included Frankie Avalon, Donny Most, Davy Jones, Eddie Mekka, Chubby Checker, John Farnham, Mary Bond Davis, Billy Porter, Jennifer Holliday, Al Jarreau, Darlene Love and Taylor Hicks. Vince Fontaine An egotistical, slimy radio disk jockey trying to relive his teenage years. Notable Vinces have included Edd Byrnes, Micky Dolenz, Joe Piscopo, Jeff Conaway, Richard Wilkins and Peter Scolari. Doody The youngest member of the Burger Palace Boys (later, the T-Birds). Generally foolish, and gullible. (tenor) Notable Doodys have included Barry Pearl, Martin Ericsson, John Travolta, Ray Quinn and Sam Harris. Jan Funny, loud, overweight and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. (mezzosoprano) Notable Jans have included Jamie Donnelly, Mimi Kennedy and Marissa Jaret Winokur Kenickie The tough and rude second-in-command of the Burger Palace Boys (later, the T-Birds). (baritone) Notable Kenickies have included Jeff Conaway, Shane Ritchie and Ace Young Sonny LaTierri An obnoxious, yet tricky member of the Burger Palace Boys (later, the T-Birds). The funny, Italian-American. "Wise Guy" of the Burger Palace Boys. Notable Sonnys have included Michael Tucci. Roger A jolly prankster member of the Burger Palace Boys (later, the T-Birds), loves "putting people on"; loves Jan. (tenor) Notable Rogers have included Kelly Ward (name was changed to Putzie for the movie), Walter Bobbie (1972) and Hunter Foster (1994 revival).

Cha-Cha Charlene DiGregorio. Apparently the best dancer at St. Bernadette's. Wins the dancing competition with Danny. (alto) Eugene Florczyk A silly, pompous but gullible nerd. Johnny Casino All-American, rock-star student at Rydell High, whose real name is Clarence. (baritone) Notable Johnnys have included Richard Short, Rivers Cuomo,Micky Dolenz and Glenn Carter. Miss Lynch A no-nonsense, serious, loud, English teacher. Notable Lynches have included Dody Goodman and Sally Struthers. Patty Simcox A pretty, peppy, cheerleader. Loud and overexcited. A bit of a pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies. Nominated for Student council. Notable Pattys have included Susan Buckner, Dominique Dawes, Tamsin Outhwaite and Siobhan Dillon. Burger Palace Boys (later, the T-Birds) The boys' gang of working-class "greasers-to-be." Pink Ladies The greasers girls' gang.

Original 1972 song list Act I

Act II Prologue Instrumental Alma Mater Miss Lynch, Patty, Eugene and Company Alma Mater Parody Kids, Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys Summer Nights Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies, Burger Palace Boys, Eugene and Patty Those Magic Changes Doody and Burger Palace Boys Freddy, My Love Marty and Pink Ladies Greased Lightning Kenickie and Burger Palace Boys Greased Lightning (Reprise)* Rizzo and Burger Palace Boys Rydell Fight Song Sandy and Patty Mooning Roger and Jan Look at Me, Im Sandra Dee Rizzo Since I Dont Have You* Sandy We Go Together Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys

Shakin' at the High School Hop The Company It's Raining on Prom Night Sandy, Jan and Radio Singer Shakin' at the High School Hop (Reprise)* Orchestra and Kids Born to Hand Jive Johnny Casino and Company Beauty School Dropout Teen Angel and Female Angels Alone at a Drive in Movie Danny and Burger Palace Boys Rock N Roll Party Queen Doody and Roger There are Worse Things I Could Do Rizzo Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise) Sandy All Choked Up Sandy, Danny, Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys We Go Together (Reprise) Cast

* These numbers were added for the 1994 revival. "Since I Don't Have You" is written by Joseph Rock, James Beaumont and The Skyliners. These numbers were replaced for the 1994 revival by "Grease" as a finale number. "Grease" is written by Barry Gibb.