Off the back of the production’s Melbourne season which commenced earlier in the year, Sydney is next in line to enjoy the iconic songs and characters of GREASE, with the 2024 Australian Season opening at the Capitol Theatre tonight.
This new Australian tour of GREASE features some big name guest performers. Patti Newton portrays Miss Lynch, while Marcia Hines steps into the role of Teen Angel (with Paulini to take on the role in certain performers), and Jay Laga’aia playing Vince Fontaine.
Annelise Hall, recently seen in The Marvellous Elephant Man and Aspects of Love, takes on the role of Sandy, originally portrayed by Olivia Newton-John. Joseph Spanti, known for his roles in Friends! The Musical Parody and Cruel Intentions: The 90’s Musical, will bring Danny Zuko to life, a character famously played by John Travolta in the film adaptation.
The cast also includes Mackenzie Dunn as Rizzo, Brianna Bishop as Marty, Keanu Gonzalez as Kenickie, Lucy Fraser as Patty Simcox, and Gareth Isaac as Eugene. Additionally, the Pink Ladies will be portrayed by Catty Hamilton as Frenchy and Caitlin Spears as Jan. The T-Birds will feature Andy Seymour as Roger, Harry Targett as Sonny, and Tom Davis as Doody.
GREASE is renowned for its timeless costumes and particularly memorable soundtrack, with the musical bringing all the hits to the stage, including Summer Nights, Sandy, Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re the One That I Want, Greased Lightnin and the somewhat nonsensical but catchy We Go Together as the closing number. Since its Broadway premiere and subsequent hit movie adaptation starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, GREASE has remained a global phenomenon. The show’s original Broadway run concluded in 1980 as the longest-running musical at the time, with 3,388 performances.
Grease will remain at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney for the next few months, before headed to Perth’s Crown Theatre in June. A Brisbane season, set to commence in January 2025 is also on the cards, although given the time between Perth and Brisbane seasons, may involve different casting. For more information on how to book tickets for all confirmed seasons, visit the show’s official website.
