The visual production is solid and emphasizes the participants’ song and dance moves, which they duly deliver. The intro images quietly playing before things get underway really set the tone. Their low-res look is matched by a drive-in theatre from the fifties content, which is a perfect fit. And really, who doesn’t want to visit the snack bar?

The cast’s physical talents are on full display from the start, and the segments featuring the full cast are infectiously fun. Both their athleticism and vocal prowess are used to full advantage. The costumes are understated and authentic-looking. Having a live band in the pit to belt out the hits adds a lot to the presentation.

Most will be familiar with the story from the film but know that there are more songs and more dance in the theatre presentation than in the celluloid version. This is to the audience’s benefit as the energy level is kept high throughout. This is capped by a rousing finish that will have the entire audience on their feet singing and dancing.

Grease the Musical is currently playing at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane until 1 February 2025 – head to www.greasemusical.com.au to get your tickets now!
Rob Hudson

Patti will be joining singing superstar Marcia Hines as Teen Angel in the hit musical, which is playing for a limited four weeks season in Brisbane with no extension possible.

Final seats for the production that critics are calling “close to perfection” (Broadway World) and a “bucket list production that should not be missed” (Theatre Matters) go on sale this Friday 21 June from 9:00am.

GREASE, Brisbane’s summer musical for 2025, recently delighted audiences at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre and will open in Perth from 30 June 2024 and Adelaide in September before the final Australian season in Brisbane in January.

GREASE features an all-new set, dazzling costumes and all those unforgettable songs from the movie, including Summer Nights, Sandy, Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re The One That I Want, Greased Lightnin’, and Grease is the Word.

Since the show’s Broadway premiere and the hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John – which went on to become the highest grossing movie-musical of all time – the Tony Award nominated GREASE has triumphed across the globe, with its irresistible mix of adolescent angst, vibrant physicality and 1950s pop culture.

Further casting announcements will be made in the coming months.

Grease Musical
From 4 January 2025
Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane
www.greasemusical.com.au/