Cast of
The Grease Story

About The Grease Story

The story behind the classic movie musical. The programme examines the original stage musical in the early 1970s, which starred a young Richard Gere, and the changes that occurred between stage and screen, including the addition of several new songs and toning down the original show's darker elements. Plus, a look at some of the actors who could have played the roles made famous by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

Full Cast of The Grease Story

Jeff Conaway
plays Kenickie

Dinah Manoff
plays Marty Maraschino

Eddie Deezen
plays Eugene Felsnic

Susan Buckner
plays Patty Simcox

Dennis Stewart
plays Leo Balmudo

Annette Charles
plays Charlene DiGregorio

Eve Arden
plays Principal McGee

Dody Goodman
plays Blanche Hodel

Sid Caesar
plays Coach Calhoun

Alice Ghostley
plays Mrs. Murdock

Darrell Zwerling
plays Mr.Lynch

Dick Patterson
plays Mr. Rudie

Fannie Flagg
plays Nurse Wilkins

Ellen Travolta
plays Waitress

Frankie Avalon
plays Teen Angel

Edd Byrnes
plays Vince Fontaine