Grease: You're the One That I Want!

As a local performer, I thought that "Grease" showcased what Broadway producers are looking for and it highlighted a small bit of the acting population. Although my favorites did not win (but came in second), I enjoyed comparing myself to them and seeing what I liked and where I could improve as a performer.

They brought in Olivia Newton-John because she is the obvious link between the Broadway production and television audiences.

They sang songs from the movie ("Hopelessly Devoted," et al) because these songs will be included in the new production.

I agree with the earlier comment made that the B'Way cast looks so much older, but you must bear in mind that these are people who have been on Broadway and worked their tails off to be there. If the entire cast was green and fresh then I believe that would have compromised the casting process by which producers choose their talent.

Let's face it, we all know that the population wants a skinny white girl for Sandy, and a physically fit white guy for Danny. Watching it, you see every POC or plus size dancer/singer get booted off until it's just white people.

I'll have more respect or interest in a show like this if they are more diverse. Hell, they had a white guy play a Siamese King in the King and I, why not have a POC play Sandy or Danny? OH right, because "they're not what anyone apparently wants".

I know they did an "Annie" too. Pretty sure a cute white girl is going to win that one too.

Don't waste your time with these shows, they aren't progressive at all. Sure, they'll let POC audition, but that doesn't mean they have to consider them or select them. At what point, does the viewership actually decide, and the producers do? Who says that any of the voting is honored?

This show really is the Broadway American Idol. It has singing, the British Guy, A guy who's sometimes nice, and a super-nice woman.

Of course it is different because there is a sing-off, and there's dancing and some acting (we just don't see some of the acting).

I gave this show a 7 because there are a couple tweaks that I know a lot of people (including me)would make if they were working for the show. The first thing that really needs to be changed is the judges deciding who goes home. I know they want to find the right Danny and Sandy, but America should have the power to decide who does home. There's really no point to the sing-off. The person with the lowest number of votes usually goes home anyway. Another things I'd change is to see them actually act on the show. What's Broadway without the acting? The last thing that need to be changed is the song the eliminated people sing at the end. The eliminated Danny always sings the same song and the eliminated Sandy always sings the same song as they exit. Since they sing it every week those songs eventually get annoying.

I admit to not being a fan of the movie, Grease, but for some reason I am hooked. This show is very underrated. It has so many memorable performances and moments.

What I don't understand is this... They are going to do it for Broadway right? And they even have Jim Jacobs who wrote the book for the musical.

Why are they using songs that are from the movie? "You're the one that I want", "Hopeless Devoted to you", and "Sandy" are not in the original Broadway musical. and, some of the people who auditioned who knew their Grease history would know that.

I guess what I am saying is that the songs from the stage show are just as good as the new ones.

The ones they wrote for the movie I guess have a history tied with John Travolta, and Olivia Newton John. They have too much of a pop sound and take us out of the era that is being presented.

There have been many famous faces that have been in various incarnations of Grease, especially on Broadway. NBC did not have to get Miss Newton John.

I love the TV contest. Hate to see it end. There are so many talented contestants. It's a shame that only 2 will be picked. I love watching the judges also. At times they are as entertaining as the contestants. I have been watching the show faithfully every Sunday night. Wouldn't miss it for the world. It's the best reality show that's ever been on television. Good luck to all the contestants, though I have already chosen the two who I would like to see play Danny and Sandy on Broadway. I am anxious to see if my decisions are correct. I am not aware of how long the contest will go on until a Danny and Sandy are chosen but I will keep watching until the end.