As you all (probably don't) know, my high school is doing Grease the musical this year, and I'm Danny (!!!!!!!!!!!!). Of course now that we've decided what show we're doing and have started rehearsals and whatnot, of course FOX would release news of a Grease: Live, like who would do that? C'mon! Ruin our plans why don't ya!
So yeah... Grease: Live... FOX... Yeah... They have released most of the cast and according to The International Movie Database (IMDB) it is expected to air January 31st.
The people that they have chosen for the cast are actually really good, mostly.
So yeah... Grease: Live... FOX... Yeah... They have released most of the cast and according to The International Movie Database (IMDB) it is expected to air January 31st.
The people that they have chosen for the cast are actually really good, mostly.
First and Foremost, The Leader of the Burger Palace Boys
Danny Zuko
Played by Aaron Tveit (and Me)
Aaron Tveit has played roles such as Fiyero in Wicked, Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, and Roger in Rent (to name a few).
He has shown time and time again that he has the vocal ability of an angel and the acting chops to keep up with his voice.
If anyone is able to live up to the iconic image set by John Travolta, I think that it's Aaron Tveit.
This is my first ever musical. I've never taken any lessons or been in Chorus, and last year was my first time ever on stage. I love singing and acting and I can't wait to be the best Danny I can be.
Danny Zuko
Played by Aaron Tveit (and Me)
Aaron Tveit has played roles such as Fiyero in Wicked, Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, and Roger in Rent (to name a few).
He has shown time and time again that he has the vocal ability of an angel and the acting chops to keep up with his voice.
If anyone is able to live up to the iconic image set by John Travolta, I think that it's Aaron Tveit.
This is my first ever musical. I've never taken any lessons or been in Chorus, and last year was my first time ever on stage. I love singing and acting and I can't wait to be the best Danny I can be.
Next up is the Sweet, Beautiful, Innocent transfer student from Immaculata
Sandy Dumbrowski
Played by Julianne Hough (and Alex Renna)
The Beautiful Julianne Hough, is a two time winner of the show Dancing With the Stars as well as a professional coach for the show and currently a judge as well as a chart topping country singer.
She has also starred in major motion pictures such as Burlesque, Footloose, and Rock of Ages.
Alex Renna has been in the last eight productions put on by Wamogo High School, and sings soprano in the chorus as well as taking private lessons outside of school. I'm very excited to work with her this year and I think she will be an excellent Sandy
Sandy Dumbrowski
Played by Julianne Hough (and Alex Renna)
The Beautiful Julianne Hough, is a two time winner of the show Dancing With the Stars as well as a professional coach for the show and currently a judge as well as a chart topping country singer.
She has also starred in major motion pictures such as Burlesque, Footloose, and Rock of Ages.
Alex Renna has been in the last eight productions put on by Wamogo High School, and sings soprano in the chorus as well as taking private lessons outside of school. I'm very excited to work with her this year and I think she will be an excellent Sandy
Now we have the Feisty leader of the Pink Ladies
Betty Rizzo
Played By Vanessa Hudgens (and Merica Martinez)
Vanessa Hudgens is best known for her Breakout role as Gabriella Montez in Disney's High School Musical. Many don't know that she has been on stage since she was very young in community productions such as The King and I, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, and The Wizard of Oz. She has also portrayed Mimi in Rent at the Hollywood Bowl and she starred in the Broadway Musical Gigi.
Merica-Apple Maritnez is an amazing singer and a very talented actress despite not having been on stage since elementary school. She is in the school chorus and quite often gets the solos and individual attention. She has the sass and the softness that you need to balance to pull off Betty Rizzo and I can not think of a better person to portray her.
Betty Rizzo
Played By Vanessa Hudgens (and Merica Martinez)
Vanessa Hudgens is best known for her Breakout role as Gabriella Montez in Disney's High School Musical. Many don't know that she has been on stage since she was very young in community productions such as The King and I, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, and The Wizard of Oz. She has also portrayed Mimi in Rent at the Hollywood Bowl and she starred in the Broadway Musical Gigi.
Merica-Apple Maritnez is an amazing singer and a very talented actress despite not having been on stage since elementary school. She is in the school chorus and quite often gets the solos and individual attention. She has the sass and the softness that you need to balance to pull off Betty Rizzo and I can not think of a better person to portray her.
Next Up, resident Badass and Danny Zuko's main man
Kenickie (that's his whole name apparently)
Played by Carlos PenaVega (and Danny Korn)
Carlos PenaVega is best known for his Role as Carlos Gomes on the Nickelodeon TV show Big Time Rush and in the band of the same name. He was also recently on the show Dancing with the stars. Other than that and a few small movies and productions he is relatively unknown.
Danny Korn is a Senior at Wamogo High School and plans on going to school and then further for performing arts. He is in the Chorus at school and has taken acting courses outside of school. I look forward to seeing what he can do on stage as Kenickie.
Kenickie (that's his whole name apparently)
Played by Carlos PenaVega (and Danny Korn)
Carlos PenaVega is best known for his Role as Carlos Gomes on the Nickelodeon TV show Big Time Rush and in the band of the same name. He was also recently on the show Dancing with the stars. Other than that and a few small movies and productions he is relatively unknown.
Danny Korn is a Senior at Wamogo High School and plans on going to school and then further for performing arts. He is in the Chorus at school and has taken acting courses outside of school. I look forward to seeing what he can do on stage as Kenickie.
Those are the main characters, and of course there's Frenchy, Marty, Sonny, Doody, and the other characters, but if you need to know any characters from the show, it's these four. I know I can't wait to see what Fox is able to pull off for the remake of this iconic musical, but I'm more excited to see what we can create here at Wamogo High School.