- As a Chicago actor, he played "Bernie Litko" in Organic Theater's world premiere production of David Mamet's "Sexual Perversity in Chicago".
- Was a member of Chicago's Kingston Mines Theatre Company under the directorship of June Pyskacek. He developed "Grease" with fellow-member Jim Jacobs there, and it is where "Grease" was first produced in 1971.
- (1973) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease", was performed at the New London Theatre in London, England with Richard Gere, Steve Alder, Stephen Bent and Jacquie-Ann Carr in the cast.
- (1983) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease", was performed in a Leicester Haymarket Company production at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton, Midlands, England with Alwyne Taylor, Tracey Halsey, Don Cotter, Clare Burt, Sara Weymouth, Martyn Ellis, David Easter, Brian Abbott and Paul Burton in the cast. Warren Hooper was the director.
- (2010 - 2011) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "The Original Grease," was performed at the American Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1993) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Dominion Theatre in London, England with Craig McLachlan, Debbie Gibson, Tamzin Outhwaite, Myra Sands, and Sally Ann Triplett in the cast.
- (1995) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Dominion Theatre in London, England with Shane Richie, Samantha Janus, Linzi Hatelyey, and Myra Sands in the cast.
- (1980) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Randy Graff, Ann-Ngaire Martin, and Robert Reynolds in the cast.
- (2009) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease," was performed in Chicago, Illinois.
- (February 5, 1971) Jim Jacobs' and Warren Casey's musical "Grease" received its world premiere by Chicago's Kingston Mines Theatre with Doug Stevenson (Danny), Gary Houston (Roger), James Canning (Doody), Leslie Goto (Sandy), Hedda Lubin (Frenchy), Marilu Henner (Marty), Bill Cervetti (Miller), Sheila Ceaser (Jan), Bruce Hickey, (Kenickie), Sue Williams (Rizzo), Gerry Bolnick (Sonny), Judith Trafford (Miss Lynch), Mac Hamilton (Teen Angel) and Steve Munro (Eugene Florcyck) in the cast. Guy Barile directed, Ronna Kaye choreographed and Rick Paul did the set design.
- (2011) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease," was performed in a National Tour in an American Theater Company production. P.J. Paparelli was director.
- (June 21, 1974) He acted in David Mamet's play, "Sexual Perversity in Chicago," at the Organic Theater Company, 4520 North Beacon Street, Chicago, Illinois with Eric Loeb (hipster); Carolyn Gordon and Roberta Custer in the cast.
- (November 21, 1972 - 1980) He and Jim Jacobs wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the Royale Theatre on Broadway in New York City for a combination of 3388 performances. The musical set the record for the longest running musical on Broadway.
- (2007) He and Jim Jacobs wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," on Broadway in New York City.
- (March 26, 1973 - April 2, 1973) He and Jim Jacobs wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," in a National Tour at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Jeff Conaway (Danny Zuko); Pamela Adams (Sandy Dumbrowski); Judy Kaye (Rizzo); John Travolta; Marilu Henner; Walter Charles; Mike Clifford; Carol Culver; Ray DeMattis; Vivian Fineman; Rebecca Gilchrist; Michael Lembeck; Ellen March; Lesslie Nicol; Stephen Van Benschoten; and Jerry Zaks in the cast. Douglas W. Schmidt was set designer. Carrie F. Robbins was costume designer. Patricia Birch was choreographer. Tom Moore was director. Kenneth Waissman, Maxine Fox, and Anthony D'Amato were also producers.
- (June 7, 1972) He and Jim Jacobs wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway in New York City.
- (February 14, 1972) He and Jim Jacobs wrote the music, book, and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the Eden Theatre on Broadway in New York City.
- (1994) He and Jim Jacobs wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," on Broadway in New York City.
- (1976) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Adrian Zmed, Andrea Walters and Cynthia Darlow in the cast. Tom Moore was director.
- (1977) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Gail Edwards and Peter Gallagher in the cast. Tom Moore was director.
- (August 2000) Jim Jacobs and he wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine.
- (August 1977) He was writer, composer and lyricist for the musical, "Grease," in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio with Roz Kelly (Betty Rizzo); Barry Williams (Danny Zuko); Marilyn Michaels (Sandy Dumbrowski); Tom Demenkoff (Kenickie); Jerry DiChiara (Johnny Casino, Teen Angel); Barbara Worthington (Marty); Ira Zucker (Sonny La Tierri); Michael Hirsch (Vince Fontaine); J. Curtis Crimp (Roger); Clay James (Doody); Anita Lento (Frenchy); Donna Bullock (Patty); Lee Ann Moffett (Jan); Debra Gabriel (Cha Cha); Randy Skinner (Eugene) and Phoebe Alexander (Miss Lynch) in the cast. Jim Jacobs was also the writer, composer and lyricist. Kathi Moss was choreographer. Larry Forde was director. Michael Dansicker was musical director. Phillip Louis Rodzen was scenic production designer. Carl Heastand was costume designer. Joseph Vispi was associate to the producer, John Kenley. Charles Corritore was assistant to John Kenley. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (Summer 1980) Jim Jacobs and his musical, "Grease," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Memorial Hall in Dayton; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and in Akron, Ohio with Gary Sandy, Barry Williams and Lorna Luft in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (June 26, 2003 to September 1, 2003) He and Jim Jacobs wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with Todd Duhail (Danny Zuko); Jennie Ford (Sandy Dombrowski); Joey Calveri (Kenickie); Mamie Parris (Betty Rizzo); Brian Sears (Doody); Michael Andrew Smith (Roger); Jonathan Shannon (Sonny LaTierri); Stephanie Nelson (Marty); Natalie Hiatt (Frenchy); Rachel Perry (Jan); Heather Layher (Patty Simcox); Tom Picasso (Eugene Florczyk); Mary Gay Rogers (Miss Lynch); Toby Cook (Vince Fontaine June 26 to July 6); Dick Wilson (Vince Fontaine July 8 to 20); Kevin Kietzman (Vince Fontaine July 22 to August 3); Joel Nichols (Vince Fontaine August 5 to 17); Jonathan Monk (Vince Fontaine August 19 to 31); Michael Derting (Vince Fontaine matinees); James Andrew Wright (Johnny Casino/Teen Angel); Mandy Morris (Cha Cha DeGregorio); Kaitlyn Davidson (Ensemble); Kelly Mengelkoch (Ensemble); Nathan Norcross (Ensemble) and Jeff Sears (Ensemble) in the cast. Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessy were artistic directors. Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey wrote the book, lyrics and music. Richard Sordelet was director. Joe R. Fox III was producer. Randy B. Winder was lighting designer. Keith Brumley was scenic designer. Mary Traylor was costume designer. Roger Stoddard and Brian R. Davidson were sound designers. Deborah Morgan was properties designer. Ryan K. Klein was company manager. Kathy Stengel was stage manager. Stephanie Klapper was casting director. Mark Ferrell was music director. Rich Bittner was choreographer. Duane A. Hoberg was technical director. Eddie Ocheskey was resident technician. Brian R. Davidson was also audio engineer. Charlie Ream was master carpenter. J.T. Taube was swing technician. Cynthia Dahlberg was assistant technical director.
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