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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey launches the Fall portion of its 2007 season with a rarely-performed modern American classic by William Saroyan, author of the novel and screenplay The Human Comedy

BroadwayWorld brings you this special feature about Xanadu (and its ties to The Silver Surfer) originally written in 1980 by James Burns. Enjoy...

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.

BroadwayWorld.com chats with Mara Davi, who has joined the cast of multi-Tony Award-winning musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone' as Janet Van De Graaff, after making her Broadway debut in 'A Chorus Line' last season.

The cast of Xanadu gathered on Thursday night, August 2nd at Bond 45 Restaurant to surprise producer Tara Smith on her birthday. BroadwayWorld.com was there! Happy Birthday Tara!

Jackie Hoffman and Tony Roberts to make TV