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‘Grease’ coming to Peoria stage in July

Classic musical will open TheaterWorks’ new season

Posted 6/19/24

TheaterWorks in Peoria kicks off its 2024-25 mainstage season with a timeless theater classic.

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THEATER

‘Grease’ coming to Peoria stage in July

Classic musical will open TheaterWorks’ new season

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TheaterWorks in Peoria kicks off its 2024-25 mainstage season with a timeless theater classic.

“Grease” will grace the stage from Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 28. TheaterWorks is located inside the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, at 10580 N. 83rd Drive.

Head back to 1950s Rydell High with the beloved musical as the gang experiences the friendships, romances and adventures of high school. The cast joins the artistic team of Chanel Bragg (director), Cydney Trent (choreographer) and Ken Goodenberger (music director).

TheaterWorks will host a “Sock Hop” night before the 7:30 p.m. performance on July 20 where patrons are encouraged to attend dressed in vintage 1950s attire to enjoy a bash before the show. Starting at 6 p.m., that night will feature prizes for “best dressed” guy and gal, a special themed cocktail, exclusive merchandise, classic cars on the plaza for photo-ops and more surprises.

“The magic of ‘Grease’ lies in its universality,” Bragg shared in a press release. “I anticipate our audiences will bring their own personal connections to the material — whether they've watched the iconic movie, performed the show in high school, or belted out ‘Summer Nights’ at a local karaoke joint.”

The cast includes Beaux Mali as Sandy and Justin Carey as Danny. Kendal Turpin (Rizzo), Jared Barbee (Kenickie), Theresa Kellar (Frenchy), Logan Holmes (Doody), Tabitha Meythaler (Jan), Arjun Paramore Jr. (Roger), Tawny Audi (Marty) and Oakley Rinehart (Sonny) also appear in the cast.

First time TheaterWorks cast member Mali is beginning their senior year at Arizona State University as a double major in Social Justice & Human Rights and Music Theater Performance. Carey is also joining a TheaterWorks production for the first time and just graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Theatre Performance at Arizona State University.

“Grease is a high energy launch to our 24-25 season,” C.W. McMillin Executive Director Chris Hamby stated. “TheaterWorks has curated an abundance of talent to bring this crowd-pleasing production to our stage."

Single tickets on sale now from $43 to $49.

The Theater Works Box Office is available at 623-815-7930 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Or visit Theaterworks.org.

Theater Works is in its 39th season of providing theater to the West Valley.