The all-Indigenous hip-hop musical parody of Grease!
Bear Grease reimagines the iconic 1971 musical Grease through a bold and comedic native lens. With a rip-roaring score by Crystle Lightning and Henry Cloud Andrade, and direction by Crystle Lightning, this all-Indigenous musical parody infuses hip-hop and comedy into a pow wow-powered love story that’s equal parts hilarious homage and cultural celebration. Captivating audiences across North America, Bear Grease has had over 200 performances over 4 incredible years, and is now only the 2nd all-Indigenous musical to ever debut Off-Broadway.
The beloved songs of Grease are revitalized with vibrant cultural expression and Cree (Nêhiyawêwin) language: “Hopelessly Devoted” becomes a soul-stirring round dance, “Bear Grease Lightning” bursts with Traditional, Grass, Chicken, and Fancy footwork, and “Wichihin” delivers a powerful new take on “Stand by Me”.
“MASTERFUL… RIDICULOUSLY ENTERTAINING!” – DC Theatre Arts
“FULL OF HEART AND HUMOUR!” – Broadway World
“REIMAGINES GREASE… THROUGH A COMEDIC NATIVE LENS!” – Wall Street Journal
“PROFOUNDLY MOVING, SOUL-SOARING!” – The Queer Review
“AN OUTRIGHT JOYRIDE… MAGICAL!” – Front Mezz Junkies
“THE BEST PARTY YOU CAN FIND OFF-BROADWAY!” – La Voce New York
“A MUST-SEE… BREAKING NEW GROUND!” – Urban Latino Media
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