GREASE: Behind the Scenes offers an immersive and entertaining exploration of the beloved musical phenomenon that became a cultural sensation. This oral history takes readers on a journey through the original Broadway production and its various tours, providing a firsthand account of what it was like to be part of this transformative show.

The book reveals the remarkable story of two Jewish creators who defied stereotypes and turned high school Greasers into the "cool" crowd, making waves within the theatre community. It celebrates the tight-knit bonds formed among cast members, who became like families, and showcases the extraordinary talents that emerged from the production, including future stars like John Travolta, Barry Bostwick, and Treat Williams.

Through a combination of funny, touching, and insightful anecdotes, this book captures the essence of being young, hungry, and driven to make one's mark on stage. It sheds light on the immense effort, dedication, and sacrifices required to bring a live theater performance to life, reminding audiences of the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into creating an effortless and captivating show.

GREASE: Behind the Scenes serves as a testament to the enduring impact and ongoing evolution of this beloved musical. It is an enormously fun and informative read, offering a glimpse into the making of the "little show that could" and its enduring legacy in the hearts of Broadway and movie audiences alike. So sit back, enjoy the show, and appreciate the incredible work and passion that make it all possible.

Thank you Netgalley for this lovely arc in exchange for my honest review

Very interesting this is a great book for Grease fans .lots of great info with tons of photos .

I do highly recommend this book .

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It's comprised of little snippets of memories from various cast members through the years. This format doesn't always work in some books but in this one the stories flowed well and were entertaining. I didn't even know who many of the people were but that didn't matter - some of the stories were serious - even heartbreaking - - while others were hilarious. And they were all interesting.

It was fascinating seeing how this show grew from a little idea the writers had to the phenomenon it turned out to be. I've seen the stage production 4 times during the national tour in 2009. And of course I've seen the movie several times. But reading this book makes me want to run out and see it again for the infectious fun.

I guess like anyone who picks this book I loved/ love Grease and as a pre teen when the movie came out knew all the songs off by heart and buying that double album was just the best thing ever,years later first saw the musical and so this book was a must for me
Full of interesting facts and quotes it was an exhilarating read and as always does when watch the movie brought back many memories
10/10
5 Stars

#netgalleyarc This was an entertaining quick read. I love Grease, both the movie and the play. Grease is a big part of my childhood and I enjoyed this leak into the 411 behind the musical.

Thank you, Netgalley, publisher, and authors!

First off, I would like to say that I think a book about Grease was absolutely necessary, and it was great that many of the actors and other people involved in the play could create this. It's nice to read about their anecdotes and their experiences, the good and the bad. This is history. I'm not going to lie, I'm not exactly a Grease fan. I've seen the movie and I know the songs, but that's it. Still, I wanted to read this. I'm a nerd, I want to learn about everything. The photos were a nice touch, too.
In my opinion, though, the book is a bit long. I know it has many details, but at times all those details weren't that interesting, so I skipped several pages.

Like most theater kids, I have been a part of a Grease production and have seen the movie countless times. This book is a great oral history of the musical from it's conception through it's eventual close on Broadway and all the hijinks that went with it.
It's fun to hear from so many different people and learn fun trivia about the show and cast. It's told as a peek-behind the curtains with everyone giving their candid stories, it's a familiar feeling to having a group of old friends together and playing the "remember when" game. Sprinkled in are photos that give the whole book a community feel.
Personally, it felt a little long and since it's mostly personal anecdotes there isn't any larger exposition or deep meaning, but it's overall a fun book and delivers on it's promise of everything you'd want to know about being in Grease on a professional level.

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I can't tell you how happy I was to be able to review this amazing book.I fell in love with Grease many many years ago when I was a teenager and have now seen the film and theatre shows so many times I've lost count.
This book is what every Grease fan has been waiting for filled with hilarious and touching stories by the people who were there from the beginning and throughout its many triumphs.
A must read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Independent Publishers Group for the ARC.