Jan 31, 2016

TV Review: Grease Live! – Geeks of Doom

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Grease Live!
Based on the 1971 Musical & 1978 Film “Grease”
Directed by Alex Rudzinski
Written Robert Cary & Jonathan Tolins
Starring Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Hudgens, Keke Palmer, Carlos Pena Vega, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kether Donohue, David Del Rio, Jordan Fisher, Andrew Call.
FOX
Air Date: Sunday, January 31st, 2016, 7:00pm

Grease was the word tonight as Grease Live! hit television screens from 7:00-10:00pm ET on FOX. Live shows are all of the rage nowadays, trending the instant they are on. This version combines the 2 the musical and film version from the 70s. We know the story (and songs) by heart – good girl Sandy and greaser Danny Zuko have actually a summer beach romance. Yet romance goes awry as soon as they “accidentally” run in to each various other at the same school. Danny has actually a rep to protect, and Sandy is shy and a goody-two shoes. Yet somehow, by meeting somewhere in the middle, they recognize they “go together.”

Spoilers below.

It begins along with Danny and Sandy (Aaron Tveit and Julianne Hough) on the beach scene. After that Jessie J appears and sings “Grease” strutting backstage through the dressing rooms, outside to screaming fans, along along with the cast.

The sets look great. The costumes are perfect. The portions along with dialogue don’t feel authentic, Yet I believe that’s since it has actually a lot more of a Broadway over-the-top feel. There are a few scenes I don’t remember from the movie. Perhaps they were in the Broadway version, Yet I only saw that once throughout a revival in the 90s, so I cannot be sure.

When “Summer Lovin’” broke out, I was surprised. I did not know Hough had a voice love that. I knew Tveit did from his turn as Enroljas in the film version of Les Miserables. This song was well done, especially the last note “Ni-i-i-ghts!”

Keke Palmer as Marty sings “Freddy My Love” at the sleepover, After that to a room full of military members. exactly how do they regulate those costume modifications so fast? Same thing as soon as they did “Greased Lightning.” It was actually good, despite the clean lyric changes.

Didi Conn, that played Frenchy in the original movie, played Vi the waitress. And Barry Pearl (Doody) was the radio station guy.

“Those Magic Changes” sung by Doody (Jordan Fisher) that has actually this beautiful voice, worthy of a 50s crooner. It is the background to Zuko attempting out for several sports teams. I can easily say that the means this section was done, was even much better compared to the movie version.

The number 1 highlight of the reveal is Boys II Men singing “Beauty School Dropout.” Those silky voices harmonizing and their synchronized moves – wonderful.

Joe Jonas is no Sha-Na-Na, Yet he sings well. I feel love he may have actually forgotten the lyrics throughout Cha-Cha and Danny’s slow dance.

Mario Lopez does not seem as creepy as the 1978 Vince Fontaine did. He nails the quick prior to on-air speech.

“Hopelessly Devoted To You” was sung after the dance in this version. Kudos, Julianne Hough.

Side note – the cops were not called for mooning on television, Yet for alcohol being put in the punch.

Eugene conserves the day. I love that that section was changed, since let’s face it… the 1978 T-Birds were bullies.

I additionally liked that Sandy actually stands up for Rizzo (Vanessa Hudgens), not merely murmuring support love she did in 78.

“You’re The One That I Want” is timeless, and these 2 ARE wonderful singers. My 2nd preferred song of the night (hello? Boys II Men).

A actually cool section was the end as soon as the cast jumped on one of those open set buses and drove about singing “We Go Together” to screaming fans. This ended fairly well. It was love a giant celebration that we were all of invited to.

Nothing could ever be as wonderful as the original movie, Yet this live effort was fun, the production was beautiful, there was wonderful choreography, and while the dialogue sometimes felt love they were attempting to wear their big girl pants, that’s ok. They were, and did as ideal as anyone could have.

Julianne Hough WAS Sandy, Aaron Tveit had a wonderful voice Yet had no shot, as Travolta will certainly constantly be Danny Zuko. And as much as I love Carlos Pena Vega, he could not captire the bad boy of Kenicke love Jeff Conaway.

