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Irregular Entertainment producers David Galpern and Charles Roy today announced the full cast for the new Canadian production of Grease – The Musical, directed by Acclaimed Broadway Choreographer Josh Prince (Beautiful, The Carole King Musical; Shrek, The Musical). Grease opens at the Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, on November 1, 2017, for a limited run. Tickets are now on sale online at www.greasetoronto.com and Ticketmaster.
As previously announced Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars) is playing the role of Sandy, Katie Findlay (How to Get Away with Murder, The Carrie Diaries) is playing the role of Rizzo and Dylan S. Wallach is playing the role of Danny.
Actors playing principal roles in the production are as follows: Matt Magnusson (Kenickie), Annie Chen (Frenchy), Jessica Gallant (Marty), Henry Firmston (Doody), Benjamin Camenzuli (Roger), Hailey Lewis (Jan) and Jacob Tischler (Sonny).
Supporting roles in this production are: Michael De Rose (Teen Angel/Vince Fontaine), Lawrence Libor (Eugene), Tess Benger (Patty), Darcy Stewart (Cha Cha), and Stephanie Pitsidalis (Miss Lynch) Ensemble and swing cast members are: JJ Gerber, Drew Plummer, Jonathan Cullen, Kirstynne Russelle, Sarah Vance (also Dance Captain), Niko Combitsis and Michele Shuster.
“The cast we have assembled for this new Canadian production of Grease – The Musical, is a mix of established and seasoned professional actors, as well as up and coming actors, establishing their careers in this production, from both Canada and the U.S.,” said Director Josh Prince.
Executive Producer is Matt Weaver (Rock of Ages on Broadway and Chef’s Table on Netflix) and casting is led by Prime Time Emmy Award winner Robert Ulrich (GLEE). Musical Direction by Elizabeth Baird (Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia, The Little Prince).
Grease: The Musical - Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Directed and choreographed by Josh Prince, Musical Arrangements by Phil Burton, Musical Direction by Elizabeth Baird, Set Design by Paul Tate dePoo III, Costume Design by Cory Sincennes, Lighting Design by Michael Walton, Projection Design by Matthew Haber, Sound Design by Peter McBoyle, and Wigs, Hair and Makeup Design by Gerald Altenburg. Grease is produced by Irregular Entertainment - David Galpern and Charles Roy - and producer John Kelly, and executive producer Matt Weaver, and presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Ticket prices range from $29-$159 and can be purchased online at www.greasetoronto.com , by phone at 1-855-985-5000, or at The Elgin Winter Garden Theatre Centre Box Office, 189 Yonge Street during regular business hours. Performances of Grease run Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and matinees are on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at The Elgin Winter Garden Theatre Centre.
Irregular Entertainment was launched in 2017 to build top quality live entertainment in Toronto with an eye to exporting productions internationally. Co-founders David Galpern and Charles Roy, have previously produced hit shows including the Canadian revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS, a North American tour of Hair, and founded the award-winning company, Classical Theatre Project.
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2017-10-10
Toronto: Irregular Entertainment presents "Grease – The Musical" November 1-December 10