After enjoying a holiday romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High, where she must contend with cynical Rizzo and the Pink Ladies.
Acting
Vanessa Hudgens slays Rizzo hours after her father's death—legend.
Direction
Seamless stage-to-screen transitions with zero safety nets.
Costume
Sandy's finale leather pants deserve their own billing.
Director
Thomas Kail
Julianne Hough
Sandy Young
Aaron Tveit
Danny Zuko
Vanessa Hudgens
Betty Rizzo
Keke Palmer
Marty
Carly Rae Jepsen
Frenchy
Mario López
Vince Fontaine
Carlos PenaVega
Kenickie
Kether Donohue
Jan
Jordan Fisher
Doody
David Del Rio
Putzie
Andrew Call
Sonny
Wendell Pierce
Coach Calhoun
Jessie J
Singer
Joe Jonas
Johnny Casino
Jack Lawless
The Gamblers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The production used 44 cameras and zero tape delays, meaning every stumble stayed in.
Hudgens' father passed away from cancer hours before showtime; she performed 'There Are Worse Things I Could Do' that night.
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