My Guilty Pleasure - Grease, You're the One that I Want

I may not like the 5Th Grader show, but I LOVE "Grease: You're the One that I Want!" It's like American Idol all over again, but better. This time we are dealing with mostly professional performers. I think it is refreshing. It's really a brilliant idea - I mean, the people who thought up American Idol got the ball rolling, but the Grease folks took it to a whole new level. It's perfect, the format is much better suited to theater. I appreciate some of the little things. For instance, the contestants just stand there and smile when they are showing the phone numbers after a song (no stupid hand gestures). The group numbers are great - actual songs from actual shows - very entertaining. What a concept! And the show moves quick. Not too many fluff pieces, or too much intro/background information. They switch from one number to the next - much like a real theatrical production.

I am also looking forward to seeing the actual stage performance when the winners are chosen (I'm hooked - what can I say?).

So who are my favorites?? I like muscle-man, Austin from Texas (and Days of Our Lives) and "Brunette-Sandy," Laura. I think Max would make a good Danny as well, but he's just too goofy looking. I really liked "Spiritual-Sandy," Kathleen, but she was voted out last week.

Can't wait until next Sunday!