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You're the One That We Want

Postby Regina on Sat Sep 09, 2006 8:57 pm

NBC SEARCHES FOR THE STARS OF THE NEW BROADWAY PRODUCTION OF 'GREASE'
IN 'YOU'RE THE ONE THAT WE WANT'
A NEW TALENT COMPETITION SERIES TO PREMIERE MID-SEASON

"Grease" Will Open on Broadway in June 2007 Directed and Choreographedby Two-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall

"Grease" Co-creator Jim Jacobs, Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall andRenowned Theatre Producer David Ian Set as Talent Judges

NBC will search for the next Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko in "You're the One That We Want," a new talen competition series from BBC Worldwide Productions, for mid-season where America will ultimately get to choose the two leads for a new Broadway production of "Grease." The new production of "Grease" will open on Broadway in June 2007 and will be directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall ("The Pajama Game"). Paul Nicholas and David Ian Associates, Nederlander Presentations and Phoenix Productions will produce. Jim Jacobs, the co-creator of "Grease" along with Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall and renowned theatre producer David Ian are set as judges on "You're the One That We Want." The announcement was made today by Kevin Reilly, President, NBC Entertainment.

Craig Plestis, Senior Vice President of Alternative Programming andDevelopment, NBC Entertainment said, "The winning appeal of 'Grease' andits timeless score and storyline extends across all generations and willmake for a fantastic series. Americans have grown up with these catchytunes and appealing characters and we think they'll love the chance toselect the next dynamic duo to play Sandy and Danny."

Wayne Garvie, Director of Content & Production BBC Worldwide, says:"This show is the real deal, a talent search with a phenomenal andtangible prize. We've got judges with the best credentials and with ahuge investment in the success on Broadway. The stakes have never beenhigher in a talent show, with America eventually deciding on the nextSandy and Danny. I'm convinced that nothing can beat this piece for itsresonance with the American audience - 'Grease' will once again capturethe hearts and souls of the nation."

Producer David Ian remarks: "I am absolutely thrilled to be involvedwith this groundbreaking programme. To be able to search the whole ofthe United States for two new stars to open on Broadway is a trulyunique opportunity. I have been involved with 'Grease' for 15 years andto at last be presenting the show on Broadway with my dear friends atthe Nederlander Organization is a dream come true. I cannot wait to workwith the phenomenally talented Kathleen Marshall and the show's creatorJim Jacobs to create a brand new 'Grease' for this millennium."

"Grease," by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, is the all-American musical,based on the sub-cultures of high school life in the 1950's. The showtakes place at the hyperactive Rydell High School, where Danny Zukofronts his gang - the raucous T-Birds - who romance their sassy femaleequivalents - the Pink Ladies. When "good-girl" Sandy Dumbrowski arrivesin town, the Pink Ladies take her under their collective wing.

"Grease" originated in Chicago and made its premiere at The KingstonMines Theater in 1971 before making its New York premiere off-Broadwayat the Eden Theatre on February 14, 1972. After 128 performances andmuch popularity, the show made the transition to Broadway taking upresidence at the Broadhurst Theatre on June 7, 1972. "Grease" wasnominated for seven Tony Awards in its spectacular initial run. OnNovember 21, 1972, the show moved to the Royale Theatre. It closed onBroadway after playing 3,388 performances, closing as the longestrunning show in Broadway history. In 1978, "Grease" became a hugelypopular feature film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John inthe lead roles. A Broadway revival opened on May 11, 1994 at the EugeneO'Neil Theatre where it played 1,503 performances and won three TonyAward nominations. A London revival opened on July 15, 1993 at theDominion Theatre and ran for six years on London's West End and is stilltouring today.

The film version of "Grease" produced one of the best-sellingsoundtracks in history and is the highest-grossing movie musical of alltime. The two Travolta/Newton-John duets, "You're The One That I Want"and "Summer Nights" were both number one hits and appear on the UnitedKingdom's All-Time Best-Selling Singles list. The song "HopelesslyDevoted to You" was nominated for an Academy Award (1979) for Best Music- Original Song and the film's title song, "Grease is the Word" was anumber one smash hit single for singer Frankie Valli.

"Grease" is one of the most successful Broadway musicals and motionpictures of all time. In addition to Travolta, some of the actors whohave portrayed Danny include Richard Gere, Treat Williams, PatrickSwayze and Barry Bostwick. Other actresses who have played Sandy includepop stars Debbie Gibson and Dannii Minogue, as well as Elaine Paige.

The new Broadway production will feature the smash Jacobs/Casey songsmade famous by the the original play including "Summer Nights," "GreasedLightning" and "We Go Together."

"You're the One That We Want" is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions.The BBC's Paul Telegdy and David Ian are the Executive Producers.

Tickets for "Grease" will go on-sale on December 1, 2006. Group Salesare available now by calling Nederlander Group Sales at 212-840-3890.
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Postby the music man on Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:29 pm

GREASE IS THE WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villian. . . . . .
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