- Co-authored with Warren Casey the nostalgic rock and roll musical of the 1950s, "Grease", whose world premiere, prior to its record-breaking run on Broadway, opened in Feb. 1971 at Chicago's Kingston Mines Theatre, where Jacobs and Casey were members of the acting company.
- As Jim Jacobs, he with Warren Casey co-authored the Broadway musical "Grease", which premiered in Chicago's Kingston Mines Theatre in Feb., 1971.
- Played Graham in the Heathcote Williams play "The Local Stigmatic" in Chicago in Goodman Theatre's Stage 2 series in 1976. Also in the cast were Warren Leming, Dan Ziskie and Leonard Kraft. Gary Houston directed.
- (1973) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease", was performed at the New London Theatre in London, England with Richard Gere, Steve Alder, Stephen Bent and Jacquie-Ann Carr in the cast.
- (1973) Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey's musical, "Grease", was performed at the New London Theatre in London, England with Richard Gere, Steve Alder, Stephen Bent and Jacquie-Ann Carr in the cast.
- (1983) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease", was performed in a Leicester Haymarket Company production at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton, Midlands, England with Alwyne Taylor, Tracey Halsey, Don Cotter, Clare Burt, Sara Weymouth, Martyn Ellis, David Easter, Brian Abbott and Paul Burton in the cast. Warren Hooper was the director.
- (2010 - 2011) Warren Casey and his musical, "The Original Grease," was performed at the American Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1993) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Dominion Theatre in London, England with Craig McLachlan, Debbie Gibson, Tamzin Outhwaite, Myra Sands, and Sally Ann Triplett in the cast.
- (1995) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Dominion Theatre in London, England with Shane Richie, Samantha Janus, Linzi Hatelyey, and Myra Sands in the cast.
- (1980) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with Randy Graff, Ann-Ngaire Martin, and Robert Reynolds in the cast.
- (2011) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed in a National Tour in an American Theater Company production. P.J. Paparelli was director.
- (February 12, 1971) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Kingston Mines Theatre on Lincoln Avenue near Fullerton in Chicago, Illinois with James Canning (Doody) and Sue Williams (Rizzo) in the cast.
- (2009) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed in Chicago, Illinois.
- (June 7, 1972) He and Warren Casey wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway in New York City.
- (1994) He and Warren Casey wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," on Broadway in New York City.
- (March 26, 1973 - April 2, 1973) He and Warren Casey wrote the music, the book and lyrics, for the musical, "Grease," in a National Tour at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Jeff Conaway (Danny Zuko); Pamela Adams (Sandy Dumbrowski); Judy Kaye (Rizzo); John Travolta; Marilu Henner; Walter Charles; Mike Clifford; Carol Culver; Ray DeMattis; Vivian Fineman; Rebecca Gilchrist; Michael Lembeck; Ellen March; Lesslie Nicol; Stephen Van Benschoten; and Jerry Zaks in the cast. Douglas W. Schmidt was set designer. Carrie F. Robbins was costume designer. Patricia Birch was choreographer. Tom Moore was director. Kenneth Waissman, Maxine Fox, and Anthony D'Amato were producers.
- (November 21, 1972 - 1980) He and Warren Casey wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the Royale Theatre on Broadway in New York City for a combination of 3388 performances. The musical set the record for the longest running musical on Broadway.
- (February 14, 1972) He and Warren Casey wrote the music, book, and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the Eden Theatre on Broadway in New York City.
- (2007) He and Warren Casey wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," on Broadway in New York City.
- (1976) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Adrian Zmed, Andrea Walters and Cynthia Darlow in the cast. Tom Moore was director.
- (1977) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Gail Edwards and Peter Gallagher in the cast. Tom Moore was director.
- (August 2000) He and Warren Casey wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine.
- (August 1977) He was writer, composer and lyricist for the musical, "Grease," in a Kenley Players production at the Packard Music Hall Theatre in Warren; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio with Roz Kelly (Betty Rizzo); Barry Williams (Danny Zuko); Marilyn Michaels (Sandy Dumbrowski); Tom Demenkoff (Kenickie); Jerry DiChiara (Johnny Casino, Teen Angel); Barbara Worthington (Marty); Ira Zucker (Sonny La Tierri); Michael Hirsch (Vince Fontaine); J. Curtis Crimp (Roger); Clay James (Doody); Anita Lento (Frenchy); Donna Bullock (Patty); Lee Ann Moffett (Jan); Debra Gabriel (Cha Cha); Randy Skinner (Eugene) and Phoebe Alexander (Miss Lynch) in the cast. Warren Casey was also writer, composer and lyricist. Kathi Moss was choreographer. Larry Forde was director. Michael Dansicker was musical director. Phillip Louis Rodzen was scenic production designer. Carl Heastand was costume designer. Joseph Vispi was associate to the producer, John Kenley. Charles Corritore was assistant to John Kenley. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (Summer 1980) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed in a Kenley Players production at the Memorial Hall in Dayton; the Veterans Memorial Theatre in Columbus and in Akron, Ohio with Gary Sandy, Barry Williams and Lorna Luft in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (Summer 1984) Warren Casey and his musical, "Grease," was performed in a Kenley Players production in Cleveland, Ohio with Chris Atkins in the cast. John Kenley was artistic director.
- (June 26, 2003 to September 1, 2003) He and Warren Casey wrote the book, music and lyrics for the musical, "Grease," at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with Todd Duhail (Danny Zuko); Jennie Ford (Sandy Dombrowski); Joey Calveri (Kenickie); Mamie Parris (Betty Rizzo); Brian Sears (Doody); Michael Andrew Smith (Roger); Jonathan Shannon (Sonny LaTierri); Stephanie Nelson (Marty); Natalie Hiatt (Frenchy); Rachel Perry (Jan); Heather Layher (Patty Simcox); Tom Picasso (Eugene Florczyk); Mary Gay Rogers (Miss Lynch); Toby Cook (Vince Fontaine June 26 to July 6); Dick Wilson (Vince Fontaine July 8 to 20); Kevin Kietzman (Vince Fontaine July 22 to August 3); Joel Nichols (Vince Fontaine August 5 to 17); Jonathan Monk (Vince Fontaine August 19 to 31); Michael Derting (Vince Fontaine matinees); James Andrew Wright (Johnny Casino/Teen Angel); Mandy Morris (Cha Cha DeGregorio); Kaitlyn Davidson (Ensemble); Kelly Mengelkoch (Ensemble); Nathan Norcross (Ensemble) and Jeff Sears (Ensemble) in the cast. Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessy were artistic directors. Richard Sordelet was director. Joe R. Fox III was producer. Randy B. Winder was lighting designer. Keith Brumley was scenic designer. Mary Traylor was costume designer. Roger Stoddard and Brian R. Davidson were sound designers. Deborah Morgan was properties designer. Ryan K. Klein was company manager. Kathy Stengel was stage manager. Stephanie Klapper was casting director. Mark Ferrell was music director. Rich Bittner was choreographer. Duane A. Hoberg was technical director. Eddie Ocheskey was resident technician. Brian R. Davidson was also audio engineer. Charlie Ream was master carpenter. J.T. Taube was swing technician. Cynthia Dahlberg was assistant technical director.
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