Many teenagers aspired to the singer and Grease actress, who died this week. They all wanted to be Sandy, wear one of the iconic Pink Ladies jackets and have their own ‘Danny’ on their arm.
The fascination with Grease has never wavered. Its timeless high school story of boy meets girl still resonates with young people today and that’s why the incredible musical is still as popular as it ever was. The much-loved actress left her mark on Blackpool – through Grease and her character as Sandy - as these photos show.
13. Grease memories
Thornton Cleveleys Youth Theatre's Grease at Thornton Little Theatre Photo: submit
14. Grease memories
Cast members from Grease at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 2005. Pictured are Carina Gillespie as Sandy and Ricky Rojas as Danny Photo: Daniel Martino
15. Grease memories
The cast of Our Lady Star of the Sea Youth Theatre's production of Grease Photo: Submit
16. Grease memories
The cast of Blackpool and Fylde College's production of Grease in 2018 Photo: submit
17. Grease memories
Cast members from Grease at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Pictured are Laura Wilson from Fleetwood as Jan and Kate Somerset-How as Rizzo in 2005 Photo: Daniel Martino