XANADU tour will head to Chicago for 6 mos. run.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 5:25pm

(per playbill)

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/117841.html

The new Broadway musical Xanadu — which was recently nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical — will launch its national tour this fall at the La Jolla Playhouse.

The acclaimed musical, based on the infamous film of the same name, will begin its limited engagement at the California venue Nov. 11 and play through Dec. 21. Xanadu will then head to a Chicago theatre to be announced for a six-month run beginning in January 2009.

Additional cities will be announced shortly.

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 5:33pm

I'm excited, but worried. Hopefully they will sustain an audience to get that 6 month run. Best of luck and can't wait to hear the other tour dates!!

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 5:37pm

Hopefully it will be at the Drury Lane Theatre.

[jpbran]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 5:39pm

The Drury Lane/Water Tower would be a pretty ideal spot... (I moved away last year and am not sure what the plans are for that venue.)

Or, if they can boot Blue Man Group after, what--30 years?, then the Briar Street Theatre would also be cool.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 5:51pm

I'm sure it will be Drury Lane Water Tower. It's a great theatre for the show, but a little off the beaten path with Lookinglass the only other theatre in the neighborhood. Both times I went to see Altar Boyz, it was at most 40% full and the sound in that theatre is very odd. The theatre just doesn't have much exposure. The marquee is one of those old-school flashing electronic boards that can only be seen if you are on Michigan slightly north of the theatre within maybe half a block. Only people going to the Hancock see it and only if they happen to be glancing in that direction on their way. It will have to rely on a HUGE marketing blitz and tons of PR. I'm hoping for the best and I will definitely see it again. Spelling Bee had a healthy run there, so you never know.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 9:18pm

I wish we'll have XANADU on Boston too for 6 mos. at the Wilbur Theater!

J*

[lakezurich]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 10:10pm

If BIC puts Xanadu in The Auditorium (The Barn) I will KILL someone.

[tourboi]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 10:25pm

Well, Broadway in Boston already announced its 08-09 season, with no XANADU mentioned anywhere. I have a feeling it'll end up in the 2009-10 season, probably.

Posted: 5/16/08 at 11:06pm

The Chicago Tribune reported a while ago that Xanadu was heading to the Drury Lane for an open ended run. It fits with this announcement- they'll get in shape in La Jolla, then head to Chicago where they can fill a small cheap theater for months.

And despite not huge crowds, Altar Boyz ran and made money at the Drury Lane.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 11:35pm

Hopefully it will be a success in Chicago, so other cities can get it.

[cello_dude]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 11:43pm

its coming to drury lane!

[lakezurich]

Posted: 5/16/08 at 11:47pm

Huzzah! Did you just find that out tonight? I love how you are our BIC insider!!!

[tourboi]

Posted: 5/17/08 at 12:36am

It won't run indefinitely in Chicago. It's being booked into other cities.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 5/17/08 at 2:14pm

Exciting news. Glad Chicago will get to enjoy the show.

[ChristopherDurangFan]

Posted: 5/17/08 at 3:37pm

I wonder what cast it'll have

[blueq123]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 8:53pm

Updated On: 8/13/08 at 08:53 PM

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 9:12pm

Has anyone heard anything on casting?

The most recent breakdown I saw only had a listing for understudies, so I assume they may have their cast in place.

[blueq123]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 9:14pm

First of all, I'm new to this board, so hello!

I have heard that Elizabeth Stanley and Max von Essen have been cast as Kira and Sonny.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 9:18pm

I'm not so sure about Max von Essen (probably because I'm used to him having such a "legit" sounding voice,) but Elizabeth Stanley would be wonderful casting.

[SpellingBeeFan4Ever]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 9:19pm

Because your new I'll give youa tip. Don't post that as a whole new thread. Look up False Information and then there's your answer why you can't.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 9:20pm

When I first read this, I thought of Dorothy Stanley, not Elizabeth.

I was quite confused as to how Dorothy Stanley was going to play Kira.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 9:21pm

[lakezurich]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 9:22pm

I can see us getting a sit-down production and then the producers taking out another tour. BIC does this so often. Announces the 6 month run, and then if ticket sales are strong they change it into an open-ended run.

[Jonna]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 9:23pm

Does anyone know if any other cities have been announced yet?

[jaystarr]

Posted: 8/13/08 at 9:23pm

Uh! I love the TOUR ART WORK! I might just go to Chicago for this!