‘Grease Live!’ Was the Way We Were Feeling on Twitter

Sorry about the chronically overplayed headline joke, but Twitter really was all about Fox’s thrilling (if sometimes uneven) live production of Broadway gem Grease last night. Apparently, The Good Wife and some sort of sportsball were also airing, so good for them for going up against the double-edged appeal of a live TV musical that promised either the hate-watching heaven of Peter Pan or the giddy sing-along goodness of The Wiz. But since we’re talking about the Internet, everyone had a take on whether Grease Live lived up to the hype…or was just a bunch of bunk.

It all started relatively promising…despite the fact that L.A. finally decided to have a crappy day.

They weren't kidding about rain or shine #GreaseLive

— Henry Hanks (@hankstv) February 1, 2016

Then the snark started.

these people are old as dirt

— David Sims (@davidlsims) February 1, 2016

Really loving this musical about a Mormon girl making the cheerleading squad in a super short skirt. #GreaseLive

— Patti Murin (@PattiMurin) February 1, 2016

Can't wait for BB-8's cameo in Grease Lightning. #GreaseLive

— Lauren Pokedoff (@LaurenPokedoff) February 1, 2016

Then it got weird.

https://twitter.com/aurosan/status/693962580893765632

Eugene is hot. #GreaseLive

— Louis Peitzman (@LouisPeitzman) February 1, 2016

And slightly sad.

Once again I relate to Jan the most #GreaseLive

— Leslie Grossman (@MissLeslieG) February 1, 2016

But it was all in good fun.

@AnaGasteyer you should now remake all Eve Arden movies. #GreaseLive

— Caroline Rhea (@CarolineRhea) February 1, 2016

Until Mario Lopez showed up.

Every musical should have a host.

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 1, 2016

So cool that Fox agreed to telecast an actual high school performance of Grease. #GreaseLive

— Bradley Traynor (@bradleytraynor) February 1, 2016

why is Mario Lopez #GreaseLive

— Emma Gray (@emmaladyrose) February 1, 2016

Some character choices wowed us…

Patty Simcox needs a klonopin. (aka she's PERFECT.) #GreaseLive

— Lauren Cox (@Iaurencox) February 1, 2016

…While some of the throwback style scared us.

Dear all men, never wear your hair like the greasers in #GreaseLive

— Mo Ryan (@moryan) February 1, 2016

Someone, please measure the height of Aaron Tveit's hair because that lift is amazing #GreaseLive

— Screener (@screenertv) February 1, 2016

Keke Palmer’s Marty soon became a fave.

Freddy My Love on #GreaseLive: that's how you turn a throwaway song into a show-stopper. Nicely done.

— Matt Roush (@TVGMMattRoush) February 1, 2016

As did “Those Magic Changes,” one of the stage show’s most under-appreciated ditties.

This montage staging is genius & I didn't even realize I liked this song until now.

— Emily Nussbaum (@emilynussbaum) February 1, 2016

Aaron Tveit’s “Sporty Danny” sure turned heads.

OMG TVEIT'S WHITE SHORTS 4 PRESIDENT

— Casey Mink (@Casey_Mink) February 1, 2016

While the original tune for Carly Rae Jepsen’s Frenchy hurt them.

https://twitter.com/rachelzarrell/status/693968891047985152

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Then Joe Jonas showed up for the big dance.

https://twitter.com/AshleyySpencer/status/693972828555759620

Joe Jonas gives good Hand Jive. #GreaseLive

— Andy Swift (@AndySwift) February 1, 2016

While Sandy’s camera-shyness set off the theories—

Is she a runaway bride from Utah? Is she afraid her sister-wives are watching? #CameraShy #GreaseLive

— Sarah Rodman (@SarahARodman) February 1, 2016

—Which were soon forgotten once the amazingly staged National Bandstand Dance Off began.

Just realized those are real cameras and that's how they got those amazing shots during the #handjive #bandstand https://t.co/0K8qa5A8UE

— dana toonear (@troubleverydana) February 1, 2016

That #HandJive production number was pretty epic. Felt the most 'live' part of this whole thing so far. #GreaseLive

— Michael L. Quintos (@cre8iveMLQ) February 1, 2016

That. Was. Epic. #HandJive #GreaseLive

— Debra Birnbaum (@debrabirnbaum) February 1, 2016

Danny and Sandy are giving me true Grease movie vibes with #HandJive! You better dance @JulianneHough and @AaronTveit! #GreaseLive

— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) February 1, 2016

Oh my @juliannehough you crushed that #handjive with those killer dance moves. 💗💗💗 #GreaseLive

— Troy Williams (@SimplyTroy) February 1, 2016

And a day after losing her father, Vanessa Hudgens won raves for both her performance and perseverance.

Let's give it up for @VanessaHudgens who is performing under unimaginable circumstances, and doing it brilliantly. #GreaseLive

— Robbie Rozelle (@divarobbie) February 1, 2016

My dear @VanessaHudgens, you were absolutely perfect on @GoGrease.. Your strength is inspiring. What a smile your father must have.

— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) February 1, 2016

Imagine you had Vanessa Hudgens' day, and doing that.
What a superhero.
In total awe.

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) February 1, 2016

@VanessaHudgens so proud of your strength tonight on @GoGrease ❤️

— Aly & AJ (@alyandaj) February 1, 2016

https://twitter.com/HeatherMatarazz/status/694044559605571584

But “the best dancer at St. Bernadette’s” (aka. Cha Cha) did not…

https://twitter.com/jfuentes/status/693977946835525632

….Even during the car race.

https://twitter.com/TonyMaglio/status/693986759512723456

Sandy’s identity dilemma inspired deep thought.

https://twitter.com/RestingPlatypus/status/693987762983153664

The thinkpieces, they're multiplying. #GreaseLive

— Vulture (@vulture) February 1, 2016

While the finale was simply inspired.

IS THERE A MOTHERFUDGING FUNHOUSE IN THE BACKGROUND? #GreaseLive

— ((( lindsay ))) (@lindsalexandra) February 1, 2016

This was genuinely fun! Now do Sweeney Todd.

— Emily Nussbaum (@emilynussbaum) February 1, 2016

But, like the graduates of Rydell High, the end did leave us to worry about the future.

Let the preparations begin on Grease 2 Live! pic.twitter.com/sANBLsryE9

— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) February 1, 2016