Scroll down to see the list of cast members. See list of upcoming productions at the end.
UPDATE JAN 13, 2022
The Thursday Jan 13th performance of Grease is cancelled, but the show will go on the rest of the weekend. The following is a statement by the Royal Players Thursday morning:
Dear Patrons of the Royal Theatre,
Like so many other organizations, the Young Players have been affected by the recent wave in COVID infections. Currently, several of our young actors have been in quarantine, and will be until Friday. At that time, all Rydell High School students will be back on the stage and ready to entertain you. For this reason, we are canceling our Thursday evening performance, but will proceed with performances on Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th. Additionally, we are adding a make-up class matinee performance on Saturday the 15th at 2:30. Anyone who purchased tickets for the Thursday evening performance will be refunded. Currently, tickets are still available for the remaining shows, and we hope to see you there!
Grease is still the word!! Get your tickets now!
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The historic Royal Theatre is excited to bring the popular musical GREASE to the stage in Benton. This musical is sponsored by Middlebrooks Electric and performed by the Young Players Second Stage. Performances are Thursday January 6th – Sunday 16th.
All Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees will begin at 2:30 p.m. The box office will open one hour prior to performances and the house will open 15 – 20 minutes prior to curtain.
Precautions
Because of the rising causes of COVID in our community, the Royal Theatre has decided to require all patrons and volunteers to wear masks except when eating or drinking. “We hope this will help protect our actors who cannot wear masks while on stage, our volunteers, and our audiences so we can remain open and continue to provide our community with quality live entertainment. We appreciate you!” -The Royal Theatre”
Tickets
This show is designated as assigned seating, so be sure to check your seating assignment completing your purchase. If you are using a mobile browser to purchase your tickets, use your settings to switch to desktop mode so you can choose the seating options. For handicapped or special needs seating, please call 501.315.5483.
Ticket prices are $18 for adult tickets; $15 for seniors age 60+, or members of the military, or college students with valid ID; $8 for grades 12th and under.
Purchase tickets at https://TheRoyalPlayers.TicketLeap.com
It is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance, as the theatre cannot guarantee availability at the door.
See cast and crew list, and list of upcoming productions below.
About the Musical
GREASE is a 1971 musical first performed in the original Kingston Mines nightclub in Chicago. From there, it has been successful on both stage and screen, and at the time that it closed in 1980, GREASE’s 3,388-performance run was the longest yet in Broadway history. It remains Broadway’s 16th longest-running show.
Named after the 1950’s U.S. working-class youth subculture known as greasers, the musical is set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School and follows working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, politics, personal core values, and love.
The Book, Original Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey. “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “You’re the One That I Want” by John Farrar. “Sandy” by Louis St. Louis and Scott Simon. “Grease” by Barry Gibb.
Production Crew
This musical will be directed by Justin A. Pike, music Direction by Tanner Oglesby, and choreography by Reagan Hammonds. Costume design is by Justin A. Pike and Susan Melton. Scenic Design is by Justin A. Pike.
Emma Rose Boone will be stage Manager, and Riley Woodard will be assistant stage manager.
The stage crew is Jenna Thaxton, Sascha Bass, Kaylie Taylor, Kenzie Taylor. The lighting design is by Justin A. Pike. It will be produced by Shady Ladies Productions.
Cast List
Hand Jive Cast (First Week)
Rizzo/Brooke Melton
Marty/Amaya Hardin
Jan/Samantha White
Frenchy/Izzy Hammonds
Sandy/Makayla Shipe
Sonny/Noah Warford
Doody/Eli Butler
Eugene/Brennon Humphrey
Patty/Brooklyn Courtney-Moore
Cha Cha/Reagan Hammonds
Greased Lightnin’ Cast (Second Week)
Rizzo/Sharayah Valerisse
Marty/Skyla Conger
Jan/Annslee Clay
Frenchy/Makenna Schaeffer
Sandy/Shelby Loftis
Sonny/James Stewart
Doody/ Zachary Glover
Eugene/Matthew Burns
Patty/Mackenzie Burks
Cha Cha/Chloe Clement
Both Casts
Danny/Luke Ferguson
Kinickie/Dawson Teague
Roger/Caelon Colbert
Vince Fontaine/Andrew McBride
Adult Mentors
Johnny Casino & Teen Angel/Christian Waldron
Miss Lynch/Jo Murry
Ensemble
Taylor Bumann, Sydney Crary, Jai Collins, Beau Goldthorpe, Bee Golleher, Chip Johnston, Braden Lisowe, Caroline Perry, Jackson Ray, Ruby Reeves, Shelby Tripcony.
Location & Contact Information
The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St, Benton, Arkansas 72015, 501.315.5483.
Upcoming Productions
- Feb 10-20: Sense and Sensibility Director Hillary Bell
- Mar 31-Apr 10: Monty Python’s Spamalot – Sponsored by Stilwell Insurance & Financial Services Inc./Roberson & Associates Insurance
- Jun 16-26: Beauty and the Beast , Director Bob Bidewell
- TBA: Noises Off August
- The Young Players are planning additional productions.