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Millbrook Playhouse to present ‘Grease’ starting today

By From Staff Reports 3 min read

MILL HALL -- The Board of Directors, Artistic Director David Leidholdt, and Managing Director David Gritzner are excited to kick off the 2025 Main Stage season with a timeless audience favorite.

Get ready to slick back your hair and dust off your leather jackets -- "Grease" with book, music, and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, the world's most beloved rock 'n' roll musical, runs June 20 through July 3 on the Ryan Main Stage at Millbrook Playhouse.

Join the Greasers and Pink Ladies for a thrilling ride through the halls of Rydell High as Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski rekindle their summer fling amid teen rivalries, pep rallies and sock hops.

With iconic hits like "Summer Nights," "Greased Lightnin'" and "You're the One That I Want," this electrifying production promises toe-tapping tunes, big laughs and a healthy dose of nostalgia for all generations.

This production is directed and choreographed by Jessica Bostock, with musical direction by Jeremy Gussin.

The cast features Shantel Hill as Miss. Lynch, Ceci Salome as Patty Simcox, Adam Fox as Eugene Florczyk, Kaidyn Rogers as Jan, Zayna Darres as Marty, Kali Haines as Betty Rizzo, Ren Cementina as Doody, John Murphy as Roger and Teen Angel, Adam Forward as Kenickie, Dylan Henderson as Sonny Latierri, Veronica Vale as Frenchy, Jay'na Johnson as Sandy Dumbrowski, Jackson Manning as Danny Zuko, Nolan McGrath as Vince Fontaine/Ensemble and Kat Farrall as Cha-Cha/Ensemble.

Ensemble members and understudies include Maia Crowell, Elaina Packer, Thomas Geyer and Connor Kleckner.

The talented creative team bringing this production to life includes Cade M. Sikora as set designer and technical director, Carson Hambuchen as scenic associate, Megan Wilison as production stage manager, V.C. Deener as props designer and assistant stage manager, Jack Nedrow as sound designer, Brenden Rowan as lighting designer and David Leidholdt and Ericka Conklin, co-costume designers.

The show will run at 7:30 p.m. on June 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28 and July 1, 2 and 3; and at 2 p.m. on June 22, 25, 29 and July 2.

The show is approximately two hours with a 15-minute intermission.

Audience members can enjoy pre-show drinks at the Stage Right Bar (21+) and benefit from group discounts for parties of 15 or more. The house opens 30 minutes before the curtain.

Tickets cost $30 for adults; $25.50 for seniors and veterans; $20 for students age 13 to college; and $13.75 for children 12 and under. Special group rates can be considered for those with 15 or more people.

To purchase tickets call 570-748-8083 or visit www.millbrookplayhouse.org. The box office is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Seats are filling fast for this crowd-pleasing musical event of the summer. Grab your poodle skirts, bring the whole gang and get ready to sing along -- because at Millbrook Playhouse, Grease is the word!

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