The movie is based on the Broadway musical of the same name. "Grease" opened on Broadway in 1972 and was revived in 1994 and 2007. Jeff Christensen/AP PhotoBefore "Grease" became a movie-musical sensation in the late 1970s, it was a Tony-nominated Broadway musical that opened in February 1972. The show was later revived in 1994 and 2007. television special, based on the musical, starring Aaron Tveit, Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Keke Palmer.

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Persons: Jeff Christensen, Tony, Aaron Tveit, Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens, Carly Rae Jepsen, Keke Palmer Organizations: Fox