On Stage August 15 – 24, 2025 featuring Trading Spaces’ Paige Davis
(Covington, KY, July 30, 2025) — This August, GREASE is the word at The Carnegie! The beloved rock ‘n’ roll musical wraps up a crowd-pleasing summer of theatre.
GREASE takes audiences back in time to the halls of 1950s Rydell High. After a sizzling summer fling, Danny and Sandy find themselves navigating love, friendship, and the trials and tribulations of high school. This electrifying new production is bursting with grit, glam and youthful exuberance. Rediscover the magic of this timeless classic that’s been winning hearts for generations.
The production will feature songs from the smash hit 1978 motion picture including “Sandy,” the Academy Award nominated song “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Grease” and “You’re the One That I Want” both of which were #1 hits on the Billboard Top 100 list. These songs will be heard in addition to the songs made famous by the original stage production including “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’” and “We Go Together.”
Paige Davis, a Broadway veteran best known as the host of TLC’s Trading Spaces, will appear as English teacher Miss Lynch. The cast also features students and recent alumni from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, Otterbein University, Point Park University, Elon University, Xavier University, and Ohio Northern University.
The production is directed and choreographed by Eric Byrd who helmed The Carnegie’s hit productions of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, RENT, and GUYS AND DOLLS. Matthew Umphreys is the music director. Umphreys is a founder and director of The Carnegie resident company Queen City Cabaret and also music directed last season’s TICK, TICK… BOOM!
The Cast
Danny Zuko – Nick Abouzeid
Sandy Dumbrowski – Monique Churchill
Miss Lynch – Paige Davis
Kenickie – Evan Blust
Betty Rizzo – Indya Lincicome
Marty – Sydney Short
Jan – Grace Baker
Frenchy – Annika Jonker
Patty Simcox – Brooke Chamberlin
Sonny La Tierri – Carter Minor
Roger – Jack Haroutunian
Doody – Anthony Contreras
Eugene Florczyk Ross Fogle
Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel – Josh Galloway
Cha-Cha DiGregorio – Brianna Gutierrez-Diaz
Offstage Vocalists/Swings – Claire Dillon, Ethan Kuchta, Colton Slade
The Production Team
Director & Choreographer – Eric Byrd
Music Director – Matthew Umphreys
Scenic Designer – Tyler Gabbard
Costume Designer – Cat Schmeal-Swope
Lighting Designer – Julie Cowger
Sound Designer – Emma Miller
Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer – Missy White
Production Stage Manager – Shauna Nelson
Technical Director – Doug Stock
Producer – Tyler Gabbard
Ticket and Performance Information:
When: August 15 – 24, 2025
Where: The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011
Run Time: 2 hours, including an intermission
Price: $18-$45
Purchase: Tickets may be purchased online at thecarnegie.com, by calling 859-957- 1940, or in person from the Box Office.
Additional Information:
GREASE is sponsored by Linda R. Holthaus and the Fifth Third Bank Museum
Grease is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. http://www.concordtheatricals.com
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About The Carnegie
The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center. More information about The Carnegie is available at http://www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.
The Carnegie is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from the Kentucky Arts Council, City of Covington, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Cincinnati International Wine Festival, and Suits That Rock.
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