Now exactly how regarding “Grease 2 Live” along with Camren Bicondova (Gotham) as Stephanie Zinone?

FOX’s synopsis:

GREASE: LIVE
(Sunday, Jan. 31, 7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed)
FOX enrolls at Rydell higher along with GREASE: LIVE, a LIVE musical production of the massively popular crossover musical “Grease.”

GREASE: LIVE stars Julianne Hough (“Dancing along with the Stars,” “Rock of Ages”) as the angelic SANDY YOUNG – Rydell High’s most talked-regarding newcomer – and Aaron Tveit (“Les Miserables,” Broadway’s “Catch Me If You Can”) as bad boy DANNY ZUKO. additionally tapped to star are Vanessa Hudgens (Broadway’s “Gigi,” “Spring Breakers”) as iconic bad girl RIZZO; Keke Palmer (SCREAM QUEENS, “Masters of Sex”) as sassy Pink Lady MARTY MARASCHINO; Carlos Pena Vega (“Big Time Rush”) as KENICKIE, Danny’s tough-guy sidekick; multi-Platinum Grammy® Award-nominated singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen as Pink Lady and beauty school dropout FRENCHY; Kether Donohue (“You’re The Worst”) as Pink Lady JAN; David Del Rio (“Spare Parts,” “The Troop”) as T-Bird PUTZIE; Jordan Fisher as DOODY; and Andrew Call as SONNY.

The event will certainly reimagine and reintroduce several of the most memorable moments, wonderful music and timeless Adore story to an entirely brand-new generation. In this live television adaptation of the musical classic, the start of senior year means the end of Danny and Sandy’s summer romance – until Sandy unexpectedly transfers to Danny’s higher school. can easily Danny preserve his bad-boy image as the coolest member of the T-Birds, once he and Sandy start going together, and can easily Sandy continue to be a good girl after she joins the Pink Ladies? along with their friends, Rizzo and Kenickie, pulling them in different directions, it’s up to Danny and Sandy to continue to be hopelessly devoted as they make their means from Rydell higher to a brand-new frontier.

GREASE: LIVE is based on the original 1971 musical “Grease,” by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey; and Paramount Pictures’ 1978 feature adaptation. The film, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, grossed nearly $400 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing movie musical ever. GREASE: LIVE is a Paramount Television production.

Additional guest and cameo castings for GREASE: LIVE include Jessie J performing “Grease (Is The Word),” Boyz II Men as “Teen Angel,” Mario Lopez (“Extra”) as “Vince Fontaine,” Ana Gasteyer (“Saturday Night Live”) as “Principal McGee,” Eve Plumb (“The Brady Bunch”) as “Mrs. Murdock,” Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer (“The Fresh Beat Band”) as “Cha Cha,” Elle McLemore (Broadway’s “Heathers”) as “Patty Simcox” and Noah Robbins (“Aardvark”) as “Eugene.”

GREASE: LIVE is developed by Paramount Television. Acclaimed film, television and theater producer Marc Platt (“Wicked,” “in to the Woods”) will certainly executive-produce; Tony Award-nominated director Thomas Kail (“Hamilton,” “In the Heights”) is the director overseeing the stage direction; and Alex Rudzinski (“Dancing along with the Stars”) will certainly serve as the live television director. Broadway writers Robert Cary (“Anything Yet Love,” “Ira & Abby”) and Jonathan Tolins (“Buyer & Cellar,” “The Last Sunday in June”) will certainly write the LIVE television adaptation. “Like” GREASE: LIVE on Facebook at http://ift.tt/23CH8rG. Follow the collection on Snapchat at GoGrease, Twitter at @GoGrease, and join the conversation using #GreaseLive. See photos and videos on Instagram @GoGrease.

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GREASE: LIVE | Initial Look | FOX

Executive Producer Marc Platt introduces several of the amazing cast including Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit, and Vanessa Hudgens.

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