The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV presents the one that you want -- the classic musical "Grease!" -- May 1-11 in the Judy Bayley Theatre. Tim Bennett directs.
An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals place Grease! among the world's most popular musicals. Bring the family and enjoy an evening of fun with Rydell High's favorite students as they rock the stage with hit songs such as Greased Lighnin', Beauty School Dropout, Summer Nights, and You're the One that I Want!
Bennett has enjoyed a career in the professional theatre for more than 30 years, both in the U.S. and around the world. He has worked with such diverse groups as the Boston Pops and the Radio City Rockettes, and in such celebrated performance venues as The Frankfurt Opera House, Tanglewood and The Las Vegas Strip. Starting his career as an actor, dancer, and singer, Bennett quickly found roles in everything from national and international tours (Steel Pier, Phantom opposite Kristin Chenoweth, South Pacific with Robert Goulet, My Fair Lady with Richard Chamberlain) and Emmy Award-winning primetime television (Growing Pains) to feature films, commercials, Off-Broadway and daytime drama. Today, he works primarily as a director and choreographer. He enjoys helming a wide variety of theatrical productions. Bennett also was the resident director of Disney's production of The Lion King in Las Vegas.
The cast includes Darek Riley as Danny; Equity Actor Niki Scalera as Sandy; Sam Cordes as Kenickie; Alex Olson as Sonny; Jordan Fenn as Doody; Vince Brouwers as Roger; Marissa McCoy as Rizzo; Madison Kisst as Frenchy; Stefanie Resnick as Marty; Sydney Peca Story as Jan; Heather Tica as Cha Cha; Brian Gaunt as Eugene; Victoria Spelman as Patty; Equity Actor Norma Morrow as Miss Lynch; Equity Actors Brandon Burk and Bruce Ewing share the roles of Vince Fontaine and Teen Angel; and Christopher Lash as Johnny Casino. The ensemble includes Gianni Becker, Alexandra Celi, Olivia Hernando, Luca Rollo, Justin Velarde, and Katy Veneris.
Show times are at 8 p.m. on May 1-3 and 8-10, with matinees at 2 p.m. on May 3, 4, 10, and 11, in the Judy Bayley Theatre. Tickets are $20-$30, with 10 percent off for children under 18. For tickets or additional information, visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-ARTS (2787).
