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I went to the Grease: Live run-through taping the day before the show was broadcast across the country. Here are some secrets directly from Rydell High that you probably didn't catch on TV:
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They were anticipating torrential rain for the live show.
It didn't rain during the run-through taping that I attended, but they were performing as if it was. The opening scene was shot with umbrellas (like the one that aired) and before they filmed the carnival scene, the pavement outside was sprayed with a hose.
I'm assuming they did this in case they were forced to use the carnival footage from the run-through — you know, if they couldn't pull it off in the rain that was supposed to pelt LA during the broadcasted show.
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The audience were told to dress up in '50s clothes, but were told to avoid the "costume" look.
Since the audience were such a big part of the production, everyone was required to dress in their '50s best. However, we were explicitly told to avoid the "costume" look — NO POODLE SKIRTS.
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There were multiple sets spread across the Warner Bros. lot with multiple audiences at each set.
I lucked out and was located on a soundstage that housed both The Frosty Palace and Rydell High's gym. More unfortunate souls were placed outside on the metal bleachers in front of Rydell, which didn't see much action after the first half of the show.
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