Mackenzie Dunn, playing the role of Rizzo, and Brianna Bishop, in the role of Marty, are set to join the star-studded cast of GREASE, which opens in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre on 24 March 2024.
Most recently seen in the lead role of Ella in the Australian premiere season of Midnight – The Cinderella Musical as well as Amber von Tussle in the Australian tour of Hairspray, Brianna Bishop is fast becoming of Australia’s favourite musical theatre performers.
Mackenzie Dunn was a crowd favourite in the role of Penny Pingleton in Australian Hairspray tour and is a fourth-generation performer, following the footsteps of her grandmother, Australian musical theatre royalty, Jill Perryman.
They will be joined by some of Australia’s favourite performers are joining the cast of the multi-million-dollar stage production of GREASE, including Annelise Hall in the coveted role of Sandy, Joseph Spanti as Danny, Jay Laga’aia as Vince Fontaine and Marcia Hines as Teen Angel.
The Daily Mirror, UK:
Featuring dazzling costumes and all those unforgettable songs from the movie, including Summer Nights, Sandy, Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re the One That I Want, Greased Lightning and Grease is the Word, GREASE really is “fast, furious and thrilling, an injection of raw energy… and fun, fun, fun!
Since the show’s Broadway premiere and the hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John – which went on to become the highest grossing movie-musical of all time – the Tony Award nominated GREASE has triumphed across the globe, with its irresistible mix of adolescent angst, vibrant physicality and 1950s pop culture.
GREASE is also working with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre as the Official Charity Partner with Annelise Hall as an Ambassador for Olivia’s Walk for Wellness on 8 October.
Further fundraising initiatives for the GREASE partnership with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre will also be announced in the coming months.
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Season Details
Venue: Capitol Theatre| Sydney
Date: From 24 Mar 2024
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