Grease 1973 - Articles Page 2

Opened: June 26, 1973
Closing: unknown

Grease - 1973 - West End History , Info & More

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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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Launches 50th Anniversary Tour in Australia in 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 16, 2022


A brand-new Australian tour will kick off global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock 'N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show as it marks its 50th Anniversary in 2023. This brand new Australian production will open at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2023 starring Australian superstars Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter, and Myf Warhurst as The Narrator. Joining them will be Ellis Dolan as Eddie/Dr Scott, Darcey Eagle as Columbia, Ethan Jones as Brad, Deirdre Khoo as Janet, Loredo Malcolm as Rocky and Henry Rollo as Riff Raff. Further exciting casting will be announced soon.

Dr. Stuart Brown Tells His 2nd Act Story At The Palace Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022


Dr.  Stuart Brown tells his second act story  For the Love of Theater as the next presenter for the Palace Theater's 2ND ACT life stories series. 

Stuart Brown Set for Next 2ND ACT Story at the Palace Theater in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2022


Dr.  Stuart Brown tells his second act story  For the Love of Theater as the next presenter for the Palace Theater’s 2ND ACT life stories series.

GREASE Will End West End Run in Eight Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2022


With only 8 weeks to go, Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, has so far been seen by over 250,000 people in the West End making it the Dominion Theatre's most successful summer run since We Will Rock You. GREASE began previews on 3 May 2022 with an official opening on 17 May 2022. The musical last played the Dominion Theatre 26 years ago, closing in 1996, and was as popular and busy this time round, as it was then. 

Palace Theater Announces 2022-23 2ND ACT SERIES Presenters And Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2022


The next class of storytellers for the upcoming 22-23 season of the Palace Theater's “ 2ND ACT” series has been selected.

Photos: Jason Donovan and Peter Andre in GREASE in the West End
by Grace Cutler - Jul 6, 2022


Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, which plays at the Dominion. Check out photos!

Jason Donovan Will Play Teen Angel in GREASE at Certain Performances at The Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2022


Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022.

Se cumplen 50 años del estreno de GREASE en Broadway
by Elena Díaz-Guerra - Feb 15, 2022


El 14 de febrero de 1972 se estrenó el musical en el Majestic Theatre de Nueva York.

Peter Andre Will Play Vince Fontaine in Some Performances of GREASE at The Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022


Peter Andre will make his West End debut playing the role of Vince Fontaine at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022. GREASE is directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.

New Production Of GREASE Will Open at the Dominion Theatre in May 2022
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2021


Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE will return to the Dominion Theatre in London's West End, with new staging and choreography, opening on Tuesday 10 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022.

Ore Oduba Confirms Future Dates As Brad Majors In THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021


Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba (Curtains / Grease) who has been delighting audiences and receiving rave reviews as Brad Majors, will continue to don his fishnets as he extends his role in Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show.

Way Off Broadway to Present THE PAJAMA GAME This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2021


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is preparing for a heartwarming romantic comedy this fall when its production of the Broadway classic The Pajama Game takes to the stage.  Opening Friday, September 10th, the production was rescheduled from earlier this season. 

Photos: See Peter Andre, Dan Partridge, Georgia Louise & More in the UK Tour of GREASE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2021


The first new production in 25 years of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, directed by Nikolai Foster, choreographed by Arlene Phillips and starring Peter Andre as Teen Angel and Vince Fontaine opened at Curve, Leicester on 30 July and is currently touring the UK. 

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Will Be Performed at Central Milton Keynes in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2021


Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba (Curtains / Grease) will star as Brad Majors. Joining Ore and returning to the cast of The Rocky Horror Show as Frank is Stephen Webb (Jersey Boys / Legally Blonde), alongside Philip Franks (The Darling Buds of May) as The Narrator. They will be joined by fan favourite Haley Flaherty (Mamma Mia / Chicago) as Janet.

TV Icon Cindy Williams At The Wick In ME, MYSELF, AND SHIRLEY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2021


The Wick Theatre will present the world premiere of Cindy Williams' one-woman show, Me, Myself and Shirley.

Full Cast Announced For The UK Tour of GREASE
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2021


Dan Partridge will be reprising the role of Danny in Grease, having played the role on the UK and Ireland tour in 2019. Georgia Louise will play Sandy, with Paul French as Kenickie and Tendai Rinomhota as Rizzo. They are joined by Alex Christian as Doody, Josh Barnett as Roger, Inez Budd as Marty, Maeve Byrne as Jan, Marianna Neofitou as Frenchy, Corinna Powlesland as Miss Lynch and Cristian Zaccarini as Sonny.

GREASE Sets New UK Tour Dates Kicking Off in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2021


The musical was due to tour in 2020 but had to be postponed due to COVID-19.  Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, the 2021 tour will now begin at Curve, Leicester from 30 – 31 July.

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

Ore Oduba Will Lead UK Tour of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2021


Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba (Curtains / Grease) will star as Brad Majors in Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show. Back by huge popular demand, the legendary musical will tour the UK between July 2021 and June 2022.

BWW SPECIAL: Felicidades Elaine Paige
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 5, 2021


En 1948, un día como hoy, Elen Paige nacía en el norte de Londres, hija de un agente inmobiliario y una modista. Para celebrar el cumpleaños de la actriz y cantante británica, hacemos un repaso de sus mejores momentos sobre los escenarios.

BWW SPECIAL: 49 años de GREASE
by Cristina Martinez - Feb 15, 2021


Este año se han cumplido el 49 aniversario del estreno de GREASE en Broadway. Antes de que el musical saltase a la gran pantalla y enamorase al público internacional, la producción neoyorkina subía el telón off-Broadway el 14 de febrero de 1972.

STICKS & STONES Cast Members Talk First Stage Kiss, Favorite Broadway Love Song, Favorite Musical and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2020


The new musical STICKS & STONES premieres on Friday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. on www.broadwayworld.com and www.broadwaycares.org. It stars Joshua Colley, Mykal Kilgore, Javier Muñoz, George Salazar, Broadway legend Audra McDonald and 135 young performers from around the world.

What's Coming to HBO Max Highlights in September 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2020


Fall into the exciting new original series and A-list blockbuster movies arriving this September on HBO Max.

New 2021 Dates Announced For UK and Ireland Tour Of GREASE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2020


The producers of the first new production in 25 years of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, have announced that the show will tour the UK and Ireland in 2021. The musical was due to tour in 2020 but had to be postponed due to COVID-19.

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

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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