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Adam Pascal, singer/songwriter Greg Naughton, Daniel Reichard and Lea Michele have all been confirmed for a special concert presentation of Alive In The World, by Paul Scott Goodman, which will take place at the Zipper Factory (336 West 37th St.) Sunday, January 13 and Monday January 14, 2008 at 7PM.

The original cast CD of Broadway's Xanadu is released today December 11, by PS Classics for purchase online or at the theatre. Plus, Xanadu has finalized a six-figure deal giving Tin Tin Entertainment the exclusive South Korean local-language rights to the show for two years.

Barrington Stage Company is proud to announce that The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will return to the Berkshires to open BSC's 14th season from June 11 through July 12, with a press opening on Sunday, June 15 at 5PM at Barrington Stage

After running for three years in New York City, the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Circle in the Square Theatre (West 50th St., between Broadway and 8th). Upon closing, the award-winning musical will have played 1,136 performances and 21 previews on Broadway.

PS Classics recorded the cast album of the Broadway musical hit Xanadu on October 29. The production, presented by Robert Ahrens, Tara Smith and Brian Swibel opened at the Helen Hayes Theatre on July 10 to great critical and audience acclaim.

PS Classics will record the cast album of the Broadway musical hit Xanadu on October 29.

Xanadu starring Kerry Butler and Cheyenne Jackson opened up to rave reviews on July 10th, 2007 at the Helen Hayes Theatre. BroadwayWorld presents this video show preview featuring brand new highlights from the show! Click now to watch!

BroadwayWorld sat down with Kerry Butler, star of the surprise Broadway hit, Xanadu which opened on July 10th at the Helen Hayes Theater. Click now to watch this special candid feature taped high above the stage where Kerry talks about perfecting her Aussie accent, the fANADUs, working with multiple Sonnys, adopting her daughter Segi, and so much more!

On Wednesday, August 15th at 2 PM, Kerry Butler will drop by Studio A to chat with Seth Rudetsky about her current starring role in Broadway's Xanadu.

There's not enough meat to satisfy the guests of 'Party Come Here,' Daniel Goldfarb and David Kirshenbaum's new musical which recently received its world premiere at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, Massachusetts

Jackie Hoffman and Tony Roberts to make TV appearances.

Broadway's newest hit musical Xanadu will be featured on ABC's 'The View' in September. The segment was previously slated to air on Wednesday, August 1st.

Broadway's newest hit musical Xanadu will be featured on ABC's 'The View' on Wednesday, August 1st at 11 am EST.

This flat out hilarious show is for people who love Broadway musicals but who hate Broadway musicals that are based on movies, have jukebox scores, sell on-stage seating, make the actors wear those mouthpiece microphones, wink at the audience with smarmy self-reference, are cheaply produced, are packed with jokes only gay men understand, really belong Off-Broadway and put the actors on roller skates.

Curtis Holbrook was chosen as the Gypsy Robe Winner for Xanadu, which opened on Tuesday, July 10th at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) after beginning previews on May 23rd

BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat bring you all the excitement of Xanadu's Opening Night in this supersized video feature. Join Richie Ridge as he talks with Kerry Butler, Cheyenne Jackson, James Carpinello, Tony Roberts, Mary Testa, Jackie Hoffman, Christopher Ashley, Douglas Carter Beane, Dan Knechtges and Curtis Holbrook. Also featured is special guest of the evening, Olivia Newton-John. What did she think of Xanadu? Click now to find out!

The first musical of the new Broadway season, Xanadu opened on Tuesday, July 10th at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the star-studded opening night party!

The first musical of the new Broadway season, Xanadu opened on Tuesday, July 10th at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre!

The party is still going strong for the cast and crew of Xanadu as they celebrate Opening Night and some great reviews. BroadwayWorld will bring you full photo and video coverage of the festivities, but in the meantime, check out this video of tonight's curtain call featuring special guest, Olivia Newton-John herself!

Cast, creative and highlights from the first musical to open up this season, Xanadu will be featured on Wednesday's 'CNN American Morning' program.