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The South African
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
John Travolta surprises fans as Danny Zuko at 'Grease' sing-along
John Travolta thrilled fans with a surprise appearance at a Grease sing-along event held at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The 71-year-old actor transformed back into his iconic character, Danny Zuko, donning a greaser-style ducktail wig. He also wore a black leather jacket, a tight black T-shirt, and dark jeans, despite having sported a shaved head in recent years, according to Daily Mail. John Travolta's unexpected entrance stunned the audience and even the original cast members present, including Didi Conn, Barry Pearl, and Michael Tucci, among others. The crowd erupted in cheers as he swaggered onto the stage, fully embracing the 1950s greaser persona that made him famous in the 1978 musical classic. Addressing the crowd in character, Travolta quipped, 'L.A., I thought you were going back to Australia? That's cool, that's cool, baby. You know, riding and rollin' and whatnot,' echoing one of Danny Zuko's famous lines from the film. He then led the cast and audience in a lively chant of 'A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom!' from the film's closing number, We Go Together . He then concluded with a heartfelt, 'Enjoy the show. We love you!'. John Travolta shared the moment on social media. 'Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time, I surprised everyone at the GREASE Sing-A-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko. No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening'. Fans flooded his Instagram with praise, calling him 'simply ICONIC and sooo loved' and expressing regret at missing the event. Grease remains a beloved classic more than 40 years after its release. The movie earned over R 7.5 billion worldwide through re-releases and sing-along events like this one. The film's soundtrack has sold over 30 million copies and won an American Music Award. The movie itself earned Golden Globe nominations for Travolta and co-star Olivia Newton-John, who played Sandy. Newton-John, who passed away in 2022, had reunited with Travolta in 2019 for a similar sing-along event, which delighted fans. John Travolta's nostalgic return as Danny Zuko is a reminder of the timeless appeal of Grease . The film that continues to inspire sing-alongs and celebrations of classic cinema across the globe. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
John Travolta rolls back the years as he transforms into Danny Zuko at Grease sing-along, surprises castmates
Actor John Travolta attended a Grease sing-along at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Friday, June 27. The actor shared a glimpse of his surprise appearance, in which he was dressed as his iconic character, Danny Zuko. He also revealed that the cast didn't know about it. John Travolta's look as Danny Zuko from his film Grease. On Saturday, John took to Instagram and shared a photo of himself as an older version of Danny Zuko, along with a video of his surprise appearance at Friday night's Grease sing-along event in Los Angeles. The video showed the crowd rising from their seats, clapping and cheering as John joined the other cast members on stage. John, 71, channelled Zuko and said, "L.A., I thought you were going back to Australia? That's cool, that's cool, baby. You know, riding and rollin' and whatnot." Alongside the video and photo, the actor wrote, "Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time I surprised everyone at the GREASE Sing-A-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko. No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening." John was joined at the event by fellow Grease cast members Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, Kelly Ward and Didi Conn, plus director Randal Kleiser. Fans were delighted to see him as Danny Zuko. One of them commented, "Awesome. I was 18 when it came out. Still one of the best memories of growing up." Another wrote, "Love this so much! That would be a highlight of their careers." Another said, "That's fantastic! The roar of the crowd as you emerged! Gave me the huzzah (goosebumps and that chill, the good one). Much love, my friend." Another comment read, "You are simply ICONIC and sooo loved." About Grease Grease is an American musical film released in 1978, starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta. The film follows the adventures of a group of high-school students in the late 1950s. Some of its most popular songs include Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Greased Lightnin', We Go Together, and You're the One That I Want. This is not the first time that John has dressed up as Danny Zuko to surprise an audience. Back in 2019, he and co-star Olivia Newton-John dressed as their characters from the film for a Meet n' Grease sing-along event at the Coral Sky Amphitheater in Florida. Sadly, Olivia passed away from breast cancer in 2022.
