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Opened: November 12, 1978
Closing: December 10, 1978

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Photo Flash: GREASE Is the Word in Canada! Hicks Meets Harper In Ottawa
by Eddie Varley - Jul 24, 2009


Taylor Hicks, currently starring the in the Broadway tour of GREASE had a visit from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper last night, after the performance at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, ONT. Take a look at some fun pictures of the meeting right here on BroadwayWorld.com!

Pittsburgh CLO Presents Barry Manilow's COPACABANA 7/21-8/2 At Benedum Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2009


'Her name was Lola...' and she's here in Pittsburgh CLO's production of Barry Manilow's Copacabana July 21 through August 2 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

GREASE With Taylor Hicks Comes To TUTS 9/8-9/20, Tix On Sale 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2009


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Houston, TX at Theatre Under The Stars on September 8, 2009 and will run through September 20, 2009 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, July 19, 2009.

Photo Flash: Pittsburgh CLO Presents Barry Manilow's COPACABANA 7/21-8/2 At Benedum Center
by Reynard Loki - Jul 14, 2009


'Her name was Lola...' and she's here in Pittsburgh CLO's production of Barry Manilow's Copacabana July 21 through August 2 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Sands, Osnes & Winningham to Star in BONNIE & CLYDE at La Jolla Playhouse in November
by Robert Diamond - Jul 13, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse announced today the addition of the world-premiere musical Bonnie & Clyde, to its 2009-10 season, replacing The Big Time. This production features music by Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel), lyrics by Tony Award-winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard, Song and Dance), book by Ivan Menchell (The Cemetery Club, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Deaf West's Big River and Pippin, Grease!). Bonnie & Clyde will run November 10 - December 20, 2009 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre.

GREASE With Taylor Hicks Comes To TUTS 9/8-9/20, Tix On Sale 7/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2009


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Houston, TX at Theatre Under The Stars on September 8, 2009 and will run through September 20, 2009 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, July 19, 2009.

Carr PAC's GREASE Tickets Go On Sale 7/10, Show Opens 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2009


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Orlando at the Carr Performing Arts Centre on August 25 and runs through August 30, 2009. Tickets start at $37.00 and will go on sale on July 10, Friday at 10:00AM.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents Barry Manilow's COPACABANA 7/21-8/2 At Benedum Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 2009


'Her name was Lola...' and she's here in Pittsburgh CLO's production of Barry Manilow's Copacabana July 21 through August 2 at the Benedum Center in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

Carr PAC's GREASE Tickets Go On Sale 7/10, Show Opens 8/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 2009


The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated musical GREASE, opens in Orlando at the Carr Performing Arts Centre on August 25 and runs through August 30, 2009. Tickets start at $37.00 and will go on sale on July 10, Friday at 10:00AM.

RIALTO CHATTER: Nederlander Organization Says Plans For Broadway Musical THRILLER Are 'Forthcoming'
by Rialto Chatter - Jun 29, 2009


With Michael Jackson's untimely death yesterday, the fate of a previously announced Broadway musical adaptation of THRILLER seems uncertain.

RIALTO CHATTER: Broadway Musical THRILLER Now Uncertain?
by Rialto Chatter - Jun 26, 2009


With Michael Jackson's untimely death yesterday, the fate of a previously announced Broadway musical adaptation of THRILLER seems uncertain.

GREASE Brings Its 'Summer Lovin' To Atlanta's Fox Theater 8/7-8/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2009


'We are delighted to announce that due to popular demand we are adding additional performances for the previously announced, hot new production of GREASE,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars.

Photo Flash: GREASE's Taylor Hicks 'Says Cheese' To Wisconsin Audience
by Eddie Varley - Jun 9, 2009


Taylor Hicks had a surprise in store for the audience attending last Saturday evening's performance June 6th with prop that stopped the show with laughter and applause. While on stage in Appleton, Wisconsin (the CHEESE state), Hicks decided to surprise the local audience when he appears from inside the ice cream cone by wearing a cheese hat!

GREASE Starring Taylor Hicks Comes to Detroit's Fisher Theatre June 9 - 28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2009


The Fisher Theatre announced today that ?American Idol? winner, Taylor Hicks will appear in the first national touring production of the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical GREASE? when it comes to Detroit for a limited engagement

TV Actor Ray Quinn Cast As 'Danny' In GREASE In UK 5/11-10/3
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2009


Singer and television star Ray Quinn will be swapping his ice skates for his dancing shoes when he joins the cast of the smash-hit musical Grease. Ray will play the lead role of ?Danny' for a limited season from 11 May to 3 October 2009 at The Piccadilly Theatre. Further casting to be announced.

The Steve Miller Band Comes To Rhode Island PPAC 11/8, Tickets On Sale 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 1, 2009


With songs such as 'Take the Money and Run,' 'Rockin' Me,' 'Jet Airliner,' 'The Joker,' 'Fly Like An Eagle,' 'Livin' in the USA' and 'Abracadabra' to his credit, blues/rock singer-songwriter-guitarist Steve Miller is one of the cornerstones of classic rock. The STEVE MILLER BAND will be performing at the Providence Performing Arts Center on November, 8, 2009 at 7:30P. Tickets for this event will go on-sale this Saturday, May 2 at 10A; Box Office remains open this Saturday through 8P.

STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON to Perform at ROCK OF AGES April 27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009


One month after their classic songs debut as part of the score of the new hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, two unparalleled rock stars - Tommy Shaw from STYX and Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon - will make their Broadway debuts as they perform their new single, 'Can't Stop Rockin', immediately following the evening performance on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street). The performance of the new song, co-written by Cronin and Shaw, celebrates the rockers recently announced CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 Tour, which kicks off on May 12th, presented by VH1 Classic and Rock Band.

Quinn & Stephens Set to Lead New GREASE Cast, Booking Extended Thru Jan. 2010
by Eddie Varley - Apr 2, 2009


The smash-hit musical Grease is now booking until January 2010 and has a new cast including singer and television star Ray Quinn from ITV's Dancing on Ice. Ray will be swapping his ice skates for his dancing shoes when he joins the cast for a limited season from 11 May to 3 October 2009 at The Piccadilly Theatre.

STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON to Perform at ROCK OF AGES April 27
by Robert Diamond - Mar 31, 2009


One month after their classic songs debut as part of the score of the new hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, two unparalleled rock stars - Tommy Shaw from STYX and Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon - will make their Broadway debuts as they perform their new single, 'Can't Stop Rockin', immediately following the evening performance on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street). The performance of the new song, co-written by Cronin and Shaw, celebrates the rockers recently announced CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 Tour, which kicks off on May 12th, presented by VH1 Classic and Rock Band.

'Hicks' is the Word! GREASE Tour Hits SF's Golden Gate Theatre 3/24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2009


Complete casting has been announced for the brand new production of GREASE, starring American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, playing the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, March 24 through Sunday, April 19. Taylor Hicks made his debut on Broadway in the role of 'Teen Angel' this past summer. This brand new production of GREASE will feature songs from the smash hit 1978 motion picture performed for the first time ever in a Broadway production. GREASE is presented as a part of the 2008-2009 Citibank Best of Broadway series season under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays. Tickets on sale now. Taylor Hicks achieved widespread fame in 2006 as a contestant on the hugely successful FOX singing competition 'American Idol.' On May 24, 2006, Hicks was named the winner of the fifth season of 'Idol' with over 63.4 million votes in total. Winning the title over Katharine McPhee, the announcement was made during the live finale episode which aired to a worldwide audience of over 200 million viewers. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Taylor Hicks' passion for music began at an early age. He toured the Southeastern Unites States during his teenage years and released two independent albums. Known for his energetic performances with influences derived from classic soul, blues and R&B music, he quickly grew a large fan base among the millions of viewers and voters who tuned in to 'Idol' each week. His fans ultimately dubbed themselves the 'Soul Patrol.'

AMERICAN IDOL'S Taylor Hicks Stars As Teen Angel In 'GREASE'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2009


Tickets for the brand new production of GREASE, starring American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, go on sale Wednesday, December 17. Taylor Hicks made his debut on Broadway in the role of 'Teen Angel' this past summer. GREASE will play the Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, March 24 through Sunday, April 19. This brand new production of GREASE will feature songs from the smash hit 1978 motion picture performed for the first time ever on stage. GREASE is presented as a part of the 2008-2009 Citibank Best of Broadway series season under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays.

TV Actor Ray Quinn Cast As 'Danny' In GREASE In UK 5/11-10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2009


Singer and television star Ray Quinn will be swapping his ice skates for his dancing shoes when he joins the cast of the smash-hit musical Grease. Ray will play the lead role of ?Danny' for a limited season from 11 May to 3 October 2009 at The Piccadilly Theatre. Further casting to be announced.

Taylor Hicks Extends as 'Teen Angel' in GREASE Tour
by Robert Diamond - Feb 19, 2009


The producers of the first national touring production of the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical GREASE? are proud to announce that 'American Idol' winner, Taylor Hicks, will continue on with the tour during the 2009 ? 2010 season. Hicks made his Broadway debut in the role of 'Teen Angel' and has been on the road with GREASE? since the tour began in Providence on December 2, 2008. New cities and dates to be announced shortly.

GREASE Starring Taylor Hicks Comes to Detroit's Fisher Theatre June 9 - 28
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2009


The Fisher Theatre announced today that ?American Idol? winner, Taylor Hicks will appear in the first national touring production of the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical GREASE? when it comes to Detroit for a limited engagement

GREASE Star Taylor Hicks to Appear on Regis & Kelly Feb. 19 & 20
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2009


TAYLOR HICKS, star of the Broadway national tour of GREASE?, will appear on 'Live with Regis and Kelly' on Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20, 2009. The platinum selling singer and 'American Idol' winner will appear as part of Regis and Kelly's 'Dating with the Stars' segment. 'Live' airs in NYC at 9:00 a.m. on WABC Channel 7.

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