Grease

Friday, July 5 - Saturday, July 6, 2019

Staff pick! Chosen by Zina: “GREASE is one of my favorite movies. The music and the romance is amazing, the actors are incredible, and it’s a classic!”

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GREASE is definitely the word! John Travolta became the world’s box-office king with his unforgettable performance as Danny Zuko in this film version of the smash hit Broadway musical about the fabulous ’50s. Olivia Newton-John rocketed to stardom in her American film debut as the adorable and sexy Sandy who’s determined to win Zuko’s heart. The supporting cast boasts incredible performances from Jeff Conaway, Stockard Channing, Frankie Avalon, Sid Caesar, Eve Arden and countless others!

Screening as part of our Summer 2019 series, “Waverly Midnights: Staff Picks.”

• Country USA
• Year 1978
• Running Time 110 minutes
• Distributor Paramount Pictures
• Director Randal Kleiser
• Writer Jim Jacobs (original musical), Warren Casey (original musical), Bronte Woodard (screenplay), Allan Carr (adaptation)
• Editor John F. Burnett
• Cinematographer Bill Butler
• Cast John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing

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