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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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Goodgame Joins Samuels In GREASE, UK Tour Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 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.

Lucas' KING KONG Musical Sets Sights on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 16, 2010


Carmen Pavlovic, C.E.O. of Global Creatures, the company behind the phenomenal world-wide success, Walking with Dinosaurs - the Arena Spectacular, has announced that a creative team has been assembled and work has begun on KING KONG - Live on Stage, an entirely new production conceived for the Broadway stage. KING KONG - Live on Stage is authorized by the estate of Merian C. Cooper (Creator of KING KONG and director of the 1933 film).

Phoenix's Valley Youth Theatre Presents GREASE Through 9/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2010


The Valley Youth Theatre of Phoenix, Arizona is presenting the classic musical GREASE through September 5.

David Essex Brings ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR to the West End; Closes at Garrick Theatre 9/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2010


After a recent national tour David Essex and All The Fun Of The Fair will make its West End Debut at London's Garrick Theatre previewing from 17 April and running until 5 September with press night on 28 April 2010.

Phoenix's Valley Youth Theatre Presents GREASE Through 9/5
by Abigail Arnold - Aug 31, 2010


The Valley Youth Theatre of Phoenix, Arizona is presenting the classic musical GREASE through September 5.

Bieber Eyes 'Grease' Remake with Cyrus
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 30, 2010


Bieber_Eyes_Grease_Remake_with_Cyrus_20010101 The U.K. Sun has reported that teen pop star Justin Bieber has his sights set on the big screen and would like to make his leading man debut in a remake of the movie musical, Grease, alongside contemporary Miley Cyrus. Bieber tells The Sun: 'It would be a lot of fun. It's been talked about a lot over the years but it would be awesome to play Danny.' When asked about a potential co-star Bieber was quick to respond: 'I would go for Miley Cyrus without hesitation. She can sing, dance and act...I'd want some great people to star in it. Wouldn't Susan Boyle make an amazing Principal McGee? We'd just need to write it into the script that she broke into song.'

GREASE Plays The Buell Theater 10/12 For Eight Performances
by Abigail Arnold - Aug 26, 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 Comes to Calgary At The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Tickets on Sale 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 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.

Detroit's Fox Theatre Presents GREASE National Tour, 12/3-4
by Michelle Wong - Aug 16, 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.

GREASE Comes to Calgary At The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 11/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 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.

Broadway-Bound ROBIN & THE 7 HOODS Opens at Old Globe, 7/30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Robin and the 7 Hoods - A New Musical featuring a book by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes and songs by four-time Academy Award winners Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen.

Cabrillo Music Theatre's CINDERELLA Runs 7/23-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2010


A pumpkin turns into a carriage, mice become horses, and a young girl becomes a beautiful princess when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of CINDERELLA weaves a spell on audiences at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

GREASE Launches Tour In Denver 10/12 With New Cast Members Joining
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 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.

OVER THE RAINBOW's Samuels Joins West End GREASE as Sandy
by Robert Diamond - Jun 29, 2010


Grease celebrates its third electrifying Birthday this July with a new leading lady. The producers announced that Lauren Samuels will join the cast of the smash-hit musical on 26 July 2010. Making her West End debut, Lauren will star in the iconic role of 'Sandy' until 22 January 2011 at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Noel Sullivan will continue as 'Danny' and Siubhan Harrison will also join the show in the role of 'Rizzo'.

Cabrillo Music Theatre's CINDERELLA Runs 7/23-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010


A pumpkin turns into a carriage, mice become horses, and a young girl becomes a beautiful princess when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of CINDERELLA weaves a spell on audiences at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Chase, Schneider & Spanger to Lead ROBIN & THE 7 HOODS at Old Globe
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Robin and the 7 Hoods - A New Musical featuring a book by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes and songs by four-time Academy Award winners Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen.

GREASE Comes To PlayhouseSquare As Part of KeyBank Broadway Series 5/11-23
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2010


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASETM will come to PlayhouseSquare May 11-23, 2010 as a part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. Tickets are on sale now at www.playhousesquare.org, by phone at 216-241-6000 or at the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office.

GREASE Starring Taylor Hicks Set for Times Union Center’s Moran Theater, 4/27-5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE™, opens in Jacksonville at Times Union Center's Moran Theater on April 27 - May 2, 2010 for eight performances only!

GREASE Starring Taylor Hicks Ends Run at Times Union Center’s Moran Theater, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE™, closes in Jacksonville at Times Union Center's Moran Theater on May 2, 2010.

David Essex Brings ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR to the West End; Plays Garrick Theatre 17 April - 5 September, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2010


After a recent national tour David Essex and All The Fun Of The Fair will make its West End Debut at London's Garrick Theatre previewing from 17 April and running until 5 September with press night on 28 April 2010.

GREASE Starring Taylor Hicks Set for Times Union Center’s Moran Theater, 4/27-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2010


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE™, opens in Jacksonville at Times Union Center's Moran Theater on April 27 - May 2, 2010 for eight performances only!

GREASE Starring Taylor Hicks Set for Times Union Center’s Moran Theater, 4/27-5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2010


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE™, opens in Jacksonville at Times Union Center's Moran Theater on April 27 - May 2, 2010 for eight performances only!

GREASE Extends Booking At Piccadilly Theatre Thru Sept 3 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2010


Tickets for the smash hit musical Grease are now on sale until 3 September 2011. Grease returned to the West End on 25 July 2007 (with a press night on 8 August) and since its premiere the feel-good audience favourite has been seen by over 1 million theatregoers at London's Piccadilly Theatre, where it continues to enjoy huge popularity.

TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards Honor Lee & Wolsky, 4/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2010


Legendary costume designer ALBERT WOLSKY and world renowned scenic designer MING CHO LEE are among the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 23 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Two-time Academy Award-winner Albert Wolsky will receive the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer and educator Ming Cho Lee will receive the TDF/Irene Sharaff Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

GREASE Starring Taylor Hicks Set for Times Union Center’s Moran Theater, 4/27-5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2010


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE™, opens in Jacksonville at Times Union Center's Moran Theater on April 27 - May 2, 2010 for eight performances only!

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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