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Grease - 2017 - Canada History , Info & More

The original high school musical, Grease - The Musical takes audiences back to 1959, and the final year at Rydell High for Danny, Sandy, Rizzo, Kenickie, Frenchy, Marty, Roger, Doody, Jan and Sonny. Legendary Doo Wop singer and arranger Phil Burton (Human Nature) has created brand new arrangements for some of the most famous songs from the film, which will be part of this production: Grease, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Sandy and You're the One that I Want.

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Lincoln Clauss, Vincent Kempski, Ashley De La Rosa, and More Will Lead RENT at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023


The Muny announced the cast for its upcoming production of Rent, coming to the stage this summer. Learn more about who will star!

Soho Theatre Reveals 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023


A full Soho Theatre Ed Fringe programme will be presented, consisting of 16 comedy and theatre shows across seven venues from artists around the world. Learn more about the lineup here!

Janine LaManna to Make New York Solo Concert Debut With BLACK & GOLD at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York solo concert debut of beloved Broadway veteran Janine LaManna in “Black & Gold” for two shows on Saturday, June 10 and Monday, June 26, both at 7:00 PM.

SCHOOL FOR LOVE Premieres at the Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023


2018 Hollywood Fringe Best Musical Nominee and 2021 Best Cabaret Nominee, Pamela Eberhardt, has arranged another musical experience for fringe audiences. In her cabaret, School for Love, a professor is going through a nasty divorce as three of her students find themselves in a love triangle.

50s and 60s Song and Dance Spectacular SHAKE, RATTLE 'N' ROLL Returns To Adelaide Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023


Following sell out performances across Australia and by overwhelming demand, the 50s and 60s song and dance spectacular Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll is touring Australia once again and will play for one performance only in the Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide on Saturday 17 June at 7.30pm.

Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, and More Will Lead SISTER ACT at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2023


The Muny announced that Bryonha Marie, Mamie Parris, James T. Lane, Alan H. Green, Thom Sesma, Meredith Aleigha Wells, Madeleine Doherty, Katy Geraghty, Brandon Espinoza, F. Michael Haynie and Darron Hayes will star in the divine musical comedy Sister Act, August 14 - 20, 2023.

SOPHIE SUCKS FACE and SIDE BY SIDE Head to MITU580 in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023


Sophie Zucker ('The Daily Show') and Maggie Crane (New York Comedy Festival) are teaming up to bring their solo acts in a hilarious double header to Theater Mitu on June 1-2 before they cross the pond to make their Edinburgh Fringe Festival debuts in August.

New Cast Members Will Join The Company of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023


New casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!. Joining the company are David King-Yombo as Mike, Paige Peddie as Ado Annie, and Sally Ann Triplett as Aunt Eller.

Casting Revealed For YOURS UNFAITHFULLY At Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023


Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the full cast of the world premiere production of Miles Matheson's 1933 comedy Yours Unfaithfully. 

Cast Confirmed For the London Return of Joanna Pickering's BAD VICTIMS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


Bad Victims, written and performed, by award-wining Joanna Pickering, and directed by Erica Gould (world premiers of Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck) confirms its cast and returns to stage at The Courtyard Theatre, London with three more special dates on April 26th, 27th and 28th.

Farah Alvin to Celebrate ON VINYL Album at The Green Room 42 in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Broadway’s Farah Alvin, celebrating the release of her highly anticipated album On Vinyl, on Friday, May 19 at 7:00 PM. 

Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess & Sutton Foster to Star in Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023


Patti LuPone will lead a glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. See how to purchase tickets!

Billy Porter to Star in & Co-Write James Baldwin Biopic
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2023


GRAMMY, EMMY, and Tony Award-winner Billy Porter will star in and co-write a new biopic based on the life of author and human rights activist James Baldwin. Porter has stated that it has been a career-long goal to bring Baldwin's story to the big screen. Baldwin's work includes 'Go Tell It on the Mountain,' 'If Beale Street Could Talk,' and more.

Complete Company Set for LIZARD BOY New York Premiere at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2023


Prospect Theater Company has announced the complete company for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Louise Redknapp Will Play Teen Angel in GREASE at the Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023


English singer, songwriter and presenter Louise Redknapp will play Teen Angel in Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, which returns to the Dominion Theatre in London's West End from 2 June 2023. Redknapp will perform from 2 June until 29 July, excluding Mondays.

Cast Announced for THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO at the Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2022


Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Panto have announced that OLIVIA SANABIA (Amazon's “Just Add Magic,” Disney's “Coop and Cami Ask the World”) will star as “Dorothy” and BARRY PEARL (“Grease”) will star as “The Wizard” in THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO, written by Kris Lythgoe, choreography by Mason Trueblood, musical direction by Andy Street and directed by Bonnie Lythgoe. 

Drury Lane Theatre Announces 2023-2024 Season Featuring GREASE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2022


Drury Lane Theatre has announced its 2023/2024 season, which opens with Grease, followed by the riotous whodunit The 39 Steps. The season continues with Ring of Fire, featuring the music of Johnny Cash, the magical family-favorite Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, and the celebrated classic Fiddler on the Roof.

VIDEO: Melanie Penn Releases 'Follow You' Music Video
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2022


Watch the music video for Broadway alum Melanie Penn's new track, which was produced in studio in Nashville. ​​Melanie Penn is a singer, songwriter and worship leader based in Manhattan. For many years she was a main fixture in the NYC theatre scene and an award-winning musical theatre actress, primarily touring with the Broadway musical ‘Grease!’

Musical Theatre West To Hold First Live, In-Person Auditions For GREASE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2022


After two years of delayed or canceled shows, zoom auditions, and virtual casting, Musical Theatre West will hold the first live, in person auditions of their new season the week of May 10 for their upcoming production of Grease. Auditions and Rehearsals will be held at the MTW's rehearsal hall: 4350 E 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804. Performances will be held at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center: 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815.

BWW Spain Instagram TakeOver con Quique González (GREASE EL MUSICAL)
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Oct 26, 2021


Este sábado 30 de octubre Quique González, Danny Zucko en GREASE EL MUSICAL, controlará durante 24 horas la cuenta de BroadwayWorld Spain en Instagram.

GREASE Sing-A-Long Garners 3.9 Million Viewers; Beat by CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD in its Timeslot
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2020


CBS aired its sing-a-long of Grease on Sunday night, a replacement for the annual Tony Awards, which were cancelled this year due to the health crisis.

BWW Review: CLEVELAND OPERA FOR ALL, GREASE SING-ALONG, CPH ON-LINE CLASSES, BROADWAY and more…
by Roy Berko - May 19, 2020


A sing-along version of the 1978 blockbuster Grease, based on the 1971 Broadway musical, will be broadcast on CBS next month as part of the network's Sunday Night Movies lineup. Grease Sing-A-Long will air June 7 at 8:30 PM ET.

New Cast Members Announced For the Tour of BAT OUT OF HELL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020


The producers of the UK Tour of Bat Out Of Hell a?" The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meatloaf's greatest hits, have announced the return of Sharon Sexton as Sloane and Rob Fowler as Falco (both starred recently in the Mamma Mia! International Tour and the original West End cast of Bat Out Of Hell), and introduce the new stars of the musical: Glenn Adamson (American Idiot) as Strat and Martha Kirby (Grease, Rags the Musical) as Raven.

Didi Conn and More to Star in New Play MIDDLETOWN at the Strand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020


GFour Productions, producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL and Tony-nominated FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, today announced that their new play MIDDLETOWN will be presented in partnership with The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Mariea, Ga., on Feb. 18-23, 2020. The cast will star DIDI CONN, know as Frenchy the beauty school dropout in GREASE; SANDY DUNCAN, known for her portrayal of Peter in PETER PAN; DONNY MOST, known for his role as Ralph Malph in the hit TV show HAPPY DAYS; and ADRIAN ZMED, best known for his starring roles in the BACHELOR PARTY and TV's T.J. HOOKER.

GREASE - La Brillantina che ha acceso il Teatro Olimpico
by Sara Crescente - Nov 30, 2019


Dimenticate l'automobile di Ritorno al Futuro e anche la cabina telefonica di Doctor Who, perché la vera macchina del tempo, fino all'1 di dicembre, è il Teatro Sistina di Roma, dove il 19 novembre ha aperto GREASE, produzione del 2017 della Compagnia della Rancia. Quello che dovrete fare sarà prendere posto nella vostra poltrona e lasciarvi trasportare dalle canzoni e dalla magia del teatro.

Other Productions of Grease

1972   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1973   West End London Production
West End
1976   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1979   West End London Revival
West End
1993   West End London Revival
West End
1994   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2003   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2007   Lincolnshire, IL (Regional) Marriott Lincolnshire Revival
Lincolnshire, IL (Regional)
2007   West End London Revival
West End
2007   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2010   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2014   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Playhouse Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2014   St. Louis, MO (Regional) Muny Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2016   Motion Picture FOX Live Televised Production
Motion Picture
2017   Canada Toronto Production
Canada
2021   UK Tour
UK Tour

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