Carlos PenaVega Cast as Kenickie in 'Grease' Live Musical!

Carlos PenaVega Cast as Kenickie in 'Grease' Live Musical!

Carlos PenaVega, from the hit show Big Time Rush, has been cast to play Kenickie in the live television event Grease: Live!

The 25-year-old actor isn’t the only star joining the cast — Graceland‘s Aaron Tveit also signed on to play the lead role of Danny Zuko.

“I’m thrilled and honored to be joining this incredibly talented team of actors in re-imagining this classic and beloved musical,” the 31-year-old actor and Broadway star told EW. “Playing Danny Zuko is a dream role and I can’t wait to be a part of all the fun that comes along with performing live on television.”

Vanessa Hudgens, Julianne Hough and Keke Palmer are also starring in the show, which will air January 31st, 2016.

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