Among the stars returning to the stage were Barry Bostwick (Danny), Carole Demas (Sandy), Adrienne Barbeau (Betty Rizzo), Alan Paul (Teen Angel/Johnny Casino) and Walter Bobbie (Roger) as well as Don Billett (Vince Fontaine), James Canning (Doody), Daniel Douglas (Burger Palace Boy), Katie Hanley (Marty), Tom Harris (Eugene), Ilene Kristen (Patty Simcox), Joy Rinaldi (Pink Lady) and Mews Small (Frenchy).
The original "Greasers," including Carole Demas and Barry Bostwick, also hosted a special Dec. 6 photo session:


Ilene Kristen, Barry Bostwick, Adrienne Barbeau and Carole Demas
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Ilene Kristen, Barry Bostwick and Adrienne Barbeau
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Barry Bostwick and Carole Demas
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Don Billett
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Daniel Douglas
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Marya Small
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Katie Hanley
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Adrienne Barbeau
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Adrienne Barbeau
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Alan Paul
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Tom Harris
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Walter Bobbie
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Kenneth Waissman
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Joy Rinaldi
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Ilene Kristen
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Barry Bostwick
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Barry Bostwick
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Carole Demas
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The cast
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Last year, Gypsy of the Year raised $3,776,720, pushing the competition's 22-year total to $44,136,720.