Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Xanadu- could it be a hit?
#1Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 6:25pm
I expect I'll get completely trampled for this, but the performers and creative team all seem really strong.
Could this be a sleeper hit, or have they all lost their judgement?
#2re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 6:27pm
Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised.
With names like Testa, Roberts and Hoffman signing on...there has to be SOMETHING there.
I know everyone talks about how performers need a job. But, I also think that they're smart and don't think performers with their experience would sign themselves on to a piece of crap.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#2re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 6:27pm
Broadway is a crapshoot.
Of course it could be a sleeper hit.
It could also suck.
I must say....given the pedigree of the show....if it's the latter case, it's gonna be a pretty good bad show.
Updated On: 3/19/07 at 06:27 PM
#3re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 6:28pmI think it is just what summer in NYC needs. Frothy, jubliant fun. It has a great cast and team. I am anxious to see it. If it has the right momentum it could do well. I wish it all the best. :)
purpleprince101
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#4re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 6:29pmit can be or it can flop. I for one am excited!
Kavana
Featured Actor Joined: 5/16/03
#5re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 6:32pmWell, James was kicking his own ass when Hairspray was successful, so he may think this well be too.
#6re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 6:40pm
a musical of "Xanadu"??? did i read that correctly... XANADU?? One of the worst movies ever made in film history? a movie so bad that its become a camp classic... the kind of movie people watch to laugh at... a musical??
hold on lemme wipe my glasses i couldnt have read that correctly...
what! its true!
#7re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:00pmI'm not convinced its ever going to actually open. They have absolutely no reserve in their raised capital. That means if the show gets terrible reviews it will literally close the next day. Thats a very big risk.
MusicalComedyMan
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/03
#8re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:02pmWell... Kerry Butler and James Carpinello starring in a movie based on an aweful movie... this is going to be better then Carrie!!!!
#9re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:04pm
lol... dear god. i dont care if it opens and people say its good.. i cannot for the life of me see XANADU: The Musical.
i. just. cant.
#10re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:04pmWell, it's going to open...it's how long it stays open that's the thing. There's no out-of-town tryout so it will preview in NY and have an official opening night. If it get's universally panned...it might be the biggest flop yet. But it will technically open.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#11re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:09pmHey, if Lestat & Nick & Nora thought to be hits bombed, anything is possible
#12re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:15pmNo one thought Lestat was going to hit.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#14re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:20pmI would assume the investors thought they had a shot with the title & Elton John unless it was a B & B production
#15re: Xanadu- could it be a hit?
Posted: 3/19/07 at 8:04pmI'm very excited to see James Carpinello in action.
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