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Grease
Warren Casey
Grease - Stage Version (Vocal Score)
by Warren Casey, Jim Jacobs
Highlights
Why we like it
"'Grease' ignites the stage with its timeless rock and roll anthems that capture the essence of teenage rebellion and romance."
From: Pop/Rock Musicals for TeensAwards & Recognition
Tony Award
Nominee: 1972 Tony Award® for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical Nominee: 1994 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical Nominee: 2008 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the stage version of Grease. While many appreciate the nostalgia and original elements of the play, others express disappointment over its structure and the lack of certain songs from the movie. The overall sentiment leans positively among fans, though some critics raise concerns about messaging and discrepancies in the score.
Nostalgic for Grease fansProvides easy-to-read musicAuthentic portrayal of teen experiencesMisleading advertisingLacks some popular songsWeak plot compared to the movie
Synopsis
This vocal score is ideal for singers, students, teachers, and fans of classic musical theatre who want a complete and reliable resource for studying, rehearsing, and performing material from this energetic Broadway favorite.
It supports vocalists preparing for auditions, recitals, school productions, and community theatre, while also providing structure for at-home practice and guided studio learning.
Its clear layout helps performers build confidence and stay organized as they develop skills and character interpretation.
Inside, you will find the full vocal score to the beloved musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
The notation includes vocal lines, piano accompaniment, lyrics, and helpful cues, giving singers a dependable reference for ensemble work, solo features, and dramatic storytelling.
The scores thoughtful formatting makes it easy to navigate entrances, transitions, and musical pacing whether rehearsing independently or working with an accompanist.
This edition serves equally well in classrooms, private lessons, or full production preparation.
This collection helps performers strengthen rhythm, reading accuracy, and expressive delivery.
Its lively rock-and-roll style encourages motivated practice and supports development of stylistic nuance, phrasing, and vocal energy.
Teachers will appreciate its usefulness as a teaching tool for guiding musical interpretation, harmonies, and stage-ready expression.
Students benefit from its upbeat music and character-driven writing, making it an enjoyable and effective addition to any musical theatre repertoire library.
Song List
All Choked Up * Alone at the Drive-In Movie * Beauty School Dropout * Born to Hand Jive * Freddy, My Love * Greased Lightnin' * It's Raining on Prom Night * Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee * Mooning * Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen * Rydell Alma Mater Parody * Rydell's Fight Song * Shakin' at the High School Hop * Those Magic Changes * We Go Together
Press Reviews
"A lively and funny musical – as well as the dancingest one in town. It’s a winner... the songs are dandies... with zip and charm. The sheer energy of Grease carries all before it."
— New York Daily News
"Perhaps more than any other musical, Grease embodies those seven words most commonly heard in the theater just before the curtain rises: ‘Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show."
— Syracuse.com
"A fast-moving period piece that pays affectionate homage to the bittersweet coming-of-age of a group of blue-collar high school kids in the late 1950s."
— Chicago Sun-Times
"A lively and funny musical – as well as the dancingest one in town. It's a winner... the songs are dandies... with zip and charm. The sheer energy of Grease carries all before it."
— New York Daily News
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Danny Zuko The leader of the Burger Palace Boys; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm. |
Sandy Dumbrowski New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent. |
Betty Rizzo Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic and outspoken but vulnerable. |
Frenchy A dreamer; good-natured but not too smart. She is heavily made up, fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can't wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician. |
Marty The 'beauty' of the Pink Ladies; pretty and looks older than the other girls, but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries to act sophisticated. |
Jan Funny, loud, compulsive eater, and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys. |
Doody The youngest of the guys; small, boyish and open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude towards the other guys. He also plays the guitar. |
Kenickie The second in command of the Burger Palace Boys; tough-looking, tattooed, surly, and avoids any show of softness. He has an offbeat sense of humor. |
Sonny LaTierri A member of the Burger Palace Boys; funny Italian-American, he is a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he's a real lady-killer. |
Roger The anything-for-a-laugh stocky type of boy; a clown who enjoys winding people up, he is full of mischief and is always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas. |
Vince Fontaine A typical 'teen audience' disc jockey; slick, egotistical and fast-talking. He is also a veteran 'Greaser.' |
Cha-Cha, aka Charlene, DiGregorio The best dancer at St. Bernadette's; a loud mouth, she wins the dancing competition with Danny. |
Eugene Florczyk The class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice. He's a typical 'apple-polisher' - both smug and pompous, but gullible. |
Johnny Casino All-American, rock-star “greaser” student at Rydell High, whose real name is Clarence. |
Miss Lynch A no-nonsense, serious, loud, English teacher. |
Patty Simcox A typical cheerleader; attractive, athletic, sure-of-herself, but can be given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. She's a bit of a pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies, and can twirl a baton. |
The Pink Ladies The club-jacketed, gum-chewing, hip-swinging girls' gang who hang around with the Burger Palace Boys. |
The Burger Palace Boys A super-cool, DA-haired, hard-looking group of high school wheeler-dealers... or so they think. |
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Available Editions
Publication
PublisherHal Leonard
Year2009
BindingMass Market Paperback
EditionAbridged
Pages84
PlaceUnited States of America
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573601804
ISBN-100573601801
LCCML50.C3365 G72 2004
Grease - Stage Version (Vocal Score) is a British play written by Warren Casey and published by Hal Leonard in United States of America (2009).
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Fee:PLEASE BE ADVISED: Grease is a premier, high royalty title that requires further information to license. Following your application, your licensing representative will be in contact with you directly to determine pricing. Call or email your representative with any questions.There are multiple versions of this title. Before you proceed, please double-check to ensure that you are applying for the version you want. We will not be able to refund rental or shipping fees if you pay for the wrong version. GREASE: SCHOOL VERSION does not include “There Are Worse Things I Could Do.” If you want to include this song in your performance, you must apply for the full version of GREASE here.Neither version includes the movie songs. You will have to secure separate permission to include those songs in your performance, regardless of which version you choose. More information will be included as part of the licensing process.If you’re not sure which version best suits your needs, you may purchase a perusal for each available version. GREASEGREASE: SCHOOL VERSION.
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