It's Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1959, and the gang's all here, including wholesome high schooler Richie Cunningham and his charismatic greaser buddy, Fonzie. But, whereas Richie and his cheerful clan were the focal point of the TV show, Marshall now shifts the spotlight to Fonzie, who is called upon to lead an effort to save Arnold's, the high schoolers' beloved afterschool hangout, from the wrecking ball. Howard Cunningham and the other members of the local Leopards Lodge decide to sponsor an exhibition wrestling match where the main event will be Fonzie taking on his lifelong enemies, the dreaded Malachi brothers. Even though the Fonz isn't one to run from a challenge or admit weakness, he's reluctant to battle the Malachis. Is he afraid? Will his sense of duty prevail over uncertainty or will he run for the hills? As if things weren't stressful enough, Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's motorcycle stunt-driving ex-girlfriend, rolls back into town to aid in the relief effort.
Happy Days doesn't waste any time whipping itself into a delirium, starting with Fonzie's opening number, "Snap," in which he demonstrates his talent for fixing things with a snap of his fingers while a pair of leggy, roller-skating waitresses bring him his signature comb and sunglasses on a platter. Pinky and her entourage, the Pinkettes, get an aerobic, limb-stretching number of their own called "The Pink's in Town." The full cast number "Ordinary Hero" features a battalion of striped and multi-colored toilet plungers (don't ask: it has to be seen to be believed). And, even Richie's mom, Marion, gets in on the action, leading a smiling group of tap-dancing Home Ec pie bakers. Happy Days tickets will take you back to the 1950’s when Poodle dresses and pair of Jeans and a T-Shirt were the fashion.
