The Palace Theatre in in Wisconsin Dells announces Chicago auditions for all roles in its upcoming production of HAPPY DAYS, A New Musical!

Auditions will be held at Porchlight Music Theatre Rehearsal Studios - 4200 W Diversey in Chicago

HAPPY DAYS, A New Musical!
Book by Garry Marshall
Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams
Directed by Tom McEvilly
Choreographed by Michael Stanek

Casting Breakdown:
ARTHUR "THE FONZ" FONZARELLI - The King of Cool. Sexy, funny and loaded with charisma. Older than the other kids.

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 40's 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.

MARION CUNNINGHAM - Richie's mom, warn, naive and wise. She is in her 40's.

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's the class clown.

WARREN "POTSIE" WEBBER - Richie's high school buddy, not very cool but tries hard tobe. He is a little bit of a nerd.

PINKETTE LOLA/CAR HOP GIRL/ CALENDAR GIRL/ENSEMBLE - Hot looking singer/dancer.

PINKETTE TINA/ CAR HOP GIRL/ CALENDAR GIRL/ENSEMBLE - Hot looking singer/dancer.

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 nemises, greaser type, overly dramatic, in his 20's. As Count, he does show fancy wrestling moves.

LEOPARD MAC GATES/ENSEMBLE - Howard's Leopard Lodge brother.

JUMPY MALACHI/ENSEMBLE - Other one-half of the Malachi Brothers, filled with nervous energy, greaser type, in his 20's. As Jumpy, he does show fancy wrestling moves.

ARNOLD DELVECCHIO/ENSEMBLE - A man in his 50's, owner of Arnold' Malt Shop, member of the Leopard Lodge.

ENSEMBLE MEN Dancers/Singers to play Teens/ Parents/Elvis & James Dean

ENSEMBLE WOMWN Dancers/singers to play Parents/ Teens/Car Hops/ Calendar Girls