Grease (1972). Musical. Based on material by
Jim Jacobs (also music) and
Warren Casey (and lyrics). Directed by Tom Moore. Eden Theatre (moved to The Broadhurst Theatre on 7 Jun 1972 to 21 Nov 1972 then moved to The Royale Theatre on 23 Nov 1972 to 27 Jan 1980 then moved to the Majestic Theatre on 29 Jan 1980 to close): 14 Feb 1972- 13 Apr 1980 (3388 performances + 20 previews). As "Marty." Cast:
Adrienne Barbeau, Don Billett,
Walter Bobbie, Jim Borrelli,
Barry Bostwick, James Canning, Carole Demas, Tom Harris, Ilene Kristen, Dorothy Leon, Timothy Meyers, Kathi Moss, Alan Paul, Marya Small, Garn Stephens. Understudies included:
Jeff Conaway, Joy Rinaldi,
Richard Gere, Michael Tucci,
Ted Wass. Replacement actors included:
Marilu Henner,
Patrick Swayze,
John Travolta (as "Doody"),
Treat Williams,
Adrian Zmed.