Grease: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Grease revolves around the lives of a group of high school students, with a particular focus on the romance between Sandy, a new student at Rydell High, and Danny, the school’s cool and charismatic leader of the T-Birds. As the two lovebirds navigate the challenges of peer pressure, teenage angst, and personal transformation, the musical explores themes of youth and identity. Grease is an energetic tribute to the nostalgia of the teenage years.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1971)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Comedy / Romance

Setting: 1950s / USA


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1972)➝

Original London Cast (1993)➝

Broadway Cast (1994)➝

Studio Cast (1994)➝

Broadway Cast (2007)➝

Live Television Cast (2016)➝


Licensing

Grease is available to license through Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Europe/UK Licensing Options

USA/International Licensing Options

Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1970s, Classic, Comedic, Dating, Friendship, High School, One-Word, Original, PopularRockRomanticSchool, Summer, Teen Roles


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