Cast of Grease The Musical dedicates show run to Olivia Newton-John
msn.comWest End have dedicated their entire run to the memory of Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73. In joint statement following Tuesday night’s West End performance of the show, they said it was a “huge honour to follow in Olivia’s footsteps each night” and that they had all be inspired by her work.
Dame Olivia’s death was announced on Monday on social media by her widower John Easterling, who said she had died peacefully at her home in California, following a battle with cancer.
The actress was best known for playing Sandy in the 1978 film opposite John Travolta, who played Danny Zuko. As the show concluded, actress Olivia Moore, who plays Sandy in current run, addressed audiences against the backdrop of a large image of Dame Olivia, set within the neon pink staging. “Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure you have all heard the incredibly sad news that Olivia Newton-John passed away yesterday evening,” she said. “She of course played Sandy in the film and she is an icon who has inspired countless young performers across the world, especially all of us in this company. “It is a huge honour to follow in Olivia’s footsteps each night and perform those songs that she made world-famous with millions of fans that continue to celebrate her incredible talent. “We are dedicating our run of Grease to Olivia’s memory and all that she stood for and tonight.
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