'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies' Sets Its Premiere on Paramount+!

K.L. Connie Wang

Mon, March 20, 2023 at 12:33 PM UTC

3 min read

Get all the details about the new origin story, including a first look at the single

"Tell me about it, stud."

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Grease premiere in U.S. theaters. Starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, the movie was a bona fide hit and spawned a record-selling soundtrack album and turned the cast into Hollywood stars.

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Paramount+'s origin series, takes a look at how the Pink Ladies came to be, four years prior to the events with Sandy and Danny, Rizzo and Kenickie, and before Frenchy's hair turned pink.

Here's everything we know about Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.

What is Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies about?

Before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever.

Does Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies take place before or after the events in the original Grease film?

The musical series takes place in 1954, four years before the original Grease film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

Will there be music and original songs in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies?

Yes! The musical series will feature original music and songs as well as reimagined versions of some classic tunes from the original Grease. Check out the first video from the series, "Grease is the Word," below.

Meet the cast of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies

L-R: Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy Nakagawa, Marisa Davila as Jane Facciano, Cheyenne Wells as Olivia Valdovinos and Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia Zdunowski in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Photo Credit: Eduardo Araquel/Paramount+.

Marisa Davila (Jane Facciano)

Cheyenne Isabel Wells (Olivia Valdovinos)

Ari Notartomaso (Cynthia Zdunowski)

Tricia Fukuhara (Nancy Nakagawa)

Shanel Bailey (Hazel)

Madison Thompson (Susan)

Johnathan Nieves (Richie Valdovinos)

Jason Schmidt (Buddy)

Maxwell Whittington-Cooper (Wally)

Jackie Hoffman (Asst. Principal McGee)

When does Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies premiere?

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies premieres on April 6 on Paramount+.

How can I watch Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies?

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies will be available to stream on Paramount+.

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How many episodes of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies are there?

There are 10 episodes in season 1 of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.

Will there be a Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies Season 2?

There has been no official pick-up for a second season of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, but check back here for updates!

What channel is Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies on?

You'll have to tune in to Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies with a subscription to Paramount+ and stream it through devices like a smart TV, iPad, or laptop.