Grease, You're the One that I Want

[DaysFanJean]

I will definitely be watching this show. Grease is about my most favorite musical ever.

http://www.nbc.com/Grease/

Afterthought, can Ashley Benson sing? I know she can dance. Isn't she perfect for the innocent Sandy? The girl in the video is too worldly looking and acting....imho.

[R!ck]

I'm excited to Jean, Grease is one of my all time faves.

[alwaysAMC]

I am SOOO excited about this - I hope it is a good show. Grease is one of my all-time favs too.

[DaysFanJean]

It will be difficult to see anyone other than Travolta and Newton-John in the roles of Danny and Sandy, but watching the lively auditions will be a blast. I have the video but just have to buy the DVD now and watch it over and over LOL. My granddaughters spent the summer with me several summers ago and they knew every word, every song, every dance of the show LOL. It was so much fun with them that summer.

[KMan101]

I've always liked Grease. I might watch the premiere on the 7th ... not sure.

[DaysFanJean]

http://www.realitytvmagazine.com:80/blog/2...a_newtonjo.html

January 02, 2007

Olivia Newton-John To Guest Star On Grease You're The One That I Want

Olivia Newton-John, multi Grammy Award-winner and beloved star of the hit movie musical "Grease," is set to guest star in the first two episodes of NBC's upcoming talent competition series "Grease: You're the One that I Want," premiering Sunday, January 7 (8-9:30 p.m. ET), where America will choose the next "Sandy" and "Danny" to star in the Broadway revival of the hit musical. Newton-John will provide her words of wisdom and advice on what it takes to fill the lead roles.

In 1978, Newton-John's co-starring role with John Travolta in "Grease" catapulted her into super-stardom. The film went on to become the most successful movie musical of all time and the movie's soundtrack became the most successful movie musical soundtrack in history, featuring the duets "You're The One That I Want" and "Summer Nights," with Travolta, as well as Newton-John's mega-hit, "Hopelessly Devoted To You." The film was re-released worldwide in 1998 in celebration of its 20th anniversary to even more acclaim, a true testament to the film's timeless quality.

Prior to her break-out role in "Grease," Newton-John's 1973 U.S. album debut, "Let Me Be There," produced her first top ten single of the same name, with her being honored by the Academy Of Country Music as Most Promising Female Vocalist and a Grammy Award as Best Country Vocalist. This proved to be only the beginning of a very exciting career. Her countless successes include three more Grammy's, numerous Country Music Awards, American Music Awards and Peoples Choice Awards, five #1 hits including "Physical," which topped the charts for ten consecutive weeks, and 15 top 10 singles.

Newton-John's other film credits include "Xanadu," "Two Of A Kind," "It's My Party," and "Sordid Lives." She followed that success by co-starring with her daughter, Chloe, in the Showtime movie, "The Wilde Girls." Clearly following in her mother's footsteps, Chloe has recently signed her first record label contract. Newton-John's latest recording, "Grace and Gratitude," a CD for relaxation to promote spiritual balance and physical and emotional healing, was released in September 2006 and coincided with the launch of Newton-John's signature line of body, heart and spirit wellness products for women.

In "Grease: You're the One That I Want," America will choose the two leads for a new Broadway production of "Grease," which opens on Broadway in July 2007 and will be directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall ("The Pajama Game"). Marshall also will be a judge on the TV series along with Jim Jacobs, the co-creator of "Grease" and renowned theater producer David Ian. Billy Bush ("Access Hollywood") and Denise Van Outen (Broadway's "Chicago") serve as host and co-host.

In the first two weeks of "Grease: You're The One That I Want," (January 7 and 14), viewers will go behind the scenes of the nationwide casting search where hopefuls from all across America strut their stuff in front of the panel of judges. In the third episode (January 21), the top performers from the nationwide search are flown to Los Angeles for "Grease Academy," where they are trained by Marshall and professional acting, dance and vocal coaches to refine their skills. The top 12 contestants from Grease Academy will then perform each week in six live episodes, starting January 28, with America eliminating two contestants each night, ultimately deciding the two winners who will take on the lead roles on Broadway.

"Grease: You're the One That I Want" is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Al Edgington ("Last Comic Standing," "The Amazing Race"), Lou Stroller ("Tomb Raider," "The Rock," "Scarface") and Paul Telegdy, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production, BBC Worldwide, are the executive producers; Suzy Lamb ("BBC UK's "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?") is co-executive producer.

[R!ck]

Thanks for posting that Jean, I love ONJ

I wish Matthew was around to read it

[DaysFanJean]

I watched tonight and thought at first it was too confusing to make sense of but finally did get caught up in it. There was so much in such a little bit of time. After watching, I thought they could have left Chicago alone, except that one of the girls there was so cute and maybe could be a Sandy. No Danny in all the men that I saw. Next time is New York. When we get down to the 12, it should be really simple since it's pretty obvious that there aren't many naturals and they are having to chose a lot just to fill the slots (my hubby caught that LOL). The previews showed one girl that the comments were excellent about and I'm looking forward to seeing her.

[alwaysAMC]

I liked it - I'll continue with it. If it weren't for Grease or them singing the songs of Grease...I wouldn't be interested bc it's too much like AI or SYTYCDance.

The potential Sandy's were better than the potential Danny's for sure...

[DaysFanJean]

At last the finale next Sunday. The list was narrowed down to two possible Danny's and two possible Sandy's.

Danny:

Matt Crumm

Austin Miller

Sandy:

Ashley Spencer

Laura Osnes

I like Matt best for Danny and Ashley best for Sandy because she seems the most like Sandy, but the concensus is that Matt and Laura will be the two winning. They are the ones the judges mentioned tonight.

[alwaysAMC]

My interest in this show left when Chad was voted out.

I'm just not a Max or Austin fan.

I like both the Sandy's - but I don't think Max and Austin look good with either of them. I'm over this show

[DaysFanJean]

Oh, I loved the finale show. Loved seeing the entire Broadway cast. Winners in spoilers type. My comments.

[alwaysAMC]

After seeing that last part of the finale - I can finally see Max and Laura as Danny and Sandy. I'm satisfied.

This show sucked though. It was good in the beginning, then quickly fell flat.

[DaysFanJean]

I was amazed at how they stood out in the cast skit. Max is perfect for Danny. I love him and Laura is very good and has the star quality needed to be successful. Wish I could see it open

Austin (used to play Hawk on Days) said at the beginning that each of them (the four finalists) had great offers so not to worry about who didn't win. That probably means I'll be checking his site and see what's coming up for him and also Ashley's as I think she was so beautiful and talented.