Live!-Movie Version of Grease in Coral Gables

Actors' Playhouse Electrifies the

Miracle Theatre Stage with the

Live Musical Movie Version of Grease
Who can forget heartthrobs John Travolta as the cool, charming Danny Zuko and Australian beauty Olivia Newton-John as the goody-goody Sandy? Not to mention those silk-jacketed Pink Ladies and those tough guy T-birds and the rest of the class of 1959 at Rydell High. If you enjoyed the motion picture Grease, then you are in for a real treat! After months of negotiation, we are thrilled to bring this exciting new stage version of Grease to you for the first time in the South Florida area on a professional stage, featuring songs from the motion picture- "Sandy," "Hopelessly Devoted To You," "You're The One That I Want" and of course "Grease." Actors' Playhouse is proud to present this exciting new version for a seven week run October 1- November 13.
 
If you saw the Broadway revival of Grease, you know that these songs were not a part of that production. "When we decided to produce the show, we wanted to make an event of it and offer our audiences something new and exciting. With the motion picture growing in popularity since its release in 1979, it seems an obvious choice to incorporate these hit songs into our production," said David Arisco, Artistic Director.
 
Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey original book music and lyric writers, set out to make a never before its kind 50's rock 'n' roll musical. A perfect period piece, Grease embodied the slick hair, fast cars, and drive-in movies of the era, and in 1979 broke the record as the longest running musical on Broadway.  Its revival began in London and then in New York in 1994.
 
Director David Arisco has assembled an impressive fifteen-member cast. Jamey Isenor is making his Actors' Playhouse debut, playing the role of Danny Zuko, this marking his sixth production of Grease and fourth time playing Danny. Melanie Penn, last seen at the playhouse as Amneris in Aida, plays Sandy Dumbrowski. Both Jamey and Melanie performed in the National Tour of Grease starring Frankie Avalon. The rest of the cast includes Carbonell Award winner Chrissi Arditto (Cha-Cha DiGregorio). Carbonell Award nominees are Christopher A. Kent (Sonny Latierri), Lisa Manuli (Patty Simcox), Lisa Minett (Frenchy), Stacy Schwartz (Miss Lynch), Vincent D'Elia (Vince Fontaine and Teen Angel), and Brian M. Golub (Doody). The rest of this talented cast includes Xander Chauncey (Kenickie), Henry Gainza (Roger), Trista Moldovan (Betty Rizzo), Heather Rolff (Jan), Amanda Baker (Marty), and Sean Russell (Eugene Florczyk). The choreography, musical direction, and costumes are designed by Multiple Carbonell Award winners Barbara Flaten, Eric Alsford, and Mary Lynne Izzo. Carbonell Award nominees M.P. Amico and Patrick Tennent design the set and lighting. Nathan Rausch, also a Carbonell Award winner is the sound designer.

Grease preview performances are October 1 - 6. The gala opening night performance is October 7. Grease will have Wednesday through Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. through November 13. Additional Performances are on Wednesday, October 19 at 2 p.m. & Wednesday, October 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for previews, $37.50 for weeknight shows and matinees, and $45 for Friday and Saturday evenings. The theatre offers a 10 percent senior discount rate the day of performance and $15 student rush tickets 15 minutes prior to curtain, with identification. All discounts are based on availability and exclude Saturday performances and Sunday matinees. Group rates are available for 15 or more. Tickets may be purchased through the box office or any Ticketmaster outlet.
 
Actors' Playhouse's recently announced its Best of Broadway 2005-2006 season, including the musicals Grease, New York Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical Johnny Guitar the Musical, Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do, featuring the music of Neil Sedaka, the Broadway hit musical The Full Monty, the Florida premier of the musical Five Course Love, and the comedy The Mystery of Irma Vep. Subscribers see it all, with premium seating and best savings.
 
Subscribers also receive generous membership benefits from nearly 30 Coral Gables' finest restaurants and establishments, including Christy's, JohnMartin's, Norman's, Ortanique on the Mile, The Cellar Club at the Biltmore Hotel, Ruth's Chris, and The Palm. Season subscription prices ranging from  $136 to $370. Miracle Maker subscriptions, including two tickets to opening nights and gala parties, and two tickets to the annual 'Reach for the Stars' gala auction, are $1250. Subscriptions for children 18 years and younger with a full paid adult subscription are $100. College students (18-22 year olds) subscriptions are also available for $100 with current student I.D.
    
Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre will celebrate ten perfect years in the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables' very own three-stage performing arts center, Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 6 p.m. at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Celebrators will enjoy an all out 50's style party extravaganza, complete with a three course gourmet diner meal, open Bacardi bar, all night dance-a-thon, a ten year theatre history slide show, a performance of the cast of Actors' Playhouse's 2005 production of Grease, and a special, surprise guest appearance. Event hosts will be NBC6's anchor team Bob Mayer, Kelly Craig, and Lonnie Quinn. For further information about the Gala Celebration including sponsorship opportunities, please call 305-444-9293, extension 601.
 
Actors' Playhouse is affiliated with Actor's Equity Association and produces year round musicals, comedies and children theatre productions, and offers a full range of classes for all experience levels. One of 20 major cultural institutions in Miami Dade County, Actors' Playhouse is renowned for its large-scale Broadway musical theatre productions and has received nearly 50 Carbonell Awards including "Best Production of a Musical" in South Florida five out of the past seven years. For further information, 305-444-9293 or visit the theatre's website at www.actorsplayhouse.org http://www.actorsplayhouse.org 

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