Fascinating “By The Numbers” On “Grease Live” Before Showtime

We’re only hours away now from “Grease Live” on FOX!!! Variety just posted some cool “number” things on the show such as how many cameras will be used tonight, how many extras there are, number of costumes, and more. Check these out below and there is even more at Variety.

Run time of the show: 3-hour broadcast

Days of rehearsal: 52

Number of song/dance numbers in the musical: 23

Number of stages: 2 sound stages, plus the entire Warner Bros. backlot and built-out exterior locations throughout the lot

Number of sets: 21

Number of cameras: 20

Number of cast members: 24 principal cast members, 20 ensemble and dancers

Number of extras: 60

Number of live audience members: 650

Number of costumes: More than 600 — 407 for principal cast, Boyz II Men, DNCE and Jessie J; 226 for background ensemble and dancers

Breakdown of costumes: 60% vintage; 40% custom made

Number of quick changes during live show: 392 quick changes — just for principal cast alone!

HQ Photos Of Julianne Hough In “Grease Live”, More Cast Interviews

Only one more day until “Grease Live”! Below some of the cast talks to Broadway World and ET. Also below is some photos of Dancing With The Stars Julianne Hough performing! Click the pics to see even more.

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More Julianne Hough “Grease Live” Interviews, Rehearsals Footage, Sunset Strip Performances, And More

Two more days and counting down until “Grease “live”. Below are more interviews and rehearsal footage. Thanks to Abby for the Entertainment Weekly video. She says it has more of the Sirius interview that we posted yesterday. You can also view some Grease Live performances on the Sunset Strip. Also, be sure to tune into the Rachel Ray Show today. Julianne is one of her guests. Video should be posted here a little later.

ETA: Oh and one more thing. The New York Post reports come rain or shine, the live show will go on. The cast is ready for anything.

In the fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants chaos that is live television — and which in some of NBC’s previous TV musicals has made the hate-watchers call out every misstep on Twitter — “Grease: Live” has chosen to embrace its live theater roots by design. Under director Thomas Kail, who helmed the Broadway smash “Hamilton,” viewers will the see the backs of sets and actors changing costumes; the prologue (with Jessie J performing the theme song) will feature her walking among the stages and props on the backlot.

“If it’s raining we’re going to see rain; if it’s sunny we’ll see sun,” production designer David Korins (who also worked on “Hamilton”) tells The Post. “So much of TV and film is about control. In doing it this way, we give up control. We accentuate the now of it.”

“Grease: Live” aims to use the best elements of stage (rotating sets, sliding walls) and film (camera tricks to recreate the Thunder Road car race) in its three-hour TV production. Two songs from the original Broadway production not in the classic 1978 movie are included: “Freddy, My Love,” and “Those Magic Changes.” Choreography (by “Glee’s” Zach Woodlee) has been updated, like the T-Birds’ classic arm movements in “Greased Lightning.” But, for the most part, “Grease” still lives in the innocent 1950s.

ETA2 and 3: Keep scrolling below for updates….

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Counting Down To “Grease Live”, More With DWTS Julianne Hough And The Cast

Enjoy some more Grease Live goodies below. I love how Eve Plumb is in the show. THREE more days and counting….

ETA: See Billboard for a really cool new feature and photos. Thanks to Lori for sending and all of her help with Julianne and Grease Live news these past few weeks.

ETA2: I’m loving the instagram Derek Hough posted yesterday. You can see it below too.

ETA3: Updated with Hand jive tutorial.

ETA4: Variety interviewed Julianne. Be sure to see the full interview at this link.

ETA5: See all new LIVE Pics featuring full Costumes in a Photo Flash at Broadway.com.

ETA6: Go straight to E Online if interested and if you still haven’t had enough. More photos, video footage, comments from the costume designer, cast, and more.

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More “Grease Live” Teasers, Promos, Interviews With DWTS Julianne Hough And The Cast

Only 4 more days until we get to see Dancing With The Stars Julianne Hough in “Grease Live”. Below are some more teasers and interviews…

ETA: To see some “behind the scenes” photos of the cast at rehearsals, see the Hollywood Reporter (thanks to Jennie for the heads up). Parade also has some fun teasers and quotes from the cast. Also, for those in the UK, you’ll be able to watch Grease Live on ITV2 on February 3rd. More at this link.

DWTS Julianne Hough and Aaron Tveit Interviewed About Grease Live

Dancing With The Stars Julianne Hough and Aaron Tveit talked about “Grease Live” on some Fox shows today. Check it out…

ETA: Aaron and Carlos PenaVega talks about Grease and Julianne in this Access Hollywood interview….

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GREASE: LIVE Official Soundtrack To Be Released With Television Event With Julianne Hough, Jessie J, And Cast

Next Sunday, January 31st, is the “Grease Live” premiere with Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens, Carlos PenaVega, and Aaron Tveit. During the TV Live broadcast on Fox, fans will also be able to download the digital soundtrack which will be available on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7:00 PM ET/PT. A special pre-order launched yesterday which includes the option to download Jessie J’s “Grease (Is the Word)” written by Barry Gibb at time of purchase. In addition to the digital release, Target will also release an exclusive CD package with four bonus tracks on Friday, March 4. For more information, go to Fox.com. Link to track listing and special DOWNLOAD here.

Here is a complete track list:

1. “Grease (Is The Word)”
2. “Summer Nights”
3. “Freddy My Love”
4. “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee”
5. “Greased Lightnin'”
6. “Those Magic Changes”
7. “All I Need Is An Angel”
8. “Beauty School Dropout”
9. “Cake By The Ocean”
10. “Maybe (Baby)”
11. “Born To Hand Jive”
12. “Hopelessly Devoted To You”
13. “Sandy”
14. “There Are Worse Things I Could Do”
15. “You’re The One That I Want”
16. “We Go Together”

Bonus Tracks for Target Exclusive:
17. “Rock N’ Roll Party Queen”
18. “Rock N’ Roll Is Here To Stay”
19. “Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise)”
20. “Grease (Is The Word)” — Karaoke Version