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Yankeefan007
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The obscenity-laced original published script...anyone know if this is it?
http://www.amazon.com/Grease-New-Rock-Roll-Musical/dp/0878060383
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Julian2
Broadway Legend
joined:8/10/06
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re: Original Grease Script#2
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:17pm
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:17pm
The customer reviews indicate that it is the score.
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MisterRussell
Broadway Star
joined:6/2/03
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re: Original Grease Script#2
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:19pm
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:19pm
Spend a lot less and get it directly from Sam French...and it's not THAT obscenity-laced. I've done it twice and it's got a few breif snatches of locker-room talk, that's all.
frontrowcentre2
Broadway Legend
joined:2/20/05
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re: Original Grease Script#3
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:19am
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:19am
The version sold by Sam French is the cleaned up version.
The original was out in hard-cover and paperback in the 70s.
Either way the script is pretty dreadful.
The original was out in hard-cover and paperback in the 70s.
Either way the script is pretty dreadful.
Cast albums are NOT 'soundtracks.'
Live theatre does not use a 'soundtrack.' If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
Live theatre does not use a 'soundtrack.' If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
TapTapTapioca
Broadway Legend
joined:5/27/07
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re: Original Grease Script#4
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:32am
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:32am
The version sold by Sam French is the cleaned up version.
What is the difference between the two versions?
jacobsnchz14
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re: Original Grease Script#5
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:45am
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:45am
http://libretto.musicals.ru/index.php?language=1
This site has a collection of musical libretti and lyrics. Maybe it's there.
This site has a collection of musical libretti and lyrics. Maybe it's there.
jmponstage
Chorus Member
joined:6/21/07
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re: Original Grease Script#6
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:54am
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:54am
Apparently the original Grease script (a version that I'm not sure has been in print in a long time) is quite obscenety laced. The last line Danny has features a well targeted F-bomb. ( I have heard - this may not be true but I have heard it from a Grease officiando)
SeanMartin
Broadway Legend
joined:9/4/06
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re: Original Grease Script#7
Posted: 7/26/07 at 6:46am
Posted: 7/26/07 at 6:46am
I came across a copy of the hardbound script and gave it to the guy who directed it at Cedar Rapids. It was not only obscenity-laden but had several original sketches of scenery and costumes. But it's wall to wall '&^*%%$^%^*&^(&$^^&%$*^*'. It's almost impossible to find now, but you might check some of the rare book sites.
me2
Broadway Star
joined:6/30/03
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re: Original Grease Script#8
Posted: 7/26/07 at 11:44am
Posted: 7/26/07 at 11:44am
I actually have a paperback copy. I should take a look.
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ljay889
Broadway Legend
joined:8/4/04
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re: Original Grease Script#9
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:12pm
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:12pm
So the original production used the obscenity laced script?
Dark_Angel
Broadway Star
joined:2/28/07
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re: Original Grease Script#10
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:19pm
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:19pm
yes. the original grease wasn't the candy coated confection with the creamy center that it is today.
Candleshoe2
Broadway Star
joined:8/16/04
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re: Original Grease Script#11
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:28pm
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:28pm
For anyone who saw the original production or know much about it, were the singers as bad as they sound on the cast recording? It's pretty painful to listen to some of the songs on there, but I'm sure they were much better live.
Kringas
Broadway Legend
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re: Original Grease Script#12
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:39pm
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:39pm
I'm pretty sure the version found in the book 'Great Rock Musicals' has the original script.
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StephanietheStar
Broadway Legend
joined:11/6/04
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re: Original Grease Script#13
Posted: 7/26/07 at 2:19pm
Posted: 7/26/07 at 2:19pm
I know our library has it, and if Rockford, Il's does than yours may too.
Though, you wouldn't be able to keep it, but it was an interesting read.
Though, you wouldn't be able to keep it, but it was an interesting read.
and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...
catheflower
Swing
joined:4/25/08
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re: Original Grease Script#14
Posted: 4/25/08 at 8:34pm
Posted: 4/25/08 at 8:34pm
Hi! I'm late coming, but I have a few questions about the original Grease script.
1. Are there two 'original' versions? The 1971 that opened in Chicago AND the 'obscenity laced' 1972 version? (I do have the 'cleaned up' version with the yellow cover.)
2. Would the 'obscenity laced' 1972 version be the one with lines like: 'F-ck you Rizzle' (Marty); 'You been sittin' on my face all night' (Kenickie) ; 'You dragged your ass all the way ?' (Jan)
3. Was the 1971 play 5 hours long? Does Danny Zuko actually commit suicide at the end? I think this one was called 'Greased Lightning'.
4. In the early incarnation of the 1972 version, Patty Simcox has the solo 'Yuck'. Does anyone have this? When does she sing it?
I am very interested in Grease because I am part of the ensemble at my work, which is a high school.
I'd appreciate any help anyone can give me!
1. Are there two 'original' versions? The 1971 that opened in Chicago AND the 'obscenity laced' 1972 version? (I do have the 'cleaned up' version with the yellow cover.)
2. Would the 'obscenity laced' 1972 version be the one with lines like: 'F-ck you Rizzle' (Marty); 'You been sittin' on my face all night' (Kenickie) ; 'You dragged your ass all the way ?' (Jan)
3. Was the 1971 play 5 hours long? Does Danny Zuko actually commit suicide at the end? I think this one was called 'Greased Lightning'.
4. In the early incarnation of the 1972 version, Patty Simcox has the solo 'Yuck'. Does anyone have this? When does she sing it?
I am very interested in Grease because I am part of the ensemble at my work, which is a high school.
I'd appreciate any help anyone can give me!
SirNotAppearing
Broadway Star
joined:3/4/08
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re: Original Grease Script#15
Posted: 4/25/08 at 9:23pm
Posted: 4/25/08 at 9:23pm
When did you hear this stuff? Danny commits SUICIDE?
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Swing
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re: Original Grease Script#16
Posted: 9/29/08 at 12:40am
Posted: 9/29/08 at 12:40am
To clear up a couple of your questions, unfortunately I can't answer all of them:
1) Yes, there are two versions, the first that opened in Chicago, as a play with only incidental music, there were no clear main characters either. New York producers Ken Waissman and Maxine Fox saw it and recognized its potential and added songs and defined two main characters (Sandy and Danny) and brought it to broadway.
2)Yes, the 1972 version contained these innuendos, here is a website that contains a chart showing what obscenities have been changed: http://www.newlinetheatre.com/grease-dialogue.html
3)I would love to know the answer to this one as well, if anyone knows.
4)All I know about this song is that it was originally in the Chicago production, but was taken out when the play moved to Broadway.
I hope this helps a bit!
1) Yes, there are two versions, the first that opened in Chicago, as a play with only incidental music, there were no clear main characters either. New York producers Ken Waissman and Maxine Fox saw it and recognized its potential and added songs and defined two main characters (Sandy and Danny) and brought it to broadway.
2)Yes, the 1972 version contained these innuendos, here is a website that contains a chart showing what obscenities have been changed: http://www.newlinetheatre.com/grease-dialogue.html
3)I would love to know the answer to this one as well, if anyone knows.
4)All I know about this song is that it was originally in the Chicago production, but was taken out when the play moved to Broadway.
I hope this helps a bit!