The Capitol Theatre Orchestra plus Grease (1978)

Join us at The Capitol for an unforgettable evening of live music by The Capitol Theatre Orchestra and a screening of the legendary classic film Grease (1978).

Melbourne’s iconic Capitol Theatre, now celebrating 100 years of cultural excellence, is proud to announce the next installment of The Capitol Theatre Orchestra. In a powerful tribute to classic cinema and live performance, The Capitol Theatre Orchestra will open the afternoon with a spirited performance of 1920s-style jazz, setting the stage followed by a screening of the 1978 musical hit film Grease starring Olivia Newton John and John Travolta.

Revived as part of The Capitol’s centenary celebrations, The Capitol Orchestra reclaims its historic role, echoing the vibrant sounds that once filled theatres across the nation. The original Capitol Theatre Orchestra debuted in 1924 during The Capitol’s grand opening and now, 100 years later, it’s back to recapture the magic of the roaring 1920s.

Grease is a musical set in the 1950s that follows the romance between teenagers. In California, 1958, greaser Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Australian Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) fall in love during summer at the beach. Unbeknownst to them, they both enroll at Rydell High School. Danny leads the T-Birds, a gang of leather-jacketed greasers, while Sandy befriends the Pink Ladies, a group of girls in pink led by Rizzo (Stockard Channing). When they meet again at Rydell's first pep rally, Danny acts differently than he did at the beach. They attempt to change for each other to make their relationship work

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The Capitol Theatre Orchestra plus Grease (1978)

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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