Film & TV NewsOlivia Newton-John’s Black Leather Jacket From Grease to Be Sold at AuctionCostumes and memorabilia from Xanadu are also included in the collection.
By
Adam Hetrick
September 12, 2019
Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in GreaseParamount Pictures
A collection of more than 200 items belonging to Grammy Award-winning pop singer and film star Olivia Newtown-John will be auctioned in Hollywood November 1–2 as part of Julien’s Auctions' Icons & Idols event.
A stand-out in the collection: the black leather jacket and skin-tight pants Newton-John wore as Sandy in the 1978 film version of Grease, estimated at $100,000-$200,000. (Newton-John had to be sewn into the figure-hugging, high-waisted pants to shoot “You’re the One That I Want.”) Also included are Newton-John’s original script for Grease (estimated at $2,000-4,000) and the custom pink gown she wore to the Los Angeles premiere.
Costume pieces from the 1984 movie Xanadu will also be auctioned, including Newton-John’s thigh-high suede boots (estimated at $2,000-$4,000), and a pair of Missoni harem pants worn during her performance of the film’s title song.
Fans will also have the chance to bid on collectible items from Newton-John’s pop career, including two of her “Physical” wardrobe pieces, the white chiffon gown worn during her 1978 TV special Olivia, and the spandex catsuit worn at the 50th Annual Academy Awards in 1978.
Highlights from the collection will go on exhibition at the Hard Rock Café New York October 17–21, prior to an October 28–November 1 exhibition at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills.
Ilene Graff and Ilene Kristenold in the original production of Grease
The original production of Grease
The original production of Grease
The original production of Grease
Lloyd Alann and Candice Earley in the original production of Grease
The original production of Grease
The original production of Grease
The original production of Grease
Brooke Shields in the 1994 revival of Grease
Carlos Lopez, Jason Opsahl, Jessica Stone, Sam Harris, Ricky Paull Goldin, Megan Mullally, Hunter Foster, Heather Stokes, Rosie O'Donnell in the 1994 Broadway revival of Grease.
Stan Schnier / Carmen Schiavone
Debby Boone in the 1994 revival of Grease
Hylan Scott II, Rosie O'Donnell, Jason Opsahl and Clay Adkins in the 1994 revival of Grease
Jason Opsahl and Rosie O'Donnell in the 1994 revival of Grease
Jeff Trachta in the 1994 revival of Grease
Joe Piscopo in the 1994 revival of Grease
Joesph Barbara in the 1994 revival of Grease
Jon Secada in the 1994 revival of Grease
Sam Harris and Jessica Stone in the 1994 revival of Grease
Linda Blair in the 1994 revival of Grease
Ace Young and Janine DiVita in the 2007 revival of Grease
Laura Osnes, Max Crumm, and cast in Grease
Joan Marcus
Laura Osnes and cast in Grease
Max Crumm in the 2007 revival of Grease
Joan Marcus
Laura Osnes in the 2007 revival of Grease
The 2007 revival of Grease
Laura Osnes and Max Crumm in the 2007 Broadway revival of Grease.
Max Crumm, Laura Osnes and cast in Grease
Joan Marcus
Laura Osnes and Max Crumm in the 2007 revival of Grease
A portion of the proceeds from the concert will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund's Women's Health Initiative, founded by the late Phyllis Newman.
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