Altadena Music Theatre’s upcoming production of Grease features a reunion of For The Record actors James Byous, Ruby Lewis, and Cheyenne Isabel Wells, running from August 6 through August 16, 2026, according to recent casting announcements.
For more than a decade, For The Record has built a devoted Los Angeles following by transforming films and soundtracks into immersive theatrical experiences. That immersive style carries over to Altadena Music Theatre, where Producing Artistic Director Sarah Azcarate and director Oliver Azcarate are staging the production so that Greased Lightning literally drives through the audience, according to Ruby Lewis.
Cast Reunions and Character Connections
Cheyenne Isabel Wells joins the cast as Marty, bringing a unique connection to Rydell High after previously playing Olivia in Paramount Plus’s series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Wells notes that knowing the backstory of the Pink Ladies helps inform her role on stage. Meanwhile, Ruby Lewis returns to the material twenty years after earning her Equity card playing Sandy. Lewis initially questioned whether Grease fit Altadena Music Theatre’s comeback season, but conversations with Sarah and Oliver Azcarate changed her mind, leading her to discover new layers in the character.
James Byous rounds out the principal For The Record reunion group, returning to Altadena after previously starring as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls. Byous praises director Oliver Azcarate for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere where performers feel genuinely involved in the creative process.
Did You Know? James Byous previously starred as Sky Masterson in Altadena Music Theatre’s production of Guys and Dolls before joining the cast of Grease.
Rebuilding After the Eaton Fire
The 2026 summer season represents a significant milestone for Altadena Music Theatre following the devastating Eaton Fire, which destroyed Producing Artistic Director Sarah Azcarate’s home and the company’s home theater. Lewis describes the company’s return as a Phoenix-rising story born from the ashes of severe community loss. Byous highlights that many young participants in the company’s youth programs also lost their homes in the fire, making the community-driven mission of the theatre deeply personal for the cast.
Upcoming Schedule and Ticket Information
Following the run of Grease from August 6 to August 16, 2026, Altadena Music Theatre will present Little Shop of Horrors from September 3 through September 13, 2026, featuring James Byous and Ruby Lewis as the romantic leads. Tickets for both productions are currently on sale at https://www.altadenamusictheatre.com/2026summerseason.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Grease playing at Altadena Music Theatre?
Grease runs from August 6 to August 16, 2026.
Which For The Record actors are starring in Grease?
The cast features James Byous, Ruby Lewis, and Cheyenne Isabel Wells.
What is Altadena Music Theatre’s second show of the 2026 summer season?
Little Shop of Horrors runs from September 3 to September 13, 2026, starring James Byous and Ruby Lewis as the romantic leads.
Will you be attending Altadena Music Theatre’s upcoming outdoor production of Grease this August?