PHOTO CALL: Original Broadway Grease Cast Reunion
By Matthew Blank
December 6, 2011
The original Broadway cast of Grease reunited for a special 40-year anniversary tribute during the opening number of the 23rd Annual Gypsy of the Year presentation Dec. 5-6.
Among the stars returning to the stage were Barry Bostwick (Danny), Carole Demas (Sandy), Adrienne Barbeau (Betty Rizzo), Alan Paul (Teen Angel/Johnny Casino) and Walter Bobbie (Roger) as well as Don Billett (Vince Fontaine), James Canning (Doody), Daniel Douglas (Burger Palace Boy), Katie Hanley (Marty), Tom Harris (Eugene), Ilene Kristen (Patty Simcox), Joy Rinaldi (Pink Lady) and Mews Small (Frenchy).
The original "Greasers," including Carole Demas and Barry Bostwick, also hosted a special Dec. 6 photo session:
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Last year, Gypsy of the Year raised $3,776,720, pushing the competition's 22-year total to $44,136,720.