Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Xanadu Appreciation Thread
#1Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 1:22pm
Xanadu rocks my world!! How much do you love this show? I want it to come back to Broadway!!
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Updated On: 4/14/15 at 01:22 PM
#2Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 1:55pm
I LOVE the cast recording! Kerry Butler's voice is amazing.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#2Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 1:57pm
I did onstage seating for the tour, and it has to be one of my favorite theater memories. I can't remember the last time a show made me smile that much.
#3Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 2:01pm
I know right! It is so unexpectedly good! Even on the poster it says "Broadway's Surprise Hit Musical" haha
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ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#4Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 2:08pm
Sounds like my kind of show!!! I wish I saw before. But I can get the cast recording!!
#5Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 2:16pm
The full Original Broadway Cast is on youtube.
ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#6Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 2:49pm
"The full Original Broadway Cast is on youtube."
Thanks!!!
#7Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 3:17pm
LOVED the show. I doubted it going in, but was grinning the entire show. Kerry Butler was great; I'd love to see her return to Broadway. I can't help but think how incredible Jane Krakowski would have been.
ggersten
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#8Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 3:25pm
Xanadu was not a financial success on Broadway. It was likely not a financial success in its sit down in Chicago - because it closed early.
I doubt it will be revived on Broadway any time soon.
There was plenty of appreciation on this message board while the show was running. Phil should try the "search" function.
#9Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 3:26pm
ggersten, back off! wtf is ur issue??
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ggersten
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#10Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 3:49pm
I don't have any issue. I made a comment about the show that was in response to your statement about a revival. I also noted there is a search function where you could find many comments about Xanadu when it was on Broadway- and there was great love for the show. If you wanted to know about people's thoughts - that is something you can use.
And, trust me, I have backed off plenty with respect to some of the things you have posted.
#11Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 4:06pm
This is such a fun show to be in!
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#12Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 4/14/15 at 10:30pm
I've loved the recording for so many years, I think it's an absolute delight. Cheyenne Jackson's ridiculous voice! Kerry Butler, Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffman are all wonderful.
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#13Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/9/16 at 7:04pm
I love this show. Anyone know if audio or a demo exists of Jane in the role? I'd love to hear how she sounds on the songs. It's a shame she never got to do the role on Broadway
#14Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/9/16 at 7:09pm
I loved it! I saw it four or five times.
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#15Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/9/16 at 7:22pm
Quick! Somebody call Cubby Bernstein!
(still so jealous of Nathan having Cheyenne's jock flung at him)
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#16Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/9/16 at 7:50pm
Anyone hear catch Jane in any of the workshops too?
#17Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 12:54am
Don't like it, but there're a myriad of worse shows out there.
#19Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 6:58pm
I love Xanadu very much. I also saw the Dallas tour stop with Max Von Essen as Sonny Malone. (Cheyenne is very tall.)
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ArtMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/08
#20Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 11:03pm
I always wanted to see this but it closed right before my scheduled trip. The tour or should I say a tour, is coming for one night only to my city next year. I am assuming it is non equity. The performance center which is hosting is not our usual Broadway season house, which are here for a week. This center started bringing shows last year for one or two dates only, so not sure of the quality. If anyone has any info on this tour or it has come to your city, I would appreciate the info.
#21Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 11:14pm
This show has a special place in my heart. I initially saw it not expecting much and it completely opened my heart. It gave me so much joy. Saw it 4 times on Broadway. It was fun because you never who would be playing what part.
I saw the tour with Annie Golden and sat onstage. She sat next to me during the show. Great memory.
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#22Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 11:16pm
I wish Kerry butler received more fame after this. It seemed like only Cheyennes career took off. Then it flew into the ocean.
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#23Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/10/16 at 11:17pm
Speaking of Cheyenne Jackson, he and his hubby just had twins: a boy and a girl.
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
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#24Xanadu Appreciation Thread
Posted: 10/11/16 at 12:43pm
ArtMan said: "I always wanted to see this but it closed right before my scheduled trip. The tour or should I say a tour, is coming for one night only to my city next year. I am assuming it is non equity. The performance center which is hosting is not our usual Broadway season house, which are here for a week. This center started bringing shows last year for one or two dates only, so not sure of the quality. If anyone has any info on this tour or it has come to your city, I would appreciate the info."
I don't believe there are any tours (even non-equity) planned right now. In what city and on what date will this performance be taking place?
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