Grease 1972 - Articles Page 14

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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GREASE Comes To Grand Rapids 3/1-6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2011


Grease is coming to DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI from March 1-6, 2011. Tickets are now on sale and are available at Ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

GREASE Comes To Grand Rapids 3/1-6, 2011
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2011


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE™ opens in Grand Rapids at DeVos Performance Hall for 8 performances March 1-6, 2011.

BWW EXCLUSIVE: Sir Tim Rice on WIZARD OF OZ, Disney, GLEE, FROM HERE TO ETERNITY & More
by Robert Diamond - Apr 10, 2011


Today we are talking to one of the most influential musical theatre writers of all time, having written the book and lyrics for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, EVITA, CHESS and many more, as well as contributing lyrics to the stage adaptation of Disney's BEAUTY & THE BEAST and winning Oscars for his work on Disney's ALADDIN with Alan Menken and THE LION KING with Elton John - as well as sharing a Tony for Best Score with Elton John for AIDA in 2002 - who is now preparing for the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ for which the superstar composing team has rejoined once again to pen five new songs - Sir Tim Rice. Discussing everything from his 70s Andrew Lloyd Webber collaborations to CHESS to the first news on his new musical version of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, to GLEE and beyond, plus a look at his roots - all with an emphasis on his commitment to craft and bringing new audiences to the theatre. Sir Tim was kind and generous enough to illuminate his illustrious career in Hollywood, the West End and on Broadway exclusively for BroadwayWorld.

GREASE Comes To Clowes Memorial Hall 3/22-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 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.

Bobby Rydell Visits GREASE Tour in Delaware
by Sarah Moore - Feb 11, 2011


Teen Idol Bobby Rydell stopped by backstage at Grease at the DuPont Theatre last night to see his good friend Eddie Mekka.

GREASE Opens at the DuPont Theatre 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2011


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE™ opens at Wilmington's DuPont Theatre on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 for a limited engagement of eight (8) performances only.

Hollywood Publicist Shirley Carroll O'Connor Dies at 93
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2011


Longtime Hollywood publicist, Shirley Carroll O'Connor, whose colorful career included 25 years as the first female press agent under the Big Top of the Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros. and Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circuses, has died at the age of 93, in Laguna Hills, California.

Carina Gillespie Joins West End Cast of GREASE, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2011


Now in its fourth electrifyin' year at London's Piccadilly Theatre, the smash hit musical Grease has a new cast from 24 January 2011

Broadway San Jose presents GREASE, Closes 1/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2011


Broadway San Jose presents the 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE. The production will close at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on January 23, 2011. Single tickets ($20-$79) can be purchased by calling (408) 792-4111 or visiting www.sjtix.com.

Broadway San Jose presents GREASE 1/18-23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2011


Broadway San Jose presents the 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE™, opening at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on January 18-23, 2011.

Carina Gillespie Joins West End Cast of GREASE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2011


Now in its fourth electrifyin' year at London's Piccadilly Theatre, the smash hit musical Grease has a new cast from 24 January 2011

GREASE Comes To Grand Rapids 3/1-6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 10, 2011


Grease is coming to DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, MI from March 1-6, 2011. Tickets are now on sale and are available at Ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

GREASE Opens at the DuPont Theatre 2/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 6, 2011


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE™ opens at Wilmington's DuPont Theatre on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 for a limited engagement of eight (8) performances only.

GREASE Comes To The Paramount Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2011


Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents the 2010-2011 national tour of GREASE™ opening in Seattle at The Paramount Theatre for only 5 shows on January 7 - 9, 2011.

GREASE Comes To Grand Rapids 3/1-6, 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2010


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE™ opens in Grand Rapids at DeVos Performance Hall for 8 performances March 1-6, 2011.

Detroit's Fox Theatre Presents GREASE National Tour, 12/3-4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2010


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASETM opens at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Friday, Dec. 3 for a limited three performance engagement through Saturday, Dec. 4.

Detroit's Fox Theatre Presents GREASE National Tour, 12/3-4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASETM opens at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Friday, Dec. 3 for a limited three performance engagement through Saturday, Dec. 4.

Broadway San Jose presents GREASE 1/18-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 24, 2010


Broadway San Jose presents the 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE™, opening at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on January 18-23, 2011.

Local Politician, TV and Radio Personalities To Perform In Morris Park's ANNIE 11/5-20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2010


Morris Park Players Community Theatre proudly opens its 10-11 season with the Broadway musical monster-hit Annie, November 5, 6, 12, 19, 20 at 7:30 pm and November 13 and 14 at 2:00 pm at their new home of Thomas Edison High School Auditorium.

GREASE Comes To The Paramount Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2010


Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents the 2010-2011 national tour of GREASE™ opening in Seattle at The Paramount Theatre for only 5 shows on January 7 - 9, 2011.

Local Politician, TV and Radio Personalities To Perform In Morris Park's ANNIE 11/5-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2010


Morris Park Players Community Theatre proudly opens its 10-11 season with the Broadway musical monster-hit Annie, November 5, 6, 12, 19, 20 at 7:30 pm and November 13 and 14 at 2:00 pm at their new home of Thomas Edison High School Auditorium.

GREASE Comes to Calgary At The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 11/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2010


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASETM opens in Calgary at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on November 2, 2010. Tickets will go on sale Monday, August 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or call 403.777.0000. Group orders for 15 or more may be placed by calling 1.800.889.8457.

GREASE Plays The Buell Theater 10/12 For Eight Performances
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2010


The one that you want is back! GREASE, Time Magazine's 2007 pick for '#1 musical of the year,' is rockin' across the country in this new production direct from Broadway. The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production of GREASE plays the Buell Theatre beginning October 12 for eight performances only.

GREASE Launches Tour In Denver 10/12 With New Cast Members Joining
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2010


The 2010-2011 national tour of the new Broadway production ofGREASETM will launch in Denver, CO at the Buell Theatre on October 12, 2010. After spending a hopelessly devoted summer with Sandy Dumbrowski, the new girl intown, Danny Zuko's world is thrown upside down when Sandy appears at Rydell High onthe first day of school.

GREASE to Close in London in April; Start Tour in May
by Robert Diamond - Sep 17, 2010


The smash hit musical Grease will end its triumphant West End run next spring prior to a UK tour. Grease returned to London on 25 July 2007 (with a press night on 8th August) and since its premiere the feel-good audience favourite has played over 1,300 performances and has been seen by over 1¼million theatregoers at the Piccadilly Theatre, where it is the longest running show in the venue's history. Grease will close on 30 April 2011 after nearly four electrifyin' years in the West End and will immediately begin a national tour opening at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 6 May 2011. Full tour schedule and casting will be announced.

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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