Frankie Avalon - Beauty School Dropout Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Beauty School Dropout'?

   'Beauty School Dropout' was written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, who are also the creators of the musical Grease.

2. Who performed 'Beauty School Dropout' in the movie Grease?

   Frankie Avalon performed 'Beauty School Dropout' as the Teen Angel in the 1978 film version of Grease.

3. What character does Frankie Avalon portray when singing 'Beauty School Dropout'?

   Frankie Avalon portrays the Teen Angel, a phantom teen idol who appears in a daydream sequence to advise Frenchy to return to high school.

4. What is the role of the Teen Angel in the musical Grease?

   The Teen Angel appears to Frenchy, who has dropped out of beauty school, and sings 'Beauty School Dropout' to convince her to return to high school and aim for a more realistic career.

5. Has 'Beauty School Dropout' been covered or parodied by other artists or shows?

   Yes, 'Beauty School Dropout' has been parodied and covered by various artists and shows, including Boyz II Men in Grease: Live! and by Randy Rainbow for political satire.

6. Did Frankie Avalon reprise his role as the Teen Angel in any other productions?

   Yes, Frankie Avalon reprised his role as the Teen Angel in several stage productions, including the 1996 and 2003 US tours of Grease.