From Edmonton’s Fringe Festival to New York City, a local production is heading to perform off Broadway.
The creators of Bear Grease! describe it as an “unapologetically Indigenous musical,” a spin on the classic Grease.
Over the last few years, the Edmonton-based production has toured across North America.
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The play was written on Treaty 6 territory by a husband and wife, debuting at Edmonton’s Fringe Festival in 2021.
Crystle Lightning told Global News there is a lack of opportuntiy for Indigenous people in theatre, TV and film.
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The cast said performing off Broadway is deeply meaningful to the cast.
Bear Grease! hits the stage in New York City in June, with a three-month residency.
You can learn more by watching the video at the top of this story.
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