Xanadu opening...a.k.a. BEST NIGHT EVER!!!

[wheelsinmotion]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 3:36am

Well, I arrived at the theatre at 3:30pm and there was just one other guy out front (WonderRobbie). Talked to my GODS at the box office, waited and waited and waited. Finally, Olivia Newton-John showed up, signed my DVD and went inside. Mario Cantone and Cynthia Nixon were also there. Robbie and I got interviewed for CNN and Logo and THEN, the best people ever in the world, the staff at the Helen Hayes came out and grabbed us. We, ladies and gentlemen, were brought in to the theatre to watch the opening night performance of Xanadu. TO DIE FOR!!! Afterwards, two of the producers gave us passes to the after party, where we danced and drank the night away with stars and cast and generally celebrated good reviews. It was the bestest night EV-AR

[G_Schlozinski2]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 4:15am

!!!
sounds like you had a great time (he said, understating just a bit). also sounds like a show i might actually enjoy.

i remember seeing the movie in an empty theatre on the upper east side and thinking, wow, what a campy musical THIS would make! you make it seem like it will live up to my twisted expectations.

[courtnyj]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 5:17am

Hey, congratulations! You guys are superfANADUS and you deserved those tickets!

[Steve2]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:12am

Good for you wheelsinmotion (and WonderRobbie)!
I guess they wanted to keep the true fans happy.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:17am

Totally cool!! What an experience!!

[jeffrey1dog]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:20am

Congrats to you & WondeRobbie & the whole cast. That's just great. I'm jeally you got to go to the show & party. It must've been a truely special evening.
And thanks to Craig for putting the video up of the final bows with ONJ joining the cast onstage. Bravo to you all!

[WonderRobbie]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:37am

I'm still in awe... words cannot express what I experienced last night... :o)

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:41am

honestly, WonderRobbie, if anyone deserved to be at Xanadu's opening night, it was you. Congrats and can't wait to hear the details.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:42am

I'm so jealous you guys got to go! I was standing right next to you guys I think.

[Craig]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:48am

By the way, I was very happy to see James and his wife there last night - because quite frankly (and I told him this) - he had every reason to celebrate with the cast and crew for all the hard work he has and will do on the show. A very humble James was hesitant to get in front of the cameras too - not wanting to (in my estimation) take focus away from Cheyenne. Fortunately, he did, indeed, go in front of the press...

Updated On: 7/11/07 at 09:48 AM

[Steve2]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:50am

Thanks for mentioning James, Craig. I was wondering about him. What an unfortunate situation.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 9:57am

I got some pictures of Olivia Newton-John - pretty close ones too. She looks amazing for her age.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:01am

I forgot to add, I also saw Stephanie Block, who looked stunning, and Cynthia Nixon.

[mominator]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:17am

Pictures people, we want pictures!

[Craig]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:18am

...very soon

[mominator]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:26am

Thanks guys! Sorry Craig, I am just a wee bit impatient today!)

[jaystarr]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:30am

Xanadu opening night party (click below)

https://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=19876

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Updated On: 7/11/07 at 10:30 AM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:31am

Poor James - I cant hardly wait to see him as Sonny soon..






Updated On: 7/11/07 at 10:31 AM

[mominator]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:33am

Way to go WonderRobbie! You will be telling us ALL about it right?

[jaystarr]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:35am

What is this - roller skate ? Why is it dressed up like this ?

[mominator]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:44am

Thanks for the pictures on the home page.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 10:46am

Mominator--- once again, thanks for heads-up about the CNN spot !!!

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 11:03am

Wow, that's great guys! Congrats on having the best night EVAH!!!

How was the show (like we need to know)? More importantly, how was the party!

[mominator]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 11:06am

You are so welcome Testing! You looked great!

[Testing1232]

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

Hey, thanks !!!!! :))

You're awesome !