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#1

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

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
You're hurt and you're scared because you doubt your own artistic ability.
#2

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

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.
#5

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

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

Totally cool!! What an experience!!
Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!
#6

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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!
< Patty Duke (the original Neely O'Hara) & me (March 8, 2010)
#7

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

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

I'm still in awe... words cannot express what I experienced last night... :o)
WR: "Jeff, are you going get this game when it comes out?" JB: "I wouldn't be able to write another musical..." ~NY ComicCon 2/8/09


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#9

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

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.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#10

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

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

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

#12

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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.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#13

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

I forgot to add, I also saw Stephanie Block, who looked stunning, and Cynthia Nixon.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#14

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

Pictures people, we want pictures!
"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
#16

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

Thanks guys! Sorry Craig, I am just a wee bit impatient today!)
"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
#19

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

Way to go WonderRobbie! You will be telling us ALL about it right?
"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
#21

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

Thanks for the pictures on the home page.
"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
#23

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

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!


"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
#24

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

You are so welcome Testing! You looked great!
"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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