Grease is coming to town! Everyone’s favourite high school musical is coming back to the West End this August. And that’s not all, ITV are running a high-profile talent show, ‘Grease is the Word’, hosted by Zoe Ball, to search for two unknowns to take on the roles of Danny Zuko and Sandra Dee. The show is produced by Simon Cowell’s production company, Syco, and judges on the show will be David Gest, top theatre producer David Ian and West End star Sinitta. Look out for the show from 7th April, it runs for 10 weeks until 9th June - I for one can’t wait! The stage show will preview from 17th July at London’s Piccadilly Theatre and open properly from the first week in August.

Grease has been around for ages, but has never lost it’s popularity. The 1978 movie cemented it’s reputation as a classic, with it’s raw energy and fantastic performances from John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. Interestingly, Henry Winkler (aka Fonzie from Happy Days) was originally offered the role of Danny, but turned it down for fear being typecast.

It’s going to be a summer of Grease, so dust off those skintight pedal-pushers, get a perm and enjoy the ride!

Pop onto ITV.com to find out more about the search for lead performers.

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