Grease The Musical

16th - 21st May 2006
Plenary Hall, KL Convention Centre

Continuing on its track record of bringing in world-class live entertainment to Malaysia including such high-profile shows as Disney On Ice 2002, Disney On Ice 2003, Barney Live on Stage! 2004, Sesame Street Live! 2004, Yvents! now brings the smash hit Broadway musical, ‘Grease’ to Malaysia from USA for the first time ever in May 2006 in a spectacular show that is set to delight Malaysians of all ages!

“Grease is a lively and hugely entertaining musical. It’s a winner.” - New York Daily News
“A snappy, sparkling, exhilarating show” - Hollywood Variety

“A monster hit on West End. Its fast, furious and thrilling all the way” - Daily Mirror

“The 50’s-style rock score has many ensemble numbers, and the youthful cast performs them with energy and style… The Academy of Music theatergoers broke into wild applause.” - The Philadelphia Enquirer

“Broadway’s Monster Hit!” - New York Daily News

The fifth-longest running musical in Broadway history, Grease had its world theatrical première on Broadway in 1972 and has triumphed throughout the world, both in acclaimed theatres and in countless school productions. In 1979 Grease took over the record as the longest-running show in the history of Broadway, and the hit film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John proved to be the highest grossing movie musical ever. The co-creators, Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, were friends for seven years before they collaborated on Grease, and it was over beer at a party when the idea first surfaced. Reacting against the "traditional, 'legit' show tune type melodies of the Great White Way" (Jim Jacobs), Jacobs and Casey amused themselves imagining this new kind of musical on Broadway, with music from the late Fifties and characters from the golden days of rock'n'roll.

Everywhere it opened, Grease struck a universal chord with its irresistible mix of adolescent angst, vibrant physicality and 1950s pop culture. Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey created a perfect period piece - a pastiche of the 1950s - which is "fast, furious and thrilling, an injection of raw energy ... and fun, fun, fun" (Hilary Bonner - Daily Mirror).

Celebrating 20 years of 'Grease' mania the film was re-released in the Summer of 98 which was produced by Robert Stigwood and Alan Carr. Grease has maintained its everlasting popularity - proving that teenage angst and loves young dream remains timeless and universal.

Kick off your Broadway season with the one everyone wants! GREASE, one of the longest running musicals in Broadway history, is ready to rock ’n’ roll into Malaysia! Your favorite songs from the hit motion picture come to life in this theater-packing box office phenomenon that has thrilled audiences and critics around the country. Chartbusters like “You’re the One That I Want,” “Summer Nights,” and “Greased Lightnin’” will have fans coming back for more. Delight the legions of GREASE devotees and introduce a whole new generation to this spectacular production of America’s favorite energy-packed hit, GREASE.

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