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

Grease - 1972 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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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Sing-a-long-a Grease Announces 2012 UK Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2011


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

Liza Minnelli & Sam Harris Bring 'Schmoolie & Minnooli' to Birdland, 11/20 & 11/21
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 1, 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.

Olney Theatre's GREASE Closes 8/28
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2011


Olney Theatre Center's production of GREASE will close on August 28. Bobby Smith returns to direct what can be called the original high school musical.

Bryce Ryness, Lisa O'Hare to Lead Reprise Theatre Company's CABARET; Opens 9/13
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2011


Reprise Theatre Company's production of the classic American musical 'Cabaret,' which opens the 2011-2012 Reprise season and plays September 13 to 25 (press opening September 14, 2011) at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, includes a cast of new talents as well as Broadway and West End veterans - Zach Bandler as Ernst Ludwig, Lisa O'Hare as Sally Bowles, Jeff McLean as Cliff Bradshaw, Katrina Lenk as Fräulein Kost, Mary Gordon Murray as Fräulein Schneider, Robert Picardo as Herr Schultz and Bryce Ryness as the Master of Ceremonies.

Jesus Christ Superstar To Play the Benedum Center, Closes 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2011


Audiences will be captivated by Pittsburgh CLO's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, August 2-14 at the Benedum Center! This powerful rock opera takes viewers on an emotional journey through the final days of Jesus of Nazareth.

Jesus Christ Superstar To Play the Benedum Center 8/2-14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2011


Audiences will be captivated by Pittsburgh CLO's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, August 2-14 at the Benedum Center! This powerful rock opera takes viewers on an emotional journey through the final days of Jesus of Nazareth.

Photo Flash: Olney Theatre Center's GREASE
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2011


Those summer nights are going to last just a little longer as Olney Theatre Center extends its production of Grease before it even opens. Bobby Smith returns to direct what can be called the original high school musical.

Olney Theatre Center Extends GREASE Through 8/28
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2011


Those summer nights are going to last just a little longer as Olney Theatre Center extends its production of Grease before it even opens. Bobby Smith returns to direct what can be called the original high school musical.

Jesus Christ Superstar To Play the Benedum Center 8/2-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2011


Audiences will be captivated by Pittsburgh CLO's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, August 2-14 at the Benedum Center! This powerful rock opera takes viewers on an emotional journey through the final days of Jesus of Nazareth.

Rhydian Roberts to Star in GREASE UK Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2011


Blonde baritone Rhydian Roberts will bring some added X Factor to Grease when he joins the smash hit musical to guest star as ‘Teen Angel' for a limited 6 week season later this year. The singing sensation will leave audiences hopelessly devoted to his charms when Grease rocks into Blackpool (17- 22 October), Sunderland (24 October- 5 November), Liverpool (8- 19 November) and Norwich (22 November-3 December) where he will play 1 week only of the show's 2 week run at the Theatre Royal.

Paradise Theatre Presents GREASE, Closes 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2011


Grease the musical, named for the 'greasers' of the 1950's, made it's Broadway debut in 1972. It records the romance of two high school kids and addresses many of the social issues that teenagers face such as, gang violence and teenage pregnancy. Known for it's doo-wop, and rock and roll score!

Paradise Theatre Presents GREASE, 6/17-7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2011


Grease the musical, named for the 'greasers' of the 1950's, made it's Broadway debut in 1972. It records the romance of two high school kids and addresses many of the social issues that teenagers face such as, gang violence and teenage pregnancy. Known for it's doo-wop, and rock and roll score!

Paradise Theatre Presents GREASE, 6/17-7/3
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 2, 2011


Grease the musical, named for the 'greasers' of the 1950's, made it's Broadway debut in 1972. It records the romance of two high school kids and addresses many of the social issues that teenagers face such as, gang violence and teenage pregnancy. Known for it's doo-wop, and rock and roll score!

Union City to Host Star Dedication Ceremony, 6/2
by Kelsey Denette - May 31, 2011


Mayor Brian P. Stack and the Board of Commissioners in conjunction with the Celia Cruz Park Committee and the Cuban Parade of New Jersey announce that the City of Union City will hold a Star Dedication Ceremony honoring distinguished members of the entertainment industry on Thursday, June 2nd at 5:00 PM at Celia Cruz Park located on Bergenline Avenue and 31st Street in Union City.

Danny Bayne, Carina Gillespie Join GREASE Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2011


Grease is the word! Following its electrifyin' 4 year West End run (the longest in the history of the Piccadilly Theatre), the smash hit musical will begin a new tour from this spring with Danny Bayne as 'Danny' and Carina Gillespie as his sweetheart 'Sandy'.

National Tour of GREASE Comes To Boston, Closes 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011


Grab that poodle skirt, slick back your hair and get ready to rock ‘n' roll -- 50's style -- when the 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of the hit musical GREASETM makes its way to Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre and will close on Sunday, May 1. Leading the 50's fun-fest will be Eddie Mekka (Laverne & Shirley's Carmine) as DJ Vince Fontaine.

National Tour of GREASE Comes To Boston 4/27-5/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2011


Grab that poodle skirt, slick back your hair and get ready to rock 'n' roll -- 50's style -- when the 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of the hit musical GREASE™ makes its way to Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre for one week only, playing Wednesday, April 27 through Sunday, May 1.

GREASE is the Word at the Van Wezel 3/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2011


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE will play the Van Wezel on Tuesday, March 29 at 8 p.m.

GREASE Comes To Clowes Memorial Hall, Closes 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASETM closes in Indianapolis at Clowes Memorial Hall, March 227th.

GREASE is the Word at the Van Wezel 3/29
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 22, 2011


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE will play the Van Wezel on Tuesday, March 29 at 8 p.m.

GREASE To End West End Run April 30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 22, 2011


Following a triumphant run of nearly four years, the smash hit musical Grease will close in London at the end of its current West End run on Saturday 30 April 2011.

GREASE Comes To Clowes Memorial Hall 3/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2011


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE™ opens in Indianapolis at Clowes Memorial Hall, March 22nd and runs through the 27th as part of the Broadway Across America 10/11 Season.

Danny Bayne, Carina Gillespie Join GREASE Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011


Grease is the word! Following its electrifyin' 4 year West End run (the longest in the history of the Piccadilly Theatre), the smash hit musical will begin a new tour from this spring with Danny Bayne as 'Danny' and Carina Gillespie as his sweetheart 'Sandy'.

National Tour of GREASE Comes To Boston 4/27-5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 9, 2011


Grab that poodle skirt, slick back your hair and get ready to rock 'n' roll -- 50's style -- when the 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of the hit musical GREASE™ makes its way to Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre for one week only, playing Wednesday, April 27 through Sunday, May 1.

GREASE Comes To Grand Rapids, Closes 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2011


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASETM closes in Grand Rapids at DeVos Performance Hall March 6, 2011.

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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