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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.
Tony Awards and Nominations for Grease
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Best Musical | |
| 1994 | Best Revival of a Musical | |
| 2008 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Videos
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | |
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The Thanksgiving Play
Ensemble Theater In Honor of Helen Zell at Steppenwolf (4/25 - 6/2) | |
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Viva la Mort
The Conspirators (5/16 - 6/9) | |
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DREAM
The Center for Performing Arts (2/28 - 3/1) | |
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Queens of the Blues
Studebaker Theater (6/7 - 6/23) | |
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The Gloria Bond Clunie Playwright's Festival
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre (6/1 - 6/2) | |
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Romeo and Juliet
Kelvyn Park (7/19 - 7/21) | |
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Act of God
Raue Center For The Arts (8/2 - 8/25) | |
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Romeo and Juliet
Gross Park (7/5 - 7/7) | |
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