![]() Instead, cameras were swooping and gliding everywhere though the jam-packed gym and the dancers just burst off the screen. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan and The Wiz, Fox got into the live musical broadcast game Sunday with Grease: Live Not only a first for Fox, this was also the first. It would have been understandable for the producers to take the easy way out and cut down the number of dancers in an effort to simplify things for live TV. The show’s most elaborate and energetic segment blew our minds. ![]() “Greased Lightning”: OK, so they had to change a few naughty words here and there for TV, but Danny Zucko and the boys brought energy and precision to one of the most iconic “Grease” songs. Julianne Hough dances the night away: Starring as Sandy, Hough had several glorious moments, including a rousing rendition of “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” But Hough really blew us away during the cheerleader tryout segment when she showed off her incredible dance moves and acrobatic flair.ģ. Her brightest moment came when she performed a showstopping version of “There Are Worst Things I Could Do.” Somewhere Stockard Channing had to be cheering.Ģ. Making her efforts all the more impressive and moving was the fact that she was performing just one day after her father died of cancer. Vanessa Hudgens rocks Rizzo: The former Disney star arguably stole the show as the fierce, yet vulnerable Pink Lady leader. Here are six of the most memorable moments from a show that had many:ġ. ![]() ![]() For future productions, Fox should consider fans’ eagerness for familiar actors who supply the electrifying energy that the “Grease: Live” cast brought.Sunday night Fox jumped on TV’s live-musical bandwagon in a big way, delivering an ambitious, exuberant and eye-boggling adaptation of “Grease.” Fox has proven that younger demographics are the key to successful shows in this new genre. The energetic cast raised the bar for future shows. “Grease: Live” has been the most successful live musical in terms of fans’ response. She nailed the Pink Lady’s snark, and her rendition of “There Are Worst Things I Could Do” was the most poignant performance of the night. Hudgens was witty and vulnerable, and her performance was especially touching as her father passed away the night before. Vanessa Hudgens impressed viewers as the ever-sassy Rizzo. For those who don’t want to miss the fun-loving musical event, we’ve got. 31, much to the excitement of Grease movie and Broadway fans. Broadway star Aaron Tveit (Danny Zuko) brought a powerful voice, though he did not live up to John Travolta’s eccentricity. Fox will be premiering Grease: Live Sunday, Jan. Julianne Hough was a perfect Sandy her dance talent shined as she showed a surprising talent for singing. (Kenickie) of “Big Time Rush,” David Del Rio (Putzie) of “The Troop,” and Keke Palmer (Marty) of “True Jackson VP.” A cameo by Joe Jonas, whose band DNCE performed as Johnny Casino and The Gamblers surprised fans. The cast included pop singer Carly Rae Jepson (Frenchy), actress Vanessa Hudgens (Rizzo) and three ex-Nickelodeon stars: Carlos Pena Jr. Much of the popularity of “Grease: Live” is due to its vibrant cast, many of whom are well-known to teens. “Grease” had a modern twist, attracting new fans with lively numbers like “Greased Lightning.” Similar productions failed to attract young demographics because of antiquated subject matter for example, NBC’s stuffy “The Sound of Music” catered to Broadway aficionados and older fans. The classic 1978 film’s theme of breaking stereotypes resonates with viewers of any age. “Grease: Live” accumulated a large fan base due to the popularity of its original versions. However, doubts evaporated once the T-Birds’ dynamic banter and Rizzo’s sass took center stage, and it became evident that the talented, well-known cast would put on a killer show. Fox has finally succeeded with their revisioned “Grease.” They took on the challenge of living up to a movie that has inspired many with a timeless plot: a straitlaced girl and a greaser struggle with reputations when they fall in love. Since then, networks have tried to capture young audiences with live productions, inhibited by the fact that plays and musicals traditionally attract older demographics. In 2013, NBC started a trend of televised musicals with “The Sound of Music.” The pioneering form of live television got off to a rocky start the classic World War II musical was not well-received by young viewers. MaEx-Disney star and High School Musical icon Vanessa Hudgens played Rizzo in Fox’s rendition of “Grease: Live.” Hudgens’ performance was well received and one of the most memorable performances of the night.
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