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Millbrook Playhouse opens Main Stage season with ‘Grease’

MILL HALL — Millbrook Playhouse encourages fans to slick back their hair and dust off their leather jackets as it presents the timeless audience favorite “Grease.” With book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, the world’s most beloved rock ‘n’ roll musical premiered at Millbrook last week and runs through July 3 on the Ryan Main Stage, according to a press release.

The musical joins 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 features toe-tapping tunes, big laughs, and a healthy dose of nostalgia for all generations,” the press release said.

The 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; and Nolan McGrath as Vince Fontaine/Ensemble; 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.

Performances will be held at 2 p.m. June 29 and July 2; and 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, Saturday, and July 1-3. The show runs for approximately two hours, with a 15-minute intermission. Millbrook Playhouse is located at 258 Country Club Lane, Mill Hall. For more information, call 570-748-8083 or visit www.millbrookplayhouse.org.

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