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“Grease: You’re the One that I Want,” host Denise Van Outen was right when she predicted that we would see Derek Keeling, a “Danny” finalist, on elsewhere on stage. Derek, who came to be known as”Wholesome Danny,” is now starring in the reading of a new musical called Dreamweavers.

He has been participating in the reading both yesterday and today, May 21 and 22. This was an invitation-only reading, and he was obviously invited! He is said to be playing the role of Jack Jerome/Charles Prince, characters whose descriptions are “most eligible bachelor and ‘Prince Charming of New York.’”

The premise of the musical, according to its press kit, is thus:

“1950s New York City at a whimsical charm and modeling school. It is a feel-good show with heart whose themes explore the power and importance of believing in yourself and believing in your dreams.”

Dreamweavers Credits:
Music by Artie Singer
Lyrics by Artie Singer & Marjorie Baderack
Additional Lyrics by Lisa Russo Gressen & Sherry Love Gressen
Book by Lisa Russo Gressen & Sherry Love Gressen
Directed by Jamibeth Margolis
Musical Direction/Arrangement by Michael Thomas Murray

Derek Keeling is 26 years old, and has a BA in theatre from Univ. of Kentucky. Charleston, WV, is his hometown, though he moved to New York 3 years ago to pursue the stage. He has played the role of Danny in several productions of Grease; he even toured with a production of Grease in 2004-2005.

Read more about Derek at these links:
http://www.nbc.com/Grease/contestants/derek.shtml
http://www.derek-keeling.com/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1763575/

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