by WGO staff
After a sweet summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. Can they survive the challenges and drama of teenage life and find true love once more? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s by singing and dancing their way through one of the world’s most popular musicals, Grease.
An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals, along with innumerable school and community productions, secure Grease’s standing in the world of musical theatre. Audiences just can’t get enough of Danny, Sandy, Rizzo, Kenickie and the gang. Now the popular show is set to hit the Savoy Theatre stage in Glace Bay on May 22. And ticket buyers are already gearing up to enjoy a night out at Rydell High.
With a phenomenal score, erupting with hits like “Summer Nights”, “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “You’re the One That I Want”, this electrifyin’ story will be brought to life on the Savoy stage by an energetic and passionate cast who are excited to don their leather jackets and poodle skirts for a night full of fun. The cast is also expecting to see some Pink Ladies and T-Birds in the audience.
“We’ve already had people tell us they’ve got outfits ready to go just to come watch it,” said Pam Leader, Savoy Theatre manager. “Greasereally is the musical everyone wants to see or be in, because from the first note that gets played, you can’t stop yourself from singing along. We’ve got a stellar cast to make some magic happen on stage.”
The Savoy Theatre is proud to present Greaseto Cape Breton audiences with award-winning director Ron Jenkins and well-known Musical Director Stephen Muise at the helm.
“The team we’ve assembled is the perfect combination of creativity and experience,” says Leader. “Ron is so creative in his approach and Stephen is an absolute dream to work with.” Assistant Director Colin Appleton and Choreographer Cynthia Vokey are also part of the team to get Greaseto the stage.
“The cast members are lucky to have the opportunity to work under any one of these mentors. We can’t wait to see the final product,” Leader adds.
The Savoy’s production of Grease, running May 22, 24, 25 and 26, features an impressive cast with Bethany Reid as Sandy, Heather Kerr as Rizzo, Michael McPhee as Kenickie and Wayne Bedecki as Danny Zuko, as well as a long list of familiar names in Cape Breton theatre including Aaron Corbett, Carol Anne Gillis, Colin Appleton, Matt Earhart, Robbie Simms, and Terrance Murphy.
Tickets are on sale now at the Savoy Theatre Box Office, by phone at 902-842-1577 and online.
