Ashley Spencer and Derek Keeling Playbill Article

Shadi Ladi · Guru

Ashley Spencer and Derek Keeling Playbill Article

Wish I Knew It All · Senior Member

Shadi Ladi wrote:

Playbill News: Grease TV Competitors Spencer and Keeling Poised for Summer Lov

Here's an article from Playbill. I guess it hasn't been officially announced by the show. This is awesome!

-- Edited by Shadi Ladi at 18:43, 2008-06-24

This is pretty cool! Can't wait to go. I'm sure all those Ashley and Derek fans will line up, just like the Max and Laura fans. Smart thinking on the Producers' part!

azure · Senior Member

I liked Derek and Ashley on GYTOTIW very much, and think they're a great addition to this super cast. As much as I thought Max and Laura were wonderful on the show, I was surprised when they won because I didn't think they quite had the "look" needed for Danny and Sandy. My brain just couldn't wrap itself around a brunette Sandy. (Had I been lucky enough to see them perform in person, I'm sure my brain would have made the adjustment though, (LOL) because they certainly are terrific. I really enjoyed watching them on the Tony's.) They've impressed a lot of people and I hope they land some great roles, where they can both shine!

I think the addition of Derek and Ashley, who will bring a new vibe to the roles of Danny and Sandy, along with the continued popularity of the new Teen Angel, may just catapult "Grease" to new heights throughout the summer! Fingers crossed for the entire cast!

LauraFan1 · Senior Member

azure wrote:
I liked Derek and Ashley on GYTOTIW very much, and think they're a great addition to this super cast. As much as I thought Max and Laura were wonderful on the show, I was surprised when they won because I didn't think they quite had the "look" needed for Danny and Sandy. My brain just couldn't wrap itself around a brunette Sandy. (Had I been lucky enough to see them perform in person, I'm sure my brain would have made the adjustment though, (LOL) because they certainly are terrific. I really enjoyed watching them on the Tony's.) They've impressed a lot of people and I hope they land some great roles, where they can both shine!

I think the addition of Derek and Ashley, who will bring a new vibe to the roles of Danny and Sandy, along with the continued popularity of the new Teen Angel, may just catapult "Grease" to new heights throughout the summer! Fingers crossed for the entire cast!

Oh my goodness----had you seen Laura as Sandy, your brain would surely have wrapped itself around a brunette Sandy. It's so funny that idea that Sandy HAS to be a blonde, when the first Sandy on Broadway was brunette :) Laura is INCREDIBLE in the part with a voice like no other. I can't wait to see her one more time in the part, it will be one to remember!!!!!! I feel very fortunate to have seen her and Max twice now, and am counting the days until visit number 3!

Judy · Senior Member

Welcome azure ! What a wonderful post,glad you're here !