Grease February 21, 2007

The Marriott Theatre is proud to present the electrifying smash hit musical, Grease! The most popular, fun-filled musical in the history of RocknRoll previews February 14th, opens February 21st and runs through April 22nd at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Multi Jeff Award winner Marc Robin will Direct and Choreograph.

Grease is the energetic musical comedy tribute to the age of rock and bop, blue suede shoes and poodle skirts. When good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fall in love over the summer, they unexpectedly realize that they attend the same high school in the fall. As Danny tries to play it cool with his gang, Sandy tries to win him over with the help of the sassy Pink Ladies. The hilarious adventures of Rydell High's class of '57 are a fun and nostalgic look back at the vibrant culture of the 1950s. Grease features hit songs including, We Go Together, Beauty School Dropout, Summer Nights, and "Greased Lighting.

Grease stars Matthew Hydzik as Danny, Megan Arnoldy as Sandy, Tammy Mader as Rizzo, Jason Shuffler as Kenickie, Mike Backes, Nancy Renee Braun, Jeremy Cohen, Jerome Collins, Lara Filip, Rachel Frankenthal, Sean Michael Hunt, Ericka Mac, Brandy McClendon, Matt Raftery, Paula Scrofano, Stephen Schellhardt, Tempe Thomas, Morgan Weed and Bernie Yvon.

The artistic team for Grease is led by Director and Choreographer Marc Robin with Musical Direction by Ryan T. Nelson. Set Design by Tom Ryan, Costume Design by Nancy Missimi, Lighting Design by Diane Williams, Sound Design by Cecil Averrett and Properties Design by Greg Issac. Patti Garwood conducts the Marriott Theatre Orchestra.

The performance schedule for Grease is Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. With the purchase of a $45 ticket on Wednesdays and Thursdays, you receive a free dinner. (Based on dining availability). All other performance ticket prices are $42.00, excluding tax and handling fees. A $5.00 discount for students and seniors is valid on Wednesday and Sunday matinee performances. Dinner packages for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances, for an additional $40.00 per person at Kings Wharf and $30.00 at Fairfield Inn.

Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets with a major credit card, call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.


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