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by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Translation Michele Renzullo Adaptation Saverio Marconi
Director Saverio Marconi
Associate Director Mauro Simone
Italian Lyrics Franco Travaglio and Michele Renzullo
Set Design Gabriele Moreschi Costume Design Chiara Donato
Choreography Gillian Bruce Lighting Design Valerio Tiberi
Sound Design Enrico Porcelli
Musical Direction and Vocal Arrangements Gianluca Sticotti
Arrangements and Orchestrations Riccardo Di Paola
Production Compagnia della Rancia
With more than 50,000 spectators having already enjoyed the show in the first three months of its 2024 tour alone, Grease remains the most popular musical. The show is a thrilling celebration that has captivated Italian audiences and sparked musical mania, becoming a true 'pop culture' phenomenon and an intergenerational cult classic. Having attracted well over 2,000,000 spectators in total since its initial premiere, it is revived each season, remains increasingly relevant, and is also beloved by younger generations, who identify with its timeless story of love and friendship and its inclusive message. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1971, followed in 1978 by the blockbuster film that established John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in the roles of the two lead characters, and more than fifty years later, its electrifying energy continues to thrive on stages around the world. The teenage love story between Danny and Sandy, which blossoms on 'summer nights', echoes through the notes of the unmistakable soundtrack – including unforgettable songs such as Staying Together, Greased Lightnin'and You're the One That I Want, in the Italian version by Franco Travaglio and Michele Renzullo – to the beat of rock 'n' roll. On stage is a close-knit group of 18 young, talented performers who, through the languages of dance, song and acting, shed new light on characters that have become true generational icons: Sandy, with her angelic face and captivating voice; Danny, the irresistible heartthrob; the Pink Ladies; the T-Birds; the students of Rydell High School; and a very special rock angel.
