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Show Reviews
By Michael Chapman
Review: Grease at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater
April 23, 2025
I was delighted to attend my first Chanhassen Dinner Theatres experience in early April. With top-notch customer service, mouthwatering food, and an incredible performance, it made for the perfect date night.
I’ll be honest—I’m not the biggest fan of some of the messages in Grease the musical. (I could probably write a whole separate piece on why!). But despite my personal opinions about the show itself, the cast, crew, production team, and staff absolutely delivered. Their energy, talent, and professionalism created a truly memorable experience.
Our evening started stress-free with plenty of complimentary parking. Upon entering, we were welcomed with a fun, complimentary photo booth experience before being escorted to our seats. Our wonderful waitress then walked us through the evening’s itinerary: dinner first, followed by a 55-minute Act 1. After that, a 20-minute intermission for dessert and coffee, before settling in for another 55 minutes of Act 2.
After a lovely steak dinner, the main event began. If I were to describe the performance in one word, it would be ENERGY, because the performers sure brought it! Some standout performances include Kasana Mwanza (he/him) as Teen Angel, KateMarie Andrews (she/they) as Frenchy, Adam Moen as Doody, Suzie Juul as Jan, Evan Tyler Wilson (he/they) as Roger, and Maureen Sherman-Mendez as Cha Cha (she/they). The show was also beautifully dedicated to the late President and Artistic Director of the Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Michael Drindisi.
If you’re looking to start a new tradition in the Twin Cities—or just planning a fun, memorable night out with someone special—Grease is the word! Now playing through October 4th, 2025, don’t miss your chance to experience this electrifying show. Grab your tickets faster than greased lightning at chanhassendt.com!
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