Sydney musical theatre: Jason Donovan as Frank-N-Furter in Rocky Horror Picture Show; Grease
Our reviewer give their verdict on acts all over town from the No Pay, No Way, Carmen, Chris Isaak and Grease.
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Our reviewer give their verdict on acts all over town from the No Pay, No Way, Carmen, Chris Isaak and Grease.
Directed by Luke Joslin, Grease the Musical opened at the Capitol Theatre on April 2, delivering an electrifying production showcasing the youth subculture of teenage angst and romance in the 1950s.
This revival of Grease is close to perfection… and dare I say it, I think I prefer it to the film! Not only do we get to follow Sandy and Danny in Grease The Musical, we also become more acquainted with all the Pink Ladies and T-Birds, which results in Grease The Musical feeling much more of a Rydell High ensemble show. Something that is most welcome.
It's colourful and energetic certainly, but this production does not do anything to update the original flavour.
Crossroads Live Australia are bringing back Grease the Musical to Australian audiences in 2024, with the producer this morning announcing that the musical is