Grease Revival 1979 - Articles Page 6

Opened: January 1, 1979
Closing: unknown

Grease - 1979 - 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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Highest Bidders to Play Roles in OKLAHOMA! for BCP Play-A-Part Fundraiser, 8/2-4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2013


The Buck Creek Players will wrap up their 39th season 'In the Spotlight' with their fifth biennial Play-A-Part Fundraiser of the hit musical, Oklahoma!, sponsored in part by The Friends of Sue Leavell. Quickly becoming a BCP audience favorite, the Play-A-Part Fundraisers separate themselves from the playhouse's traditional community theater productions in that all roles are 'won' through an online silent auction with no required auditions! Veteran musical theater performers join first-timers to give this classic musical a comedic twist much like The Carol Burnett Show. Oklahoma features music by Richard Rodgers, and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including 'Oh What a Beautiful Mornin',' 'The Surrey With the Fringe on Top,' 'I Cain't Say No,' and the title tune, you can bet that this comedic take on the traditional classic musical will definitely bring a smile to your face.

Grease vuelve a Madrid a finales de 2013
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jul 5, 2013


El musical de Jim Jacobs y Warren Casey regresa a la capital del 29 de noviembre al 26 de enero de 2014 y lo hara en el Teatro Nuevo Apolo de Madrid. Las audiciones para buscar a sus protagonistas tendran lugar la semana que viene.

Regional Theater of the Week: Red Mountain Theatre Company in Birmingham, AL
by BWW Features - Jun 12, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Red Mountain Theatre Company in Birmingham, AL

Scott Alan, Barbara Carroll and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for today, June 10-16, 2013, featuring Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Scott Alan, The Pop Show Presents...Adele! A Fundraiser Celebrating the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance's Education Program Featuring: Arturo O'Farrill Quintet, The Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats & ALJA's NYC All-Star Youth Orchestra, Barbara Carroll, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, The Birdland Big Band, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, and MANY MORE!

2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #2 - The Tremendous Tommy Tune
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 8, 2013


Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on one of the most Tony Award-winning artists in history, actor/choreographer/director Tommy Tune!

ANYTHING GOES to Make OC Premiere at Segerstrom Center, 9/24-29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2013


The national tour of Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, will make its Orange County premiere September 24 - 29 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as part of the Curtain Call Series.

Scott Alan, Barbara Carroll and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, 6/10-16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2013


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for June 10-16, 2013, featuring Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Scott Alan, The Pop Show Presents...Adele! A Fundraiser Celebrating the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance's Education Program Featuring: Arturo O'Farrill Quintet, The Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats & ALJA's NYC All-Star Youth Orchestra, Barbara Carroll, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, The Birdland Big Band, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band, and MANY MORE!

Joan M. Kelly's Cosmik Souls Featured in Herbert Fox Productions' Fashion Show at The Empire Hotel Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2013


Herbert Fox Productions presents a fashion show featuring designer Joan M. Kelly, Cosmik Souls Handcrafted Jewelry and Couture Accessories, at The Empire Hotel Rooftop tonight, March 22 at 9pm. The fashion show will also feature designs by Alina Lal and hairstylings by Anthony DeFranco Salon and Spa.

ANYTHING GOES Tour Comes to Pittsburgh's Heinz Hall, 4/16-21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2013


The national tour of Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, will make its Pittsburgh premiere April 16-21, 2013 at Heinz Hall as part of the PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series.

Joan M. Kelly's Cosmik Souls Featured in Herbert Fox Productions' Fashion Show at The Empire Hotel, 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2013


Herbert Fox Productions presents a fashion show featuring designer Joan M. Kelly, Cosmik Souls Handcrafted Jewelry and Couture Accessories, at The Empire Hotel Rooftop on March 22 at 9pm. The fashion show will also feature designs by Alina Lal and hairstylings by Anthony DeFranco Salon and Spa.

BWW Interviews: Treat Williams Talks Co-Star Matt Bomer & Making a Return to the Stage
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2013


While battling a bad case of the flu, the busy actor spoke about his plan to return to the stage in the near future as well as his experience working with Matt Bomer on USA Network's popular drama series White Collar.

The McCallum Theatre Plays Host To America's Vocal Jazz Icons, The Manhattan Transfer, 1/19
by David Green - Jan 4, 2013


The McCallum Theatre will play host to The Manhattan Transfer for one SRO performance on Saturday, January 18 at 8:00 pm as part of their stellar Fitz's Jazz Café series. For more than 30 years, Manhattan Transfer has remained one of the most popular jazz vocal groups of all time. The quartet (Tim Hauser, Alan Paul, Janis Siegel and Cheryl Bentyne) is known for their amazing harmonies, acapella and vocalese stylings. Manhattan Transfer has earned multiple Grammy Awards, worldwide sales in the millions, and legions of dedicated fans. In addition, in 1999, the Manhattan Transfer was among the first class of inductees into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Review - Broadway Originals & Grace
by Ben Peltz - Oct 24, 2012


“We should not do a show more often,” quipped Ryan Silverman as he an Jill Paice took in the appreciative applause of the Town Hall audience before even singing a note of the Broadway musical they were expected to star in this season, Rebecca.  Host Scott Siegel had just recapped the story of the show's numerous delays, fake investors, missing funds and the fact that an estimated 150 theatre professions had either turned down work or stopped seeking immediate employment because of their expectation to be working on Broadway by Christmas.

Review - Morning Observation
by Ben Peltz - Oct 22, 2012


The only trouble with these 90-minute musicals that start at 7pm is that I really can't get all that enthused over the big 8:15 number.

Grace Gummer, Corey Stoll and Treat Williams Join THE PARISIAN WOMAN Reading at The Flea, 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2012


Grace Gummer, Corey Stoll, and Treat Williams join Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, Ellen Barkin, in The Parisian Woman. Commissioned by The Flea Theater, Beau Willimon has adapted Henry Becque's La Parisienne, now set in contemporary Washington D.C. To what lengths will a woman go to advance the political career of her husband? The Parisian Woman tears the veil off adultery in this modern retelling of the scandalous affairs of a bored and intelligent wife left to her own devices. Directed by Joel Schumacher.

Grace Gummer, Corey Stoll and Treat Williams Join THE PARISIAN WOMAN Reading at The Flea, 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2012


Grace Gummer, Corey Stoll, and Treat Williams join Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, Ellen Barkin, in The Parisian Woman. Commissioned by The Flea Theater, Beau Willimon has adapted Henry Becque's La Parisienne, now set in contemporary Washington D.C. To what lengths will a woman go to advance the political career of her husband? The Parisian Woman tears the veil off adultery in this modern retelling of the scandalous affairs of a bored and intelligent wife left to her own devices. Directed by Joel Schumacher.

WICKED's Shoshana Bean Joins JoAnne Worley, Rex Smith and More for A MAGICAL NIGHT ON BROADWAY Tonight, 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2012


Shoshana Bean joins the cast of 'A Magical Night On Broadway' at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage tonight, September 8 at 8:00 pm. 'A Magical Night On Broadway" is a fully-staged and costumed tribute to the American musical theatre starring stage, film and television personality JoAnne Worley and featuring music from some of Broadway's most celebrated musicals including "Chicago," "Wicked," "Hairspray," "A Chorus Line," "The Lion King" and more. Joining Worley are Bean and Broadway and television star Rex Smith, Tony-nominated actress Jonelle Allen, Terron Brooks and Carol Channing's American Glee Club - a young song and dance group representing America's public schools, along with a few surprise guests. The show is directed by David Green with musical direction by Stephen Smith.

Maxwell Caulfield Co-Stars with Rachel Sorsa in HELEN at Getty Villa, Now thru 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2012


The Getty Museum and Playwrights' Arena in Los Angeles is pleased to offer Euripides' Helen, the seventh annual outdoor theatrical production in the Getty Villa's Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater. Presenting a surprising twist on the legend of Helen of Troy, Euripides' rarely performed Helen will feature a cast of thirteen led by distinguished actor Maxwell Caulfield as Menelaos, King of Sparta, and Rachel Sorsa as Helen. Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera, artistic director of Los Angeles-based Playwrights' Arena, this production debuts a new adaptation by playwright Nick Salamone and a score by composer and musical director David O.

North Coast Rep Presents San Diego Premiere of Steve Martin's Adaptation of THE UNDERPANTS, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2012


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents a San Diego premiere of The Underpants, adapted by Steve Martin and written by Carl Sternheim. The show begins previews tonight, September 5th through 7th and continues September 8 through 30, 2012.

North Coast Rep Presents San Diego Premiere of Steve Martin's Adaptation of THE UNDERPANTS, 9/5-10/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2012


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents a San Diego premiere of The Underpants, adapted by Steve Martin and written by Carl Sternheim. The show begins previews September 5-7 and continues September 8 through October 7, 2012.

WICKED's Shoshana Bean Joins JoAnne Worley, Rex Smith and More for A MAGICAL NIGHT ON BROADWAY, 9/8
by David Green - Aug 30, 2012


Shoshana Bean joins the cast of 'A Magical Night On Broadway' at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage on Saturday, September 8 at 8:00 pm. 'A Magical Night On Broadway" is a fully-staged and costumed tribute to the American musical theatre starring stage, film and television personality JoAnne Worley and featuring music from some of Broadway's most celebrated musicals including "Chicago," "Wicked," "Hairspray," "A Chorus Line," "The Lion King" and more. Joining Worley are Bean and Broadway and television star Rex Smith, Tony-nominated actress Jonelle Allen, Terron Brooks and Carol Channing's American Glee Club - a young song and dance group representing America's public schools, along with a few surprise guests. The show is directed by David Green with musical direction by Stephen Smith.

Maxwell Caulfield Co-Stars with Rachel Sorsa in HELEN at Getty Villa, 9/6-29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2012


The Getty Museum and Playwrights' Arena in Los Angeles is pleased to offer Euripides' Helen, the seventh annual outdoor theatrical production in the Getty Villa's Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater. Presenting a surprising twist on the legend of Helen of Troy, Euripides' rarely performed Helen will feature a cast of thirteen led by distinguished actor Maxwell Caulfield as Menelaos, King of Sparta, and Rachel Sorsa as Helen. Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera, artistic director of Los Angeles-based Playwrights' Arena, this production debuts a new adaptation by playwright Nick Salamone and a score by composer and musical director David O.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Erica Mansfield of 'Evita'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jul 28, 2012


A longtime member of the 'Mamma Mia' cast on tour and Bway, Erica's now performing in her 2nd straight Rob Ashford-choreographed show.

Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, 6/22-7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2012


Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity June 22 - July 8.

Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, Now thru 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2012


Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity tonight, June 22 - July 8.

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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