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By popular demand, sold out previews and weekends and thanks to fans returning again and again, Producers David Galpern and Charles Roy of Irregular Entertainment today announced a four-week extension of their new Canadian production of Grease – The Musical, from December 13, 2017 until January 7, 2018 at The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto. A new block of tickets for the extension will go on sale beginning Thursday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Directed by acclaimed Broadway choreographer Josh Prince, Grease – The Musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages since its initial preview on November 1, making it an ideal family night out this holiday season.
“The audience reaction to our production of Grease – The Musical has been overwhelmingly positive since our first preview performance,” said David Galpern. “Audiences are showing up dressed like their favourite Grease character, singing along to their favourite songs, and cheering after every musical number in the show. It’s a testament to the incredible energy the cast brings to this show every day.”
Grease – The Musical features an ensemble cast of established professional actors, as well as up and coming actors, from Canada and the U.S., that audiences are falling in love with every night. The stars of the production include Janel Parrish (Sandy), Katie Findlay (Rizzo), Dylan S. Wallach (Danny) and Matt Magnusson (Kenickie).
Supporting roles and ensemble are: Annie Chen (Frenchy), Jessica Gallant (Marty), Henry Firmston (Doody), Benjamin Camenzuli (Roger), Hailey Lewis (Jan), Jacob Tischler (Sonny), Michael De Rose (Teen Angel/Vince Fontaine), Lawrence Libor (Eugene), Tess Benger (Patty Simcox), Darcy Stewart (Cha Cha), Stephanie Pitsidalis (Miss Lynch), JJ Gerber (Ensemble), Drew Plummer (Ensemble), Jonathan Cullen (Ensemble), Kirstyn Russelle (Ensemble), Sarah Vance (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Niko Combitsis (Swing) and Michele Shuster (Swing/Assistant Dance Captain).
The original high school musical, Grease – The Musical takes audiences back to 1959, and the final year at Rydell High for Danny, Sandy, Rizzo, Kenickie, Frenchy, Marty, Roger, Doody, Jan and Sonny.
Ticket prices range from $20-$169 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.
This new block of tickets includes Holiday Four Packs for select performances during the holiday season.
Save 20% for performances from December 12 – 14, 2017.
Save 10% for performances on December 17 & 24, 2017.
To purchase the holiday four pack, select the ME+3 option at www.Ticketmaster.com
Performances of Grease run:
Evenings - Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees - Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
For a complete performance schedule, including extra scheduled performances log on to www.greasetoronto.com.
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, Charles Roy and John Kelly, and executive producer Matt Weaver, and presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
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2017-11-22
Toronto: "Grease – The Musical" is extended to January 7, 2018