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Grease: Live is a television special that was originally broadcast by Fox on January 31, 2016. It was a live, televised remake of the 1978 film Grease, executive produced by Marc Platt, directed by Thomas Kail, and starring Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Hudgens and Carlos PenaVega.
Original Release
01/31/2016
US Release
01/31/2016
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Julianne Hough | Sandy Young |
| Aaron Tveit | Danny Zuko |
| Vanessa Hudgens | Betty Rizzo |
| Keke Palmer | Marty Maraschino / Marty |
| Carly Rae Jepsen | Frenchie / Frenchy |
| Mario Lopez | Vince Fontaine |
| Carlos PenaVega | Kenickie |
| Kether Donohue | Jan |
| Jordan Fisher | Doody |
| David Del Rio | Putzie |
Directors
Writers
Bronte Woodard, Allan Carr, Robert Cary, Jonathan Tolins, Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Julianne Hough | Sandy Young |
| Aaron Tveit | Danny Zuko |
| Vanessa Hudgens | Betty Rizzo |
| Keke Palmer | Marty Maraschino / Marty |
| Carly Rae Jepsen | Frenchie / Frenchy |
| Mario Lopez | Vince Fontaine |
| Carlos PenaVega | Kenickie |
| Kether Donohue | Jan |
| Jordan Fisher | Doody |
| David Del Rio | Putzie |
| Andrew Call | Sonny |
| Wendell Pierce | Coach Calhoun |
| Boyz II Men | Teen Angel |
| Jessie J | Jessie J / Singer |
| Ana Gasteyer | Principal McGee |
| Didi Conn | Vi |
| Barry Pearl | Stan Weaver |
| Elle McLemore | Patty Simcox |
| Noah Robbins | Eugene Felsnick / Eugene |
| Eve Plumb | Mrs. Murdock |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Thomas Kail | Executive Producer |
| Alex Rudzinski | Executive Producer |
| Marc Platt | Executive Producer |
| Kenneth Ferrone | Producer |
| Brett Ostro | Producer |
| Adam Siegel | Producer |
| Greg Sills | Producer |
| Jeremy Tominberg | Producer |
Interviews
Grease: Live: Jepsen & Donohue On Commercial Breaks Will Be Completely Chaotic For The Cast
Grease: Live: Jepsen & Donohue On How The Grease Film Stars Being Part Of The Shows Cast
Grease: Live: Jepsen & Donohue On How They're As Excited About The Show As They Were At Rehearsal
Grease: Live: Aaron Tveit & Julianne Hough On Their Experience Doing The Show
Grease: Live: Aaron Tveit & Julianne Hough On How The Show Will Feature Guest Stars
Grease: Live: Tveit & Hough On How The Movie Grease Was A Huge Part Of Their Childhoods
Grease: Live: Aaron Tveit & Julianne Hough On How The Show Will Be 3 Hours Of Nonstop Energy
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special | Won |
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie or Special | Nominated |
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Multi-Camera Series or Special | Nominated |
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Makeup for a Multi-Camera Series or Special (Non-Prosthetic) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Special Class Program | Won |
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Production Design for Variety, Nonfiction, Event or Award Special | Won |
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Limited Series, Movie or Special | Won |
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Special | Won |
| 2016 | Emmy | Outstanding Costumes for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program | Nominated |