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
John Travolta transforms into Grease character Danny Zuko for sing-along event
John Travolta gave fans the 'chills' when he made a surprise appearance at a Grease sing-along in Los Angeles on Friday night. The actor, 71, stepped back in time to reprise his role as Danny Zuko from the 1978 hit musical. She shared on social media: 'Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time I surprised everyone at the Grease sing-along and dressed up as Danny Zuko.' Go, greased lightnin': He reprised his role as Danny Zuko from the 1978 hit musical He added: 'No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening.' He adopted his character's swagger as he stepped on stage wearing dark jeans, a tight black T-shirt, and a black leather jacket. The actor, who has been sporting a shaved head, wore a wig styled into a greaser-friendly ducktail, along with a scruffy beard. He then joined Grease cast members Didi Conn, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, Kelly Ward, and director Randal Kleiser on stage. Taking the microphone, Travolta delivered some of his iconic lines from the moment Danny reunites with his Summer Nights sweetheart Sandy (played by the late Olivia Newton-John) on the first day of school at Rydell High. 'I thought you were going back to Australia!' and then remembering he was the big man on campus, dropped into the nonchalant, 'that's cool, that's cool, that's cool baby,' I'm rockin' and rollin' and whatnot.' He then led the cast and audience in a chant of 'A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom!' Standing in front of a big screen, he then told the crowd, 'Enjoy the show. We love you!'
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Travolta surprises crowd by reprising Danny Zuko at Hollywood Bowl ‘Grease' night: WATCH VIDEO
John Travolta In a surprise that left the crowd astonished and sparked a wave of nostalgia, John Travolta amazed everyone by making a surprise cameo as his legendary character Danny Zuko during the 'Grease Sing-A-Long' at the Hollywood Bowl. The audience, gathered to celebrate the timeless musical classic, went wild when the 70-year-old actor walked onto the stage in casual style, dressed in character complete with a vintage blond wig. Travolta, who first played the slick-talking Zuko in the 1978 blockbuster musical film, posted a video and photo from the evening on Instagram and explained that not even his co-stars or the event organisers knew he would appear. 'Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl for the first time I surprised everybody at the 'GREASE Sing-A-Long' and dressed up as Danny Zuko. Nobody knew. Not even the cast. Great night, thanks,' he wrote. A throwback entrance that left the crowd on its feet Striding in from stage right, Travolta was met with a deafening standing ovation. He didn't just make a quiet cameo — he joined the audience in a roaring chorus of 'wop-bop-a-loo-bop,' capturing the film's most carefree and charming spirit. As he left the stage, he waved at the crowd and shouted, 'Enjoy the show. We love you!' Fans had already been treated to appearances by Grease director Randal Kleiser and cast members Didi Conn, Kelly Ward, Barry Pearl and Michael Tucci. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scam Exposed: What They Won't Tell You about zero trust! Expertinspector Click Here But it was Travolta's surprise visit that truly lit up the evening and reminded everyone why Grease remains a favourite film musical. The magic of Danny Zuko still lives on As reported by Deadline, Travolta's cameo was kept so secret that even the production team of the show was caught off guard. The night was already an emotional reunion for fans of the musical, but Travolta's appearance lifted the energy to unforgettable heights. His gesture not only showed his lasting affection for the character that launched him into stardom, but also proved how deeply Grease continues to resonate across generations. It felt as if Danny and Sandy had never really left the stage, with the Hollywood Bowl glowing and fans singing along in harmony.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Travolta Makes Surprise Appearance As Danny Zuko At Hollywood Bowl ‘Grease' Event
Fans at the Grease Sing-A-Long screening at the Hollywood Bowl last night got a surprise when the original Danny Zuko strutted out onstage. John Travolta posted a photo of himself in character and a video as he entered — wearing a blond wig — from stage right. The star got a standing ovation from the crowd. More from Deadline Randall Emmett & WGA Settle Unpaid 'Pump' Writers Dispute; Producer Coming Off Strike List Juanes Sets Hollywood Bowl Date For The First Time Since 2018 Cynthia Erivo On Criticism Over 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Casting: "It's A Musical, The Gayest Place On Earth" He then led the assembled fans in a collective 'wop-bop-a-loo-bop' before shouting, 'Enjoy the show. We love you!' Travolta noted in his post that 'no one knew' he would be there, not even those already assembled on stage, which including director Randal Kleiser and castmembers Barry Pearl, Didi Conn, Kelly Ward and Michael Tucci. 'Tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, for the first time I surprised everyone at the GREASE Sing-A-Long and dressed up as Danny Zuko. No one knew. Not even the cast. Thank you for a great evening,' he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Travolta (@johntravolta) Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
