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Grease Revival 1994

Opened: May 11, 1994
Closing: January 25, 1998

Grease - 1994 Broadway History , Info & More

Grease is a high-octane musical bursting with rock and roll energy, taking you back to the world of 1950s teenagers. Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, it follows a group of greasers and Pink Ladies at Rydell High School as they navigate friendships, romance, and the pressures of fitting in.



The show is packed with iconic and catchy tunes like "Summer Nights," "Greased Lightnin'," and "We Go Together." The story centers around Danny and Sandy, a sweethearts reunited after a summer fling. Danny, the cool greaser leader, tries to impress Sandy by acting tougher than he is, while Sandy transforms from innocent newcomer to a Pink Lady to win Danny's heart. Through hilarious situations, catchy songs, and teenage drama, Grease explores themes of peer pressure, rebellion, and the enduring power of young love.


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Sally Wilfert and Steve Marzullo to Present STOP THIS TRAIN at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2024


Broadway songstress Sally Wilfert and music director/composer Steve Marzullo will debut their new show 'Stop This Train' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch the 35 Best Broadway Performances from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 22, 2023


The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions is also responsible for helping to bring some of our favorite Broadway shows and performances to the small screen. Our team has rounded up 35 of the very best performances from Broadway in year's past.

BWW Q&A: Jeff Calhoun of ELVIS - A MUSICAL REVOLUTION at Walnut Street Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Sep 27, 2023


BroadwayWorld sat down with Jeff Calhoun, who is currently directing Elvis - A Musical Revolution at Walnut Street Theatre. The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award nominated director Jeff Calhoun, the production begins previews October 3, and opens October 11.

Janine LaManna to Make New York Solo Concert Debut With BLACK & GOLD at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York solo concert debut of beloved Broadway veteran Janine LaManna in “Black & Gold” for two shows on Saturday, June 10 and Monday, June 26, both at 7:00 PM.

The 30 Best Broadway Performances at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Team BWW - Nov 23, 2022


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

Our 20 Favorite Broadway Performances from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
by Team BWW - Nov 24, 2021


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

Arthur P. Siccardi, Broadway Production Supervisor, Dies at 89
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2020


Beloved Broadway production supervisor Arthur P. Siccardi has passed away at 89. Arthur P., II was one of the best-loved figures in the American theater, with a distinguished career as a production supervisor that spanned five decades working with the biggest stars, directors and producers on some of the best-known shows in Broadway history.

20 Broadway Performances from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to Gobble Up!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 25, 2020


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

BWW Blog: Best Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadway Performances
by Student Blogger: Maeve Reilly - Nov 20, 2020


It’s no secret that, in my family, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is of utmost importance to me on Turkey Day.

BWW Flashback: The 20 Best Broadway Performances from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Past
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2019


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

Parade Perfection- Relive Our Favorite Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances of Years Past!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2018


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

Maddie Jo Landers, Laura Lapidus, Alec Silberblatt and Amos VanderPoel to Star in BAD JEWS at George Street Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2017


George Street Playhouse today announced the cast of Bad Jews, the smash hit comedy by Joshua Harmon, on stage March 21-April 9, 2017, at the New Brunswick theatre.

Photo Flash: Betty Buckley, Barbara Cook, Rex Smith and More Celebrate Shubert Theatre's 100th Anniversary in New Haven
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015


In recognition of its 100th Anniversary, New Haven's historic Shubert Theatre celebrated with a Gala Benefit on Saturday, March 21. This exclusive evening included an elegant sit-down dinner on the legendary Shubert Stage, dancing, theatrical entertainment and a tribute to honored guest stars. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

STAGE TUBE: Betty Buckley Honored at Shubert New Haven's 100th Anniversary Gala
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2015


Betty Buckley recently accepted the 2015 Maurice Bailey Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre, at the Shubert Theatre's 100th Anniversary Gala Celebration on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Check out her acceptance speech below, where she shared some of her experiences in the world premiere of 1776!

Betty Buckley, Barbara Cook, and Rex Smith to be Honored at Shubert New Haven's 100 Anniversary Gala
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 27, 2015


In recognition of its 100th Anniversary, the Shubert will celebrate with a Gala Benefit on Saturday, March 21 beginning at 6:00pm. This exclusive evening will include an elegant sit-down dinner on the legendary Shubert Stage, dancing, theatrical entertainment and a tribute to honored guest starts.

Jennifer Holliday Discusses Her Recent Comeback
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 5, 2014


On January 21, Jennifer Holliday released her first solo album in over 20 years. In a recent interview with Travis Smiley, Holliday talked about her recent comeback and past struggles.

Jeff Calhoun to Award $5,000 Scholarship to Pine-Richland Student
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2013


Broadway director and choreographer Jeff Calhoun will soon award the Jeff Calhoun Performing Arts Award to a senior at Pine-Richland High School. This is the sixth year that Calhoun, a 1978 graduate, will award a $5000 scholarship to a student who is planning to pursue a career in the performing arts and meets the scholarship criteria. Applications for this scholarship are due April 19, 2013.

Photo Blast From The Past: Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes, and Eric McCormack
by Walter McBride - Feb 20, 2012


Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's newest photo series 'Photo Blast From the Past'. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems. We kicked off the series last week with Tim Curry, who starred in the 1982 Broadway production of Amadeus. Today, we bring you this risque shot of former Will & Grace costars Megan Mulally, Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack

Michael Kosarin, David Holcenberg, et al. Join NEWSIES Creative Team!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2011


Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced the full creative team behind its season opener, the premiere of a new Disney stage musical, Newsies. Featuring music by eight-time Academy Award®-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, The Little Mermaid), lyrics by Jack Feldman and a new book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy), Newsies is adapted for the stage from the 1992 live-action Disney feature film musical. The show begins performances on Thursday, September 15. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, September 25.

Michelle Pruiett Leads THE LITTLE MERMAID At Tuacahn Center for the Arts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 11, 2011


The majestic red rock cliffs of Southern Utah have been magically transformed into an underwater fantasy of epic proportions as Tuacahn Center for the Arts presents the regional premiere of Disney's The Little Mermaid, which opened June 2nd, 2011 and will run through October 21st.

BB Promotion Mourns the Passing of Michael Brenner
by Kelsey Denette - May 25, 2011


Michael Brenner, producer and impresario, founder and managing partner of the Mannheim based BB Promotion GmbH, died in the early hours of Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the age of 59. He and his much-loved wife were on a bicycle tour when he was hit by a motorbike. He never recovered from his injuries.

Grease History

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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