Americana Theatre Company Stages GREASE, Now thru 7/23

Americana Theatre Company (ATC), Plymouth's professional theatre company, presents Jim Jacobs and WarRen Casey's Grease, the 1950's rock musical, from tonight, July 7, to July 23, on Thursdays at 7 pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm at The Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth.

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as 'bad boy' Danny and 'the girl next door' Sandy fall in love all over again. This Broadway hit features all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie and recent LIVE televised performance including "Summer Nights," "We Go Together," "Greased Lightnin'" and many more.

A stellar cast features James Edwards (EMC/SAG eligible) in the leading role of 'Danny'. Originally from the UK, Edwards received a BFA in Performing Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). He has served both on and off stage as an actor and composer for mainstage productions. He was most recently seen in the New England tour of Alice in Wonderland, and has also been seen in film and on television. Other theatre roles include Amadeus (Amadeus), the world premiere of Lovers and Players (Flavio and original music), Spring Awakening (Hanschen), Machinal (Defense Lawyer), Scapino! (Scapino), Into The Woods (Baker).

The iconic role of 'Sandy' is portrayed by Emily Gay, her second production with ATC. A resident of New York City, Gay works widely in both theatre and film. New York and regional credits include Independence (Sherry), Little Women (Beth), Ella's Big Chance (Pearl), Best Little Whore House (Eloise), An Inspector Calls (Sheila) and a tour of Liars (Mom).

Award winning Guest Director Marianne Savell partners with ATC veteran Derek Martin as Choreographer and local favorite Music Director Nancy Sparklin leading a cast of 15 professional actors and 10 college interns hailing from California, Alabama, Virginia, Massachusetts, Road Island and New York.

Tickets for Grease are $25 general admission, $20 for students. The production is recommended for ages 8 and up, group rates are available.

For tickets or more information visit www.americanatheatre.org or call 508-591-0282. Advance ticket purchases are recommended, seating is limited due to capacity. The Spire is handicap accessible, public parking is available street side, and in public lots in close proximity.

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