‘Sing-a-long-a Grease’ is the word at this Springfield event

“Grease” is the word, and if you’ve enjoyed the John Travolta-Olivia Newton-John blockbuster musical in the past, chances are you know a lot of the words.

If you’ve belted out “You’re the One That I Want,” “Summer Lovin’” or “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee” at home or in the car, join in for “Sing-a-long-a Grease,” which lets you sing these songs and others as you watch the film at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the John Legend Theater at the Dome.

Some may have experience at sing-alongs from the Art’s Council’s presentation of “Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music” a few years ago.

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The format is easy: Settle in a seat, watch the film and get ready to sing along to the lyrics projected on the screen. More than likely, you probably already know them.

“This is one of those fun activities where you may know the scenes and songs by heart and want to share them with friends and strangers who feel like friends,” said Tim Rowe, Arts Council Executive Director.

The fun doesn’t end there. Things get started with a vocal warm-up by the evening’s host and guests will receive “magic moments fun packs” they can use during the show.

“Sing-a-long-a Grease” isn’t all about the vocals. You can also learn to do the hand jive for that scene.

It wouldn’t be a complete event without a little cosplay. Become a Pink Lady or T-Bird or just come as somebody from the 1950s and you could win a prize in a costume competition.

“”Grease” is a classic film and one of the most fun to sing along with. This is some of the most fun you can have doing both,” said Rowe.

Tickets are available online here and a limited number of tickets will also be available an hour before showtime at the John Legend Theater.

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WANT TO GO?

What: Sing-a-long-a Grease

Where: John Legend Theater at The Dome, 700 S. Limestone St., Springfield

When: Saturday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $20 adults, $15 students age 22-under

More info: 937-324-2712 or www.springfieldartscouncil.org/event/grease/

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