Edwardian said: "When the show ended I remember that the contracts that Laura and Max signed committed them to NBC for one year following their run on Grease. Will this be a factor as they plan their next career moves?"
Wow Edwardian, I bet that wasn't common knowledge. Let's see what would be a great name for Max and Laura's sitcom? Be creative.
You guys are all funny. But to answer your question on this topic, NBC did have a right to Max and Laura after their completed one year on Broadway but nothing at all has been heard on this since. They have taken no action to use either Max or Laura as far as I know.
Sparkle, NBC had an "option" to Max and Laura they have not chosen to exercise. However, they are not limiting their other employment options, so they are both free to simply move on in any direction they choose.