New in 2007 The pop bebop high school musical of 1950's Americana returns to The Street on the heels of a massive television talent search for the leads.
This 1972 musical was one of the most popular Broadway shows of the second half of the century. Later made into a popular film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, it's all about teenage rebelliousness in Ike's America, as the kids with greasy hair (hence the title) challenge their crew-cut stodgy elders by smoking (tobacco, mostly), drinking (cherry coke, mostly), and dancing ('hully gullying', not 'grinding').
The twist here is that the leads are "unknowns" cast via a reality show on NBC. The critics were admittedly a bit unkind (see critics' ratings, below), but director Kathleen Marshall's (Wonderful Town, The Pajama Game) production has been spiffily tweaked and squeaky-cleaned up for the 'tween market (see kid ratings, below). And from the sounds of things, the intended demographic is well pleased - the squeals, they're multiplyin'.
Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theatre.
Here's a number from the show, as performed on the TV show. (You may have to click the arrow twice to play.):
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