Grease (2020) – Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Music, Lyrics, and Book by

Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as Greased Lightnin’, It’s Raining on Prom Night, Alone at the Drive-In Movie recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.

Disclaimer – This production of Grease utilizes strobe effects in the first scene of Act I and fog in Act II.

GREASE

is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Samuel French.

www.samuelfrench.com

C A S T

Tyler Michael Breeding

Danny Zuko

Justine Verheul

Sandy Dumbrowski

Theron Smith III

Kenickie

Taylor Lloyd

Betty Rizzo

Joey Gravins

Roger

Gabrielle Gutierrez

Jan

Kyle Boardman

Doody

Georgia Cerisano

Frenchy

Joe Mayes

Sonny Latierri

Gabrielle Donadio

Marty

Jarrett Bloom

Eugene Florczyk

Sally Roehl

Cha-Cha Degregorio

Stephanie Wood

Patti Simcox

Philip Alexander

Teen Angel

Alan Hoffman

Vince Fontaine

Kathy Halenda

Miss Lynch

Cody Edwards

Ensemble

Wilson Pezzuto

Ensemble

Colleen Kleveno

Ensemble

Cristy Briggs

Ensemble

C R E A T I V E

Music, Lyrics, and Book by

Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs

Additional Songs by

John Farrar

Produced by

Patrick A’Hearn

Direction and Choreography by

Patti D’Beck

Music Direction by

Garrett Jones

Scenic Design by

DT Willis

Lighting Design by

Michael Jarett

Costume Design by

Kyna Chilcot

Sound Design by

Billy Timms

Resident Production Stage Manager

Jessica Dotson

Properties Master & Set Dresser

Bridgid K. Burge

R E L A T E D

RC News & Announcements

Feb 18, 2020

[CURTAIN CALLS] Review: “Grease” – Rocks and Rolls at Riverside

Feb 18, 2020

Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be.

Nearly half a century ago, a little show opened in Chicago that took the town by storm. Based on Jim Jacobs’ memories of his high school years, it plugged into the softening view of the Fifties, those Eisenhower years between WWII and Vietnam, as a time of benign stability. Named for the guys who slicked their hair into greased ducktails, “Grease” became a musical phenomenon.

Feb 18, 2020

Jan 30, 2020

[The Free Lance-Star] Review: ‘Grease’ is a colorful ride through nostalgia at Riverside

Jan 30, 2020

“Grease” is getting a whole lot of lovin’ this year. With a TV spinoff in the works and a vibrant production at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, this story about a group of teenagers living it up in small-town 1959 America continues to resonate.

Jan 30, 2020

Jan 16, 2020

[CBS 6 Virginia This Morning] “Grease” Playing at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Jan 16, 2020

Today we’ll talk with Justine Verheul who portrays “Sandy” and Taylor Lloyd who stars as “Rizzo.” Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn and Musical Director and Keyboardist Garrett Jones also join us to share sneak peeks of this incredible performance of a hit movie made over 30 years ago and still popular today.

Jan 16, 2020

Jan 14, 2020

[DC Metro Theater Arts] Review: ‘Grease’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts rocks and rolls

Jan 14, 2020

Grease is a musical that celebrates the changes born of the late 1950s era of rock n’ roll, drive-in movies, and James Dean–an era that sat on the cusp of the turbulent 1960s. Riverside Center for the Performing Arts served up a Broadway-quality show, thanks to Director and Choreographer Patti D’Beck (who assistant choreographed Tommy Tune’s1994 Broadway revival), music, lyrics, and book by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs, and additional songs by John Farrar. This production offers a nostalgic afternoon for music lovers of all ages that strikes like “Greased Lightning.”

Jan 14, 2020

Jan 13, 2020

[Free Lance-Star] ‘Grease’ at Riverside: It’s got groove, it’s got meaning

Jan 13, 2020

If you’ve been sticking with that New Year’s diet, you’ve probably avoided greasy things like the plague.Kudos to you.But there’s a totally fulfilling type of grease landing in the ’Burg that’s super-nourishing to the soul, is faced-paced entertainment goodness and won’t destroy your resolution. The musical “Grease” opened at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday and runs through March 15.

Jan 13, 2020

Jan 8, 2020

The Cast of Grease preview Grease with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel

Jan 8, 2020

Listen to Tyler Michael Breeding (Danny Zuko), Justine Verheul (Sandy Dumbrowski), Theron Smith III (Kenickie), and Taylor Lloyd (Betty Rizzo) preview our upcoming production of Grease at Riverside alongside Riverside Center’s Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A’Hearn and Town Talk’s Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).

Jan 8, 2020

Dec 16, 2019

[BroadwayWorld] Riverside Center For The Performing Arts Presents GREASE

Dec 16, 2019

“Grease is the word” at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts from January 8th through March 15th! Travel back to the 50s and join Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. The incredible music, lyrics, and book were written by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs. The production will also include some of your favorite songs from the movie, as special licensing has been arranged.

Dec 16, 2019