“Hopelessly devoted to you…”

As movie and music-lovers here at the Rio Theatre, we were so saddened to learn of the recent passing of singer and actress Olivia Newton-John. An Australian icon who was beloved around the world for her sparkling yet totally unconscious persona, magnetic charm, and distinct vocal talents garnered her legions of “hopelessly devoted” fans around the world over the course of a career that ultimately spanned decades.

It goes without saying that her portrayal of Sandra Dee in the 1978 movie musical GREASE catapulted her to a new level of fame thanks to a pitch-perfect performance as Rydell High’s newest Pink Lady. As such, we are raising a glass and tipping our collective cinematic hat to the late actress in the best way we know how – with a sing-a-long screening of one of our all-time our favourite summer events.

There’s no better way to experience GREASE – which has been rockin’ and rollin’ and what-not for over 40 years – than at the Rio Theatre, surrounded by lovers of the film who are as excited to see it as you are, and on the biggest screen in town!

This is the one that you want… Complete with lyrics on the screen, the bouncing ball, prop bags, a crazy-fun costume contest and so much more!

All ages are very welcome, costumes are highly encouraged, and audience participation is absolutely essential. Hosted by our friends Dandy and Kristen Cook!

Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. Welcome to the singing and dancing world of “Grease,” the most successful movie musical of all time. A wholesome exchange student (Newton-John) and a leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) have a summer romance, but will it cross clique lines?

Please note: A hickey from Kinickie is like a Hallmark card.

Sunday, August 21
Doors 7:30 pm | Event 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change.
*Please note: This event will include a costume contest directly prior to the screening, includes a brief intermission. Please arrive on time to ensure great seats!
Tickets $21 advance HERE | $26 door
Kids (Under 13) $15 advance HERE | $18 at the door

*All ages OK! Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
**Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes are not accepted for this event.

GREASE (Randal Kleiser, 1978 / 110 mins / PG) Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?