Helen Hayes Gets a "Xanadu"-Licious !!! Makeover !!!

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/23/07 at 11:26pm

Just got back from the show. First things first... Cheyenne is officially in the Playbill now !

But the theatre... Could not believe it when I got there. I have been going to Broadway shows for over 20+ years, and this is the best I have seen a theatre look !

They totally changed the entire front of the theatre. At first I thought they were decals, but at a closer glance, they look to be plexiglass panes that are screwed into the doors.

They are reflective purple mirrors, with pictures of the cast (that are decals, that "POP" right out !! They have sort of a
3-d look to them) The pics are amazing, and next to each picture is a "pull-out" quote from the reviews.

They just put them up today, and it was great watching the cast see them for the 1st time. Whoever came up with the design is a genious !!! It truly looks amazing ! Only wish I had my camera !!! Everyone that walked by, stopped and looked.

Oh, and BTW... the show was amazing as usual !!!

Got the new black tee :))

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 8/23/07 at 11:36pm

It's about time Cheyenne is in the playbill. BTW I think "Xana-licious" works better.

Updated On: 8/23/07 at 11:36 PM

[jsg03jd]

Posted: 8/23/07 at 11:49pm

Great news. I'll check out the show this weekend.

Testing, any word on the cast recording? Given that Cheyenne is in the show until at least the end of September, does that mean he'll record it? I just can't wait any longer. I'm so ready to trade in the movie soundtrack...

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 8/23/07 at 11:50pm

Sounds great! I'll have to swing by and check it out.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 12:26am

The details about the OBCR are very hush-hush, but expect something to be announced within a week, I believe.

I heard Cheyenne tell someone by the stagedoor tonight, that he is in the show till at least October.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 12:30am

Btw, for any of those out there that are also sports fans, Steve Somers (aka "the schmoozer") of WFAN 660 fame was in attendance tonight, and seemed to be having a blast.

Think I also saw Douglas Carter Beane.

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 1:52am

Anybody going by, please take pictures!

Edit: You say the OBCR is hush-hush as of right now, but do you know if they are leaning towards Cheyenne or James? Updated On: 8/24/07 at 01:52 AM

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 10:54am

I walked by last night and wish I would have taken pictures. The outside of the theater is covered in tacky mirrors and purple glitter. It's cheese-tastic.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 11:18am

I love cheese as much as the next person, but you really thought the mirrors are tacky? I think they looked amazing !!!

I tell you.... its definitely eye-catching. Oh, and make sure to check out the pic of Andre Ward towards the top. His facial expression is classic !!! He got a kick out of it !

[singingbackup]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 11:21am

SOMEONE take some pics, Anon!

[Rypm25]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 11:39am

I got to see the show for a 2nd time at the Wednesday matinee on the 22nd. Cheyenne was in the playbill then...but there was no fabulous makeover done to the theater yet...I wish I had gotten to see it! Please someone get some pictures of it!!!:)

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 11:51am

I will be there tomorrow mat--- will take a bunch, but sure someone will beat me to it at some point today. :))

[masterthes]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 12:52pm

Well, don't they have the original stars do the cast recordings, so I doubt Cheyenne would be on it, unless doing background/chorus, but I know Patti was telling me she'd be on it, so who knows?

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 1:07pm

Not to threadjack, but Mary and Jackie on NY1 tomorrow !!

http://www.xanaduonbroadway.com/index2.html

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 3:56pm

Testing you are going to the matinee tomorrow too? 3rd or 4th person on this board that I know of that is going.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 4:03pm

Really ??? - It Did !???

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/24/07 at 8:06pm

<< Testing you are going to the matinee tomorrow too? 3rd or 4th person on this board that I know of that is going. >>

Mrs. Testing is going, but I will be hanging out with her (and the lil one) for a bit by the theatre.

[Dirty_Rotten_Guy]

Posted: 8/26/07 at 12:29pm

I saw all the new outside of the theatre yesterday! I loved it, it looks totally different. Its kind of like cartoony and poppy and just yeah...pretty techo cool. :P

I was going to take a picture with my cell phone, but decided not to. Psh.