ARTHUR “THE FONZ” FONZARELLI – The king of cool, sexy, funny, and loaded with charisma, older than the other kids. In his late teens, early 20s. He wears jeans, white t-shirt, leather jacket and motorcycle boots at all times, except when he works in the garage, when he wears mechanic’s coveralls.
RICHIE CUNNINGHAM – High school student, Fonzie’s best friend, all-American, honest, reliable.
PINKY
TUSCADERO – Fonzie’s love interest, sexy, confident, tough, and a body
to die for. Motorcycle daredevil. Same age as Fonzie.
HOWARD CUNNINGHAM – Richie’s dad, the quintessential Midwestern head of household. A man in his 40s.
MARION CUNNINGHAM – Richie’s mom, warm, naïve and wise. In her 40s.
JOANIE CUNNINGHAM – Richie’s younger sister, 15-16 years old, lovable, precocious and has a big crush on Chachi.
CHARLES “CHACHI” ARCOLA – Fonzie’s cousin who tries to be just like him. Probably 15 or 16. Likes Joanie.
RALPH MALPH – High school buddy of Richie’s. He is the class clown.
WARREN “POTSIE”WEBBER – High school buddy of Richie’s, not very cool but tries hard to be. He is a bit of a nerd.
LEOPARD MANNY MOON – Howard's Leopard Lodge brother and principal of the high school.
MYRON “COUNT” MALACHI - Half of Malachi brothers, Fonzie’s nemesis, greaser type, overly dramatic, in his 20s.
ELVIS – Elvis Presley, circa late ’50s
LEOPARD MAC GATES – Howard’s Leopard Lodge brother.
JUMPY MALACHI – Other half of the Malachi brothers, filled with nervous energy, greaser type, in his 20s.
JAMES DEAN – The 1950s movie icon.
ARNOLD DELVECCHIO – A man in his 50s, owner of Arnold’s malt shop, member of the Leopard Lodge
LORI BETH ALLEN/CALENDAR GIRL – Sweet, lovely, “girl next door” type. Richie’s girlfriend, high school student.
PINKETTE LOLA/ CAR HOP GIRL/CALENDAR GIRL/ENSEMBLE – Hot-looking dancer/singer.
PINKETTE TINA/CAR HOP GIRL/CALENDAR GIRL/ENSEMBLE – Hot-looking dancer/singer.
ENSEMBLE GIRL/CALENDAR GIRL – Dancer/singer.
ENSEMBLE BOY – Dancer/singer.