An Indigenous take on a 1978 classic returns to Edmonton this week.
Bear Grease
Bear Grease the Musical makes its Off-Broadway debut after captivating audiences across North America with over 200 performances. Dubbed the Reservation sensation, this all-Indigenous, laugh-out-loud musical reimagines the iconic Grease through a contemporary Native lens — fusing powwow-step, hip hop, and native humor with vibrant dance, bold storytelling, and traditional languages.
It’s fresh, fearless, and absolutely hilarious — a joyride of culture and comedy that will have audiences dancing in their seats and rolling on the floor!
Bear Grease is an unapologetically Indigenous musical — a loving clap back to the classic hit musical and film Grease that has grown into a touring phenomenon with hundreds of successful performances to date.
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What is Bear Grease?
Bear Grease is an unapologetically Indigenous musical—a loving clap back to the classic hit musical and film Grease. But instead of 1950s Greasers and Pink Ladies, we bring our rich Indigenous culture to the forefront: our language, our dances, our songs, and our humor — all wrapped up in a production that will leave audiences laughing, crying, cheering, and wanting more.
Born on Treaty 6 territory in Alberta, Bear Grease is more than just a musical; it’s a cultural reclamation. Created by the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo LightningCloud, Bear Grease was written out of necessity. The lack of authentic opportunities for Indigenous peoples in theatre, film, and TV demanded a response, and that response was this production—a home-brewed, grassroots Indigenous musical that has since grown into a touring phenomenon.
Over the past several years, Bear Grease has toured across North America, performing over 200 shows at a stunning 66% sold out rate! We’ve performed in big-city theatres, community centers, powwow grounds, and everywhere in between, proving that Indigenous stories are not just relevant — they are essential. Our audiences range from rez kids to Broadway veterans, and they all leave with one thing in common: a deep love and respect for what Indigenous artists can achieve when given the stage.
The energy of Bear Grease is electric, and the humor is straight rez. Our cast members aren’t just performers; they’re cultural ambassadors, storytellers, and comedians who can make you laugh so hard you snort, then turn around and have you wiping tears the next minute. The songs combine powwow-style beats with theatrical flair, the dances are rooted in tradition but brimming with modern energy, and the entire production radiates a sense of pride and joy that audiences carry with them long after the final bow.
Written and Created by LightningCloud (Crystle Lightning and Henry Cloud Andrade)
We would like to acknowledge that “Bear Grease the Musical” was written in Treaty 6 Alberta, land and traditional territories of the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuline’ (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Making A Difference
Hip Hop duo LightningCloud bring you a Treaty 6 Indigenous twist to the classic musical.
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Tour Dates
USA Tours
Canada Tours
Upcoming
Show Dates
Bear Grease Residency in NYC
June 10 - September 7, 2025
Theater at St.Luke's. Manhattan, NY
In The News
“Three To See” Edmonton Journal
Bear Greased Lightnin’ Performers taking on “Grease” with an Indigenous twist.
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