Thats not exactly true but not wrong, either.

We love the movie as much as everybody else.

Its about trusting what works and not having to muck about and get your fingerprints on everything.

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The Travolta shadow is a real thing!

says Kail with a laugh.

We dont pretend like that didnt happen.

But the reality is, were finding our own version, whatever that essential quality is.

The Frenchy from our film might be in our brain, but we have to make our own Frenchy.

His approach toGreaseisnt solely about tinkering with its narrative, but the live musical format in general.

We want to embrace the liveness of this and celebrate that were making thistonight, Kail adds.

Its like being on a swing set at a sitcom taping, he points out.

Were not hiding anything.

We wanted to verify that when it was in the real world, we were grounded, muses Kail.

But when we elevate it, we really want it to lift off.

Potential spoiler alert: Flying car?

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