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#26

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/2/07 at 11:06am

This really is a dilemma and I would assume there's a lot of legal factors involved with Jame's contract. I only saw James, who was wonderful -- but if I was a producer who had to decide, I would probably go with the opening night Sonny if that deal went to the highest bidder. James would probably be compensated somehow.
#28

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/2/07 at 1:41pm

Honestly, the average tourist person buying the recording is not going to care who is on the recording. Just make the best possible recording with the best possible deal. Cast recordings rarley make money, so no need to be picky, just go with the best offer. It's show business, that sucks, but that's the way it is. James knows that.
#29

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/15/07 at 12:08pm

does anyone know whats going on?? when are they recording? will it be james or cheyenne?? i need it to come soon!!
#30

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/15/07 at 12:16pm

Yes. There will be a cast recording. Details coming very soon. If I had to guess, it will be announced with those details by the end of the month or top of next
"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" - Willy Wonka
#34

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/15/07 at 6:31pm

I'd also like Cheyenne to record it, but you know, it'd kind of suck for James because hes not been pushed aside, but hes certainly missed a lot of the publicity from XANADU if you get what I mean. So in that way, I at least hope he gets to do the recording.

But I dont really care, I just want the cd already!
My 2007/2008 Season: Grey Gardens (7/5) 110 in the Shade (7/6) Mary Poppins (7/7) Xanadu (7/7) Deuce (7/8) Spamalot (7/8) Jersey Boys (8/25) The Year of Magical Thinking (8/25) Mauritius (11/2) Young Frankenstein (11/3) Rock 'N' Roll (11/3) Pygmalion (11/4) Mauritius (11/10) Mauritius (11/21) Mauritius (11/21) Sunday in the Park with George (3/6) South Pacific (3/7) Gypsy (3/8) Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (3/9)
#35

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/15/07 at 8:13pm

Here's hoping it's CJ who gets to record it. I can't wait. I'm done with the movie soundtrack. Bring on the Broadway version!
#36

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/15/07 at 8:38pm

When we first had our tickets it was when James was in the role of Sonny. Saw Cheyenne as Sonny (only his second performance) and can not imagine anyone else in the role. Can NOT wait for the OBCR!
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Conan O'Brien
#37

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/28/07 at 8:21pm

Okay, I realize that this is going to be something else that everyone else already knows, but I am confused about the whole Caprinello or Jackson thing. When I went to see the show, it was still in previews and Caprinello was Sonny, gut Jackson was on the posters, but not in the playbill so I was really confused. Did he leave for a while or get hurt or something, and is he back now?
"All they say Is "Trust in What Is Writen." Wars are made. And somehow that is wisdom. Thought is suspect, And money is their idol, And nothing is okay unless it's scripted in their Bible." -Spring Awakening
#38

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/28/07 at 8:39pm

James began previews and broke his foot a short time into previews. They hired Cheyenne to take James' place until he healed and was able to return. Cheyenne ended up opening the show, so technically he originated the role. Cheyenne is still in it and will remain in the show until at least October.

You must have been mistaken with the posters. If James was still in the show when you saw it, James was on the posters back then.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#39

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/28/07 at 8:46pm

Cheyenne was never on a display until the reviews came out, and until last week, was only on the NYT review on the stagedoor gate. His name was never listed on the outside credits poster either, which was eventually replaced by another review.


"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#41

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 8/28/07 at 8:49pm

Thanks for clearing that up, but I am sure it was Jackson on the posters, I just checked my playbill and I saw it on July 24th, and I was mistaken Carpinello was in the playbill, but we actually saw Holbrook as Sonny, since Carpinello was out, so whatever, but that's cool about the Chyenne thing, hopefully I can get back to see him!
"All they say Is "Trust in What Is Writen." Wars are made. And somehow that is wisdom. Thought is suspect, And money is their idol, And nothing is okay unless it's scripted in their Bible." -Spring Awakening
#42

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 10/12/07 at 3:30pm

I'd think this wouldn't be a topic of debate any longer. James has officially withdrawn from the Broadway production, with thoughts that he may do the tour or the London version. While it would be a nice gesture for James to do a cut on the OBCR as a "bonus," I think it should really be in Cheyenne's ballpark now. Bottom line, get the bloody thing recorded and out ASAP!!!
BroadwayEd
#43

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 10/12/07 at 3:38pm

It's not a topic of debate any longer. Read the FYI post at the top of the Broadway board and check the dates.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
#44

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 10/12/07 at 3:57pm

If I was a producer, I'd be worrying more about what would be best for the show than Carpinello's ego/feelings. Bad things happen sometimes to good people. It's life. He's a professional adult and I'm sure would understand. While it's not his fault he broke his foot, it's also not the producers'.

It's kind of like when people talk about how heartless the three day funeral rule for Equity is. It stinks, but it's a business and the world can't stop just because your mother died. As heartless as that sounds, it's just how it is. They gots to get the work done / money made somehow!
#45

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 10/12/07 at 5:07pm

Annie Golden told me at the stagedoor on Wednesday evening that they had been told earlier that day they would be making one. She didn't really give any details, though.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#46

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 10/12/07 at 6:39pm

I actually have heard no music from this show so I really dont care who records as long as it gets out soon so I can hear it!
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#47

Musto: Xanadu Recording with Jackson?

Posted: 10/12/07 at 8:56pm

You're absolutely right!!! Three lashes with the wet noodle for me. I guess I get so excited about going staight to the Xanadu sights that I ignore the obvious. Thank you!!!
BroadwayEd

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