Grease returns to theaters as Olivia Newton-John Tribute – The Hollywood Reporter

AMC Theaters announced on Thursday that it will play Grease at its 135 theaters this weekend as a way to pay tribute to iconic Paramount movie star Olivia Newton-John the late.

The cost per person to see the movie will be $5, with $1 of each ticket sold going to AMC’s charity, AMC Cares. Proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.

Newton-John died August 15 at her ranch in Southern California. Her husband, John Easterling, announced her death on Facebook.

He wrote: “Olivia has been a symbol of victory and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with botanical medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation, which specializes in plant medicine and cancer research.”

Australian singer known for hits like “Physical”, “Have You Never Been Mellow” and “You’re the One That I Want”.

Originally released in 1978, Grease Still considered one of the oldest musicals of all time.