Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lilla Crawford, Patti Murin, & More Share Thoughts, Reactions to GREASE: LIVE Broadcast

There's no doubt "Grease" was the word of the nation Sunday night, as millions of people worldwide tuned into FOX for the GREASE: LIVE musical broadcast.

As previous broadcasts have shown us, everyone loves to live-tweet the big show, and Broadway's best and brightest are certainly no exception! (Considering the source material and people involved, they're probably even more likely to tweet!)

After all, Broadway luminaries and live musical theatre broadcasts go together like "rama lamma lamma ka dinga da dinga dong!"

Of course, there are worse things we could do than provide you with a roundup of Twitter reactions from all your Main Stem faves, but we're hopelessly devoted to our BWW readers, so we did just that.

Wondering what 2007 revival stars Max Crumm and Laura Osnes will think of Aaron Tveit and Julianne Hough's takes on Sandy and Danny? Want to know if 1978 film Sandy Olivia Newton-John has something to say about Didi Conn and Barry Pearl's cameos, or if Broadway vet Nick Jonas will comment on older brother Joe's appearance as Johnny Casino? And goshdarnit, who will THE WIZ LIVE! MVP Shanice Williams deem MVP of this telecast?

If you want to (possibly) find out the answers to these questions - and hear celebs' thoughts on so much more - join me LIVE right here, for all the fun, beginning at 7pm EST and continuing on through the end of the broadcast.

It's sure to be a systematic... hydromatic... ultramatic good time! See you then, and in the meantime, leave your comments below, and share what you're most looking forward to during the broadcast tonight. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Can't wait!! See y'all soon!

Photo Credit: Tommy Garcia / FOX

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6PM - PRE-SHOW

@KirstenWyatt: From one Frenchy [sic] to another - wishing @carlyraejepsen lots of broken legs tonight! #GreaseLive

@VanessaHudgens: An hour away. https://www.instagram.com/p/BBOLX5mTChr/?taken-by=vanessahudgens

@TheNickAdams: Break a leg ladies #GreaseLive

@MarioLopezExtra: It's almost go time... #GreaseLive https://www.instagram.com/p/BBOMhm1yMF5/

@Lin_Manuel: Grease a half hour away, Kail in LA, my cast all watching together, and I feel EXACTLY like Leo McGarry in the debate episode of West Wing.

@JuliaMurney: Dear @AaronTveit & the whole cast crew & creatives of @GoGrease: you are the baddasses of the week - thank you for your musical leap of faith!

7PM - GREASE IS THE WORD

@AaronTveit: GO TIME!! Greased Lightning is ready!! Are you?! Tonight is the night. So grateful for this... instagram.com/p/BBOO7u_GRCU/

@michaelurie: I'm so excited!! #GreaseLive

@MaxCrumm: Umm. I think the age difference on this cast is even larger than ours was! @MaxCrumm @GoGrease

@LauraOsnes: Wait... why isn't @AaronTveit shirtless? @LauraOsnes @GoGrease

@rja_tkydky: Wow!! It's already FANTASTIC!

@ryannreds: That opening!!! Fierce! #GreaseLive

@LuvbeingShanice: I caaaant sit down!! Why am I so nervous right now! I'm just watching it! Jessie J got me too excited!

7:15PM - SUMMER NIGHTS

@LILLACRAWFORD: LOVING the camera work for #GreaseLive !! #fierce

@Lin_Manuel: That's Bring It On's La Cienega @ghaney22 in the green sweater!

@JuliaMurney: They hit the shoo da bop bops & I smiled so hard. They're having fun, I'm having fun. Oh! And there's the audience! #GreaseLive

@MaxCrumm: I love that they're adding the audience element... so awesome! @MaxCrumm @GoGrease #GreaseLive

@LauraOsnes: So crazy to watch this - this is literally the show that changed my life @LauraOsnes @GoGrease #GreaseLive

@PattiMurin: Danny, she's literally right next to you. Sandy, look to your right. #GreaseLive

7:20PM - SANDY'S CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS

@Jay_A_Johnson: This diva with the announcement bells. I can't. #greaselive

@MaxCrumm: That bell ringer lady is going to be gif'd and famous forever @MaxCrumm @GoGrease #GreaseLive

@Lin_Manuel: I can feel Groffsauce memorizing Hudgens' walk as we speak.

@alexwyse: Can you imagine going to a new school and all of this happens on your first day? #GreaseLive

@ElenaShaddow: I really cannot with @AaronTveit. Phew.

7:40PM - FREDDY, MY LOVE

@PattiMurin: These costumes by William Ivey Long are KILLING it. #GreaseLive

@LauraOsnes: Love that they are doing something totally new with this song! @LauraOsnes @GoGrease #GreaseLive #FreddyMyLove

@LILLACRAWFORD: That was awesome! GO KIKI!!! [sic] #GreaseLive

7:45PM - LOOK AT ME, I'M SANDRA DEE

@LauraOsnes: I keep wigs in my bedroom too - wait that sounds dirty! @LauraOsnes @GoGrease #GreaseLive

@colindonnell: Guys, I don't think the bathroom is soundproof...#GreaseLive

@Lin_Manuel: What if Alison Williams from Peter Pan just flew by that window right then? #CROSSOVER

7:55PM - GREASED LIGHTNIN'

@Lin_Manuel: NOOOOO former Vanessa @Yvette_G_Nacer is CHA CHA! I am undone.

@colindonnell: I'm now expecting Danny to have a mechanics jumper under [his costume]. #GreaseLive

@LenaRockerHall: I applauded for Aaron's bulge too #GreaseLive #greaselightening

@park24hrs: Anyone else missing @ChrisBorlesArms?? #GreaseLive

@Jay_A_Johnson: Tveit with the moves! #greaselive

@official_orfeh: Ok this #choreography is FABULOUS!! #GreaseLive #fox and hearing an audience??...PERFECTION!

@LauraOsnes: AND a shout out to @DavidKorins Love you! These sets look amazing! @LauraOsnes @GoGrease #GreaseLive

8:10PM - THOSE MAGIC CHANGES

@LauraOsnes: Yay! Sooo happy they didn't cut #MagicChanges @LauraOsnes @GoGrease #GreaseLive

@Lin_Manuel: Doody's a star.

@LILLACRAWFORD: Omg the audience is swaying!!!!! #GreaseLive

@colindonnell: I've never wanted to be a Doody before...things are different now #GreaseLive

@PattiMurin: Like, this guy is so good I wouldn't be even a little snarky if he got cast in a Broadway show over me. #GreaseLive

@official_orfeh: Wow, @Jordan_Fisher better croon & sang all at once!! #GreaseLive #fox #TALENT

8:20PM - ALL I NEED IS AN ANGEL / BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT

@iamKENNYLEON: Major Props to the creative team of @GoGrease tonight!! Yes!!!

@joshuahenry20: Um.. This camera work is on point! #tommyKail #GreaseLive

@Rosie: didi and carly rae - - goosebumps !!!! #GreaseLive

@Lin_Manuel: How about the fact that TOM KITT AND BRIAN YORKEY WROTE THIS SONG. CLIQUE CLIQUE CLIQUE CLIQUE

@MaxCrumm: Where can I get sheet music for Frenchie's new song? New audition song! @MaxCrumm @GoGrease #GreaseLive

@PattiMurin: Fun fact: I met Tom Kitt when he was playing the piano for an audition class I took. Then he won a Pulitzer or something. #GreaseLive

@LILLACRAWFORD: THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG!! #beautyschooldropout #GreaseLive

@Jay_A_Johnson: She's just asked for ONE angel. Lucky bitch gets Boys II Men!!??!

@ItsJohnBolton: Um. This is kind of fabulous. #GreaseLive

8:40PM - THE DANCE / ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY

@joshuahenry20: Grease Soul Train line? I dig it! #GreaseLive

@LILLACRAWFORD: I too can not make my feet behave when I hear music, Blanche #GreaseLive

@Rosie: EVE PLUM [sic] IS A RIOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it love it love it #GreaseLive

@KateWetherhead: I think Blanche's misbehaving feet and that bouncy guitar player behind Vince could WIN this thing. #GreaseLive

9PM - BORN TO HAND JIVE / HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU

@LauraOsnes: We're hand-jiving over here!! pic.twitter.com/bZHBMCznls @LauraOsnes @MaxCrumm @GoGrease #GreaseLive

@ANDYjKELSO: Only catching bits btwn scenes backstage but #GreaseLive is killing it! So exciting 2 see the live TV musical taken 2 next level. Well done!

@PattiMurin: Dude @VanessaHudgens is a sick dancer. Super impressed. #GreaseLive

@official_orfeh: Ok, we just cannot love this ANYMORE!! blown away! #tommyKail #GreaseLive #fox @ZachWoodlee #handjive=best ever!!

@BetsyWolfe: Um! Yeah @juliannehough! Nailed it!

@MaxCrumm: #HopelesslyDevotedtoHough - @maxcrumm @lauraosnes @juliannehough @gogrease #GreaseLive

9:10 PM - DRIVE-IN MOVIE / SANDY

@LenaRockerHall: My legs would be over his head by now! #GreaseLive @GoGrease

@MaxCrumm: Remember when I fell out of the car because the door fell open? - @MaxCrumm @GoGrease #GreaseLive

@LILLACRAWFORD: You see Danny, when you give a girl jewerly she suddenly "knows you respect her" #GreaseLive

@LauraOsnes: Sing it, @AaronTveit! - @LauraOsnes @GoGrease #GreaseLive

9:20PM - THERE ARE WORSE THINGS I COULD DO

@PattiMurin: This strong, strong woman. Holy crap @VanessaHudgens we are all pulling for you so hard. #GreaseLive

@joshuahenry20: Respect in so many ways Vanessa #RizzoTorchSongs #GreaseLive

@Jay_A_Johnson: Oh, you go here??! Vanessa wants to show us she has Broadway cred tonight! #greaselive #killedit

@LauraOsnes: Great job! You're my hero @VanessaHudgens! @gogrease #GreaseLive

9:35 PM - THE CAR RACE / LOOK AT ME, I'M SANDRA DEE (REPRISE)

@joshuahenry20: Time for a Greasy Fast and Furious! #GreaseLive

@Lin_Manuel: I am not ready for this car race or this carnival. I'm so proud of Tommy Kail and this company I'm gonna throw up.

@LILLACRAWFORD: "The #GreaseLive Drag Race" is my favorite ride at Disneyland!!

@CarolineRhea: The first one to run over Mario Lopez wins. #GreaseLive

@PattiMurin: One guy is so tired from shaking his camera back and forth real fast right now. #GreaseLive

9:45 PM - YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT / FINALE

@LindsayMendez: LIVING for #greaselive!!! This is shot so beautifully and this cast is bringing it!!!!

@LenaRockerHall: @Lin_Manuel in all seriousness that's some fierce directing from #teamkail

@LauraOsnes: Ooooooh! Work @juliannehough! - @LauraOsnes @GoGrease #GreaseLive

@Jay_A_Johnson: Tommy Kail is nailing!

@Lin_Manuel: But then the shots that LITERALLY recreate shots from the movie HOW

@JuliaMurney: Camera. Ography. FTW FTW FTW. #GreaseLive

@Jay_A_Johnson: So so so so so effing good! #greaselive

@MaxCrumm: Is this really happening?!? We want to fly to LA! - @LauraOsnes @MaxCrumm @gogrease #GreaseLive

@Jay_A_Johnson: A live curtain call! Very cool #greaselive

@LauraOsnes: I love that they get to bow! - @lauraosnes @gogrease #GreaseLive

10PM - FINAL THOUGHTS

@rja_tykdky: They must be so relieved! Utterly FANTASTIC! BRAVO!!! #GreaseLive

@LacketyLac: Reading all the much-deserved love and praise for my boy #TommyKail, who scored a touchdown tonight with #GreaseLive. Could not be prouder.

@Lin_Manuel: My friends made me very proud. My heart is full. I had a blast watching with you. Gnight!

@Jay_A_Johnson: Bar has been raised #greaselive

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And so it has been! What did you all think of the show? Any moments YOU found worthy enough to tweet? Share your thoughts on the broadcast in the comments below! And, just for funsies, check out a video of the KILLER opening sequence below, featuring Jessie J and the entire cast of the special.

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Video Credit: FOX

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Thanks again for joining me, folks! Hope you had a great night, and remember, as always... GREASE is the word. #SeacrestOut