Grease, Tell Me More, Tell Me More: Stories from the Broadway Phenomenon That Started It All
by Tom Moore
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"Grease, Tell Me More, Tell Me More is a fabulous rockin' and rollin' origin story with every juicy inspiration that went into creating it. . . . A must read for all Grease fans." --Didi Conn, Grease's "Frenchy" What started as an amateur play with music in a converted trolly barn in Chicago hit Broadway fifty years ago--and maintains its cultural impact today. Grease opened downtown in the Eden Theatre February 14, 1972, short of money, short of audience, short of critical raves, and show more seemingly destined for a short run. But like the little engine that could, this musical of high school kids from the 1950s moved uptown. On December 8, 1979, it became the longest running show--play or musical--in Broadway history. Grease: Tell Me More, Tell Me More is a collection of memories and stories from over one hundred actors and musicians, including the creative team and crew who were part of the original Broadway production and in the many touring companies it spawned. Here are stories--some touching, some hilariously funny--from names you may recognize: Barry Bostwick, John Travolta, Adrienne Barbeau, Treat Williams, Marilu Henner, Peter Gallagher, and others you may not: Danny Jacobson, creator of Mad About You; Tony-winning Broadway directors Walter Bobbie and Jerry Zaks; bestselling authors Laurie Graff and John Lansing; television stars Ilene Kristen, Ilene Graff, and Lisa Raggio, and many, many more. Read about the struggles, the battles, and the ultimate triumphs achieved in shaping the story, characters, and music into the iconic show now universally recognized the world over. show lessTags
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Wonderful book! It covers the musical from its conception to when it closed its original run on Broadway. It's full of backstage stories, not just about the Broadway run, but the tours, including the bus and truck tours. Lots of stories from lots of different cast members, including understudies. Maybe one small nitpick: not many stories from musicians or backstage crew (though there's a little bit).
This book is a collection of memories from the people who were involved with Grease from its inception to the final show. It talks about the casting, performances, problems, the tours, and camaraderie experienced by the directors, producers, and performers. Some of the aspects were funny, some were actually painful, and some dangerous. Broken bones during the performances happened more than once. Some cast members were held up at their hotel. Some members showed up stoned. Well, it was a show about the greasers! It’s an entertaining and quick read, and you’ll probably learn more about the tours then you really want to know. Just don’t expect anything about the movie - it didn’t make the cut.
This was an amazing account of the history of the original production. A hard to put down multi-personal memoir!!!!
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