Description
Grease is live at Granville Theatre, Ramsgate from Wednesday 4th September to Saturday 7th September 2024.
Granville Theatre
Victoria Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8DG
Wed 4 Sep – Sat 7 Sep 2024
Wed – Sat at 19:30
Age guidance 12+ Parental discretion, some sexual references and strong language
Grease is a stage musical with music, lyrics, and a book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, with additional songs by John Farrar. Named after the 1950s United States working-class youth subculture known as greasers, the musical is set in 1959 at the fictional Rydell High School in Northwest Chicago.
The musical follows the romance between Danny Zuko, the leader of the T-Birds, and Sandy Dumbrowski, a new student at Rydell who is a former Pink Lady. The two meet and fall in love over the summer, but when they meet again at school, they are both different people. Danny is now the leader of the T-Birds, a group of greasers, while Sandy has become a Pink Lady, a group of popular girls. The two struggle to adjust to their new lives, but they eventually find their way back to each other.
Grease premiered Off-Broadway in 1971 and transferred to Broadway the following year. The musical was a huge success, running for over 3,388 performances. Grease has been revived several times on Broadway and in London’s West End. The musical has also been translated into many languages and has been performed all over the world.
Grease is a classic coming-of-age story that celebrates the power of love and friendship. The musical is full of catchy songs, memorable dance numbers, and iconic fashion. Grease is a must-see for any fan of musicals or 1950s nostalgia.
Here are some of the most popular songs from Grease:
- Summer Nights
- Greased Lightnin’
- You’re the One That I Want
- Hopelessly Devoted to You
- We Go Together
Grease is a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages for many years to come.