(DEAL, NJ) -- Center Drama presents the classic musical, Grease, from August 13-23, 2026 at the JCC Performing Arts Center in Deal. With a hip-shaking rock 'n' roll score featuring hits like "Summer Nights" and "We Go Together," Grease celebrates Rydell High's class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory.
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys’ and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night” and “Alone at the Drive-In Movie,” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
The cast includes Kelley Fuller (Danny), Janie Hornstein (Sandy), Kennedy Christensen (Rizzo), Bobby Shaw (Kenickie), Daniella Aleman (Frenchy), Jill Gindi (Marty), Henry Fischer (Doody), Jess Vincello (Jan), Julian Baro (Rodger), Josh Ferro (Sonny), Deni Sobotka (Miss Lynch), Julia Kovacs (Patty), Elana Ades (Cha Cha), Gabe Delima (Eugene), James Steele (Vince Fontaine), Chris Stypa (Johnny Casino), and Steve Cherra (Teen Angel). The ensemble includes Matt Kovar, Merrick Lyons, CJ Evans, Jill Costa, Emma Lightbody-McAllen, Alexa Jensen-Toma, Aja Perez, Joey Nesser, Stephanie Beyda, Grace Gill, Adiele Hall, Quinn Grace, and Emma Hoffman.
Performances take place Thursday, August 13 at 7:00pm; Sunday, August 16 at 2:00pm; Thursday, August 20 at 7:00pm; Saturday, August 22 at 9:00pm; and Sunday, August 23 at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The JCC Performing Arts Center is located at 100 Grant Avenue in Deal, New Jersey.
Center Drama is a community theatre with roots dating back to 1929. They produce musicals, plays, and concerts that celebrate creativity and connection. From first-time performers to returning alumni, they welcome all who share a passion for live theatre and the arts in Monmouth County.
