Xanadu 8 pm on July 9

[GatorNY]

Posted: 7/9/08 at 11:48pm

I went with one of our new interns at work to see Xanadu tonight. I didn't realize that tomorrow is the show's 1 year anniversary, so I was excited to be there this evening. The first thing I noticed was that the house is selling the glowsticks in the lobby for $1.00. As much as I love this show, I think that I will call 1-800-FOR-GLOW and buy in bulk!

I was glad to see the theater almost completely full. Hopefully this is a good sign that we'll be able to keep going back for more fun well into the fall!

Curtis came on to start the show and I didn't realize that his costume would be different than Cheyeene's. He wears a t-shirt with sleeves as opposed to the tank top. I really enjoyed his version of Sonny. His Sonny is less Southern California and more of a loveable kind of guy. I think he does great and I enjoyed his vocals throughout the show.

We had Kate Loprest playing the part of Euterpe/Thetis. She's gorgeous and has a beautiful voice.

The audience clearly had great time. I was sitting next to 2 guys who were laughing so hard I thought they would bust a gut! I loved it because I felt like the whole section around me had a serious case of the giggles...you know, when you start laughing, and then everyone else is laughing, and soon you can't stop laughing because everyone else won't stop laughing. It's like infectious or contagious or something. Regardless, these guys seemed to come unglued anytime Kerry Butler said ANYTHING. I loved it!

Evil Woman...this song and Fool are my least favorite. HOWEVER...Mary and Jackie kill me every time. I love going back to see a show after one two times because you get to see new things. These pros deliver the goods...and then some....every time!

I enjoyed watching the interaction between Kerry and Curtis during "All Over the World". It was great to see the interaction between Kira and Curtis' Sonny. It's subtle...but I think that they must have some up with some things that they do, that Kerry and Cheyeene don't do. Curtis does a breakdance thing where he spins around on his back that was great.

One part that I always look forward to is Jackie's improv. Tonight, she spoke to several senior patrons sitting on the stage. It was hilarious. She said something along the lines of "...Hi ladies....something about how they were night owls and no matinees for these girls!" The audience loved it.

Mary still uses then line about Patti Lupone alienating her first child at the end. I can't wait to see what the next reference will be. Something about horses perhaps?

As usual, a great time was had by all. One of these days I'm going to do the on stage seating. I tried to get it for tonight, but was unable to do so when I got our tickets on line on Monday night. I hope they don't put me in the seats where Jackie directs her improv though! I'd hate to think of what she'd come up with about how I looked or what I was wearing!

[verynewyorkcurious]

Posted: 7/10/08 at 12:06am

Thanks for your review GatorNY.

I saw the show yesterday night 7/8 and almost busted a gut too. I may have scared the woman sitting next to me a little. I posted a little something about yesterday's show in the Fanadu thread, but if you don't mind, I'd like to post it on here too.

There was a group of teenage girls on stage. This one girl was wearing a tiara, and I couldn't take my eyes off it. I think it was her birthday. Anyway, Jackie Hoffman goes, "Why are you wearing a tiara? What are you, royalty?" It was hilarious.

and also, when the "Featured Skater" comes out to blow the fan at Kerry Butler, he was moving his hips along to the music, and started making like..flirtatious-looking facial expressions at these ladies sitting behind me. These were over-60-year-old women..and they went nuts! They loved it.

[GatorNY]

Posted: 7/10/08 at 12:14am

The tiara is killing me! Who does that? I noticed tonight that Mary and Jackie were sharing popcorn with the guests behind them too! I love when Mary tells the audience to get up and dance after the curtain call. What do you think the theater would do if I dressed up like Sonny Malone the next time I went? Probably not a good idea if I want to sit on the stage. Just kidding. However, I am seriously considering this for next Halloween. I am going to find a way to use "Bitch, I don't know your life at work tomorrow."

[verynewyorkcurious]

Posted: 7/10/08 at 12:20am

Haha good idea. They might be like, "Did you just call me a bitch?"

If you're planning to sit on stage, you should definitely wear something that stands out so you can get Jackie Hoffman's attention..and commentary. You will have a great story to tell people.

[BwayBoundJoe]

Posted: 7/10/08 at 12:30am

when i see it in december, i actually made a costume that the guy muses wear....and im sitting on stage,....i cant wait

[scaryclowns223]

Posted: 7/10/08 at 12:55am

Just fyi:

The line about Patti abandoning her child is in the script, its not improv. Douglas Carter Beane apparently came up with it and put it in.

Mary Testa told me at the stage door, because I assumed it was improv as well. I guess not...