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Opened: February 14, 1972
Closing: April 13, 1980

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Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'", "It's Raining on Prom Night", "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An 8-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals along with innumerable school and community productions place Grease among the world's most popular musicals.


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Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, 6/22-7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2012


Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity June 22 - July 8.

Kirsten Scott and Brandon Albright Lead GREASE at Music Circus, Now thru 7/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2012


Grease, the satirical Broadway hit that launched the movie musical sensation starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, will be at Wells Fargo Pavilion from tonight, June 26 - July 1. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease will get the 2012 Music Circus season off to a singing, dancing, high energy start.

Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, Now thru 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2012


Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity tonight, June 22 - July 8.

Sizzling Summer Shows on the Central Coast of California!
by Curt Miner - Jun 21, 2012


As we arrive at the OFFICIAL beginning of summer, and make our way into the "lazy hazy crazy days" that lie ahead, I hope you will want to plan on going to a couple of shows at some of the numerous live performance and theatre venues that can be found here on the Central Coast of California!

Jill Paice & Ryan Silverman Will Lead REBECCA on Broadway at the Broadhurst This Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 20, 2012


REBECCA, the new musical based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, has found its male and female leads: Jill Paice will play the role of "I" and Ryan Silverman the role of "Maxim de Winter." REBECCA will open on Broadway Sunday, November 18 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Previews will begin Tuesday, October 30.

Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, 6/22-7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2012


Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity June 22 - July 8.

Kirsten Scott and Brandon Albright Lead GREASE at Music Circus, 6/26-7/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2012


Grease, the satirical Broadway hit that launched the movie musical sensation starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, will be at Wells Fargo Pavilion from June 26 - July 1. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Grease will get the 2012 Music Circus season off to a singing, dancing, high energy start.

Russell Grant, Mary Byrne and Rhydian Roberts to Star in GREASE Tour from July
by James T Harding - Jun 7, 2012


Russell Grant, Mary Byrne and Rhydian Roberts will be the new stars of Grease for the next leg of its hugely successful UK tour. They will all don the sparkly suit to play the role of 'Teen Angel' in the smash hit musical and will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to their charms from this July.

Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, 6/22-7/8
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 6, 2012


Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This 'gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity June 22 - July 8 ! It's the most ELECTRIFYING EXTRAVAGANZA on stage! Be there or be square!'

Museum of the Moving Image Presents PARAMOUNT IN THE 1970S Film Series, Now thru 7/1
by Movies News Desk - Jun 2, 2012


Paramount Pictures, founded in 1912 as the Famous Players Film Company, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To mark this milestone, Museum of the Moving Image will present a month-long film series, from today, June 2 through July 1, 2012, featuring sixteen films produced by Paramount during one of its greatest decades. The films will be shown in archival 35mm prints and digital restorations provided by the studio.

Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents GREASE, 4/20-5/6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012


Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey hit musical GREASE April 20 through May 6 at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre at 117 North Park Square in Marietta. Tickets are available now at 404-377-9948 or www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 11th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 11, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Jersey Boys,' three musicals that start with 'Pi,' Cromer's 'Rent' leads a Larson fest, JRB in Indiana, 'Street Scene' and much more....

Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents GREASE, 4/20-5/6
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 27, 2012


Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey hit musical GREASE April 20 through May 6 at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre at 117 North Park Square in Marietta. Tickets are available now at 404-377-9948 or www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com.

New York Theatre Ballet’s Signature 12 Announces World Premiere Performances
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2012


New York Theatre Ballet's (NYTB) Signatures 12 presents the world premiere of Gemma Bond's Run Loose, the U.S. premiere of Antonia Franceschi's City Scenes, Richard Alston's A Rugged Flourish as well as new productions of three classic works, Merce Cunningham's Septet, Jose Limon's The Moor's Pavane, and James Waring's An Eccentric Beauty Revisited--all on March 9 and 10 at New York City's Florence Gould Hall. NYTB Artistic Director Diana Byer commented, "We love the old and are interested in the new, performing them together creates a greater context for understanding both."

New York Theatre Ballet’s Signature 12 Announces World Premiere Performances
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 29, 2012


New York Theatre Ballet's (NYTB) Signatures 12 presents the world premiere of Gemma Bond's Run Loose, the U.S. premiere of Antonia Franceschi's City Scenes, Richard Alston's A Rugged Flourish as well as new productions of three classic works, Merce Cunningham's Septet, Jose Limon's The Moor's Pavane, and James Waring's An Eccentric Beauty Revisited--all on March 9 and 10 at New York City's Florence Gould Hall. NYTB Artistic Director Diana Byer commented, "We love the old and are interested in the new, performing them together creates a greater context for understanding both."

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - Feb 26, 2012


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Sunday, February 26, 2012.

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE Plays The TIFF Bell Lightbox
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2012


The British producers of Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-long-a Abba will be returning to Toronto with another entry in the now infamous sing-a-long-a genre, GREASE, the highest grossing movie-musical ever.

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE Plays The TIFF Bell Lightbox
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2012


The British producers of Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-long-a Abba will be returning to Toronto with another entry in the now infamous sing-a-long-a genre, GREASE, the highest grossing movie-musical ever.

PHOTO FLASH: Un 'Grease' renovado vuelve a Madrid
by Javier A. Fernández - Feb 21, 2012


Grease es un clásico y una apuesta segura, por eso y muchas razones más, regresa a la cartelera madrileña tras pasar una temporada por Barcelona. Esta mañana ha tenido lugar la presentación de esta nueva temporada en el teatro Coliseum. Allí ha estado todo el reparto menos Edurne, que se encontraba enferma, junto a la orquesta dirigida por Manu Guix, director musical, Coco Comyn, coreógrafa y el productor Juan Lluis Goas.

Photo Blast From The Past: Barry Bostwick
by Walter McBride - Feb 26, 2012


Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's newest photo series 'Photo Blast From the Past'. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems. This time, it's Barry Bostwick, who starred on Broadway in Nick & Nora (1991), The Robber Bridegroom (1976), They Knew What They Wanted (1976), Grease (1972), Soon (1971), Hamlet (1969), and Cock-A-Doodle Dandy (1969).

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of GLEE's 'Yes/No' Episode
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 13, 2012


This week on GLEE, Mercedes(Amber Riley), Sam(Chord Overstreet), and the rest of the cast will be singing one of the most famous high school songs of all time: 'Summer Nights' from GREASE.

Sing-a-long-a Grease Announces 2012 UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2012


Sing-a-long-a Grease today announces a nationwide UK tour in 2012, to mark the 40th anniversary of the original stage version.

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE Plays The TIFF Bell Lightbox
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2011


The British producers of Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-long-a Abba will be returning to Toronto with another entry in the now infamous sing-a-long-a genre, GREASE, the highest grossing movie-musical ever.

TV: First Look at Liza Minnelli & Sam Harris in 'Schmoolie & Minnooli'!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 20, 2011


Jim Caruso's Broadway at Birdland concert series presented the premiere of Liza Minnelli and Sam Harris in 'Schmoolie & Minnooli' on Sunday November 20 at 6pm and Broadway Beat was there to capture the show's zippy opening number with musical direction by Billy Stritch!

Liza Minnelli & Sam Harris Bring 'Schmoolie & Minnooli' to Birdland, 11/20 & 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2011


Jim Caruso's Broadway at Birdland concert series will present Liza Minnelli and Sam Harris in 'Schmoolie & Minnooli,' Sunday November 20 at 6pm and Monday, November 21 at 7pm. Billy Stritch musical directs.

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

Grease - 1972 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1972 Theatre World Awards Performance Adrienne Barbeau
1972 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Jim Jacobs
1972 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Warren Casey
1972 Tony Awards Best Choreography Patricia Birch
1972 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Carrie F. Robbins
1972 Tony Awards Best Musical Maxine Fox
1972 Tony Awards Best Musical Kenneth Waissman
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Barry Bostwick
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Timothy Myers
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Adrienne Barbeau

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