Xanadu Sunday 7/8/07 7:30pm show...

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Xanadu Sunday 7/8/07 7:30pm show...

Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:10pm

I won't post a review but just two comments.

1. The audience, again, was as diverse as diverse could be (and they lined up in the heat VERY early to get in....

2. It has been a LONG time since I have heard such deafening applause, screams, yells, clapping, etc at the end of a show. I'm not trying to give false exaggerations here.. but sincerely I was completely blown away from the energy coming from the audience (throughout the show too) - but especially for the end of the finale, curtain call and final playout.

Good reviews, bad reviews - we shall see on Tuesday - but one thing for sure is that it's a crowd pleaser.

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"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" - Willy Wonka

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Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:14pm

Craig,

Other than Kenita, was anyone else out?

I saw Kerry, Andre, and Curtis prior to the matinee today, and kept thinking that they HAD top be tired... four shows the last two days---

TIA !!

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Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:18pm

Craig- Nice to hear that ... I'm sure that XANADU will get good reviews on Tuesday ... I just have a good feeling about it.

BTW- Tuesday is my hubby's birthday & XANADU's opening day- what can I ask for more ?

J*

Updated On: 7/8/07 at 10:18 PM

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Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:18pm

Kenita was not actually "out." She wasn't in her role, but she was singing in the "pit".

Everyone else was on - had tons of energy and no signs of fatigue at all

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"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" - Willy Wonka

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Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:20pm

Would SO love to be there on Tuesday!

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"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

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Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:24pm

Yeah, meant out of her role--- (btw, Patti has gotten MUCH better) - Listening to Kenita talking to one of the show's producers the other day--- Looks like she might be off that ankle for quite some time.

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Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:24pm

I second that ! specially Olivia Newton -John is gonna be there.
I dont think the Opening night is open to the open to the public..correct me if I'm wrong.....

J*

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Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:26pm

Nope... you are right, Jay---- tix never made available to the public for Tues.

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Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:45pm

Odd question, will Jeff Lynne be there for Opening Night?

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"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

#10

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Posted: 7/8/07 at 10:56pm

Yep, lots of screaming and yelling at tonight's show! The crowd loved every minute.

Updated On: 7/8/07 at 10:56 PM

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 12:55am

I saw this performance too...my second visit to Xanadu--saw an early preview. I was delighted with the changes....Mr. Jackson brings an amazing new energy to the show and Patti Murin was delightful! I'm getting hooked on this show---and I have good feelings that it will have a life!

#12

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 12:58am

my friend saw it tonight and LOVED it...

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 12:59am

Tickets weren't available to the public? That kind of makes me mad now that I didn't accept the tickets to opening when I was offered.

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I shave me Xanadu every morning!

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 1:07am

I had two friends in the audience tonight (2nd time for one, 1st time for the other) who also said it was an amazing show. I have another acquaintance who has tickets for next Saturday, and it'll be his SIXTH time going (he went his first time thanks to my initial praise)!

I'm bummed I'm probably not going to get to see it again before I move to Florida. I'll have to wait for the cast recording to re-live my own personal Xanadu.

Looking forward to reading the "official" reviews!

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"It's smarter to be lucky than it's lucky to be smart."

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 1:22am

Hey MickeyCT...I know u!! Moving back to FLA???

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 1:26am

My best friend was there tonight. I havn't gotten a FULL review yet, but He said it had improved since the time we saw it (June 15th 2007 -Curtis Holbrook on as Sonny)

I can't wait to get the full review.

Updated On: 7/9/07 at 01:26 AM

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 5:47am

I hope the critics embrace it.

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-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)

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:11am

When I went, Thursday night, the crowd was not only a sold out crowd but was as rowdy as the folks at Evil Dead: The Musical. I loved it just as much as they did, and was almost tempted to join the rowdiness. I love having this much fun at theatre.

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I made a list of all your faults, it was quite detailed and lengthy too and when I read it through I missed you. Your like a classic Eagles song, you just cant help but sing along even though it sometimes gets annoying too. I just know I want to be wherever I can wake and see you there next to me. **High Fidelity** Love is what I do **The Wedding Singer** Xanadu - Best NEW Musical of the Season!

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:21am

Hey Bert! Yup, moving back in two weeks. No more winter for me - yay! Of course, it sadly also means no more Xanadu for me either, until either the tour reaches Orlando or a local production audtions! By that time, I should be ready to play Danny. Sigh...

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"It's smarter to be lucky than it's lucky to be smart."

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:21am

"Would SO love to be there on Tuesday! "

Me too, mominator, me too.

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"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:28am

The theater is so small that by the time the producers/creative team/ cast and other people working on the show got their tickets for their family a friends, there would hardly be seats left.

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"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
To Kill A Mockingbird

#22

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:43am

I think I'm going to have to come into the city tomorrow night to see the original Kira herself... :o)

I have to take off from work but I don't care!!! haha PS I'm going to Saturday night's performance and I can't wait... Number 4!!!

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 9:45am

I saw the show Sunday night too (but didn't see you Craig).

Now... The first time I saw the film was Sunday morning, before the show and it probably helped me understand and enjoy the show much more than if I hadn't. It's very tongue-in-cheek, making fun of the film itself throughout.

I really enjoyed it - I went along for the ride and I agree with Craig that it was the most excited I've seen an audience in a long time.

Forget what the reviews may say, audiences love this show.

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 10:08am

I saw it too..and was bored for long periods at a time...as were others checking their watches around me...the two guys next to me were quite funny saying.."the longest 90 minutes of the weekend!"..
That being said, Jackson is great and Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffman have a few killer lines. Tony Roberts is in the wrong show...Kerry Butler tries in earnest!
To me it was like a Forbidden Hollywood skit..and could have been 15 minutes instead of 90..
The house was clearly papaered and padded....Lots of $0 tickets on line...thus "the energy".

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Posted: 7/9/07 at 10:36am

Interesting observation Eva.. however, the cast and house staff have said the audiences have had similar reactions (the screaming, thunderous applause) for a few weeks now. So it wasn't just last night. And not sure how you would be able to survey 600 people to know that lots of them didn't pay.. but whatev. You didn't enjoy it and to each their own.

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"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" - Willy Wonka