“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” Songwriter Justin Tranter on Capturing That ’50s Musical Magic

The Tony-nominated Broadway musical Grease captured a generation following its theatrical release in 1978, an era-defining film that starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as a pair of unlikely teens falling in love. Since then, the beloved musical has been revived on Broadway, produced a movie sequel, and turned into a live television show. Debuting this April on Paramount+, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies continues the 1950s nostalgia with a new cast and storyline that takes place four years before the original film.

“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” Headed to Paramount+

Some excellent news for us Grease fans out there—Paramount+ has officially ordered the Grease prequel series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, for a 10-episode series. This comes after the series, originally titled Grease: Rydell High, moved from HBO Max to Paramount+. (One would be remiss for not mentioning that Rydell High, featured in the original 1978 film, was inspired by my high school, Radnor High, in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia.)

The Hollywood Reporter delivered the scoop that Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies found its new home and takes place four years before the events in the original film.