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Who came up with the idea for the show Grease?
Who came up with the idea for the show Grease?
- Jim Jacobs (correct)
- John Travolta
- Richard Gere
- Warren Casey
When was the first production of Grease mounted in Chicago?
When was the first production of Grease mounted in Chicago?
- 1978
- 14th February 1972
- 5th February 1971 (correct)
- 1970
Where did Grease open off-Broadway?
Where did Grease open off-Broadway?
- Paramount Pictures
- New London Theatre
- The Dominion Theatre
- Eden Theatre (correct)
Who played Doody in the national tour of Grease in 1971/1972?
Who played Doody in the national tour of Grease in 1971/1972?
When did the first London production of Grease open?
When did the first London production of Grease open?
Who played Danny Zuko in the first London production of Grease?
Who played Danny Zuko in the first London production of Grease?
Who played Sandy in the first London production of Grease?
Who played Sandy in the first London production of Grease?
Who directed the London production of Grease in 1993?
Who directed the London production of Grease in 1993?
Who choreographed the London production of Grease in 1993?
Who choreographed the London production of Grease in 1993?
Where did the London production of Grease in 1993 open?
Where did the London production of Grease in 1993 open?
Which year did Grease close at the Cambridge Theatre in London?
Which year did Grease close at the Cambridge Theatre in London?
Who starred as Danny Zuko in the 2007 London production of Grease?
Who starred as Danny Zuko in the 2007 London production of Grease?
What is the setting of the story in Grease?
What is the setting of the story in Grease?
What are the names of the two groups in the story?
What are the names of the two groups in the story?
Who is the sweet new girl in town in Grease?
Who is the sweet new girl in town in Grease?
What is the main theme of Grease?
What is the main theme of Grease?
Which hit song from Grease recalls the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley?
Which hit song from Grease recalls the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley?
How long did Grease run on Broadway?
How long did Grease run on Broadway?
Who were the winners of the ITV programme Grease Is The Word that starred in the 2007 London production of Grease?
Who were the winners of the ITV programme Grease Is The Word that starred in the 2007 London production of Grease?
What is the status of Grease among musicals worldwide?
What is the status of Grease among musicals worldwide?
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Study Notes
Creation and Productions of Grease
- The idea for the show Grease was conceived by an unknown creator.
Early Productions
- The first production of Grease was mounted in Chicago.
- Grease opened off-Broadway.
National Tour
- In 1971/1972, the national tour of Grease featured an actor who played Doody.
London Productions
- The first London production of Grease opened in 1973.
- In the first London production, Danny Zuko was played by an unknown actor.
- Sandy was played by an unknown actress in the first London production.
- The 1993 London production of Grease was directed by an unknown director.
- The 1993 London production of Grease was choreographed by an unknown choreographer.
- The 1993 London production of Grease opened at the Cambridge Theatre.
- Grease closed at the Cambridge Theatre in London in 1999.
- In the 2007 London production of Grease, Danny Zuko was played by Noel Sullivan.
Story and Themes
- The story of Grease takes place in 1959 at Rydell High School.
- The two groups in the story are the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies.
- Sandy Olsson is the sweet new girl in town in Grease.
- The main theme of Grease is the struggle between good and bad, with the T-Birds representing the bad and Sandy representing the good.
Music and Legacy
- The hit song "Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen" from Grease recalls the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley.
- Grease ran on Broadway for nearly 3,388 performances.
- The winners of the ITV programme Grease Is The Word, Noel Sullivan and Susan McFadden, starred in the 2007 London production of Grease.
- Grease is among the top 10 longest-running musicals worldwide.
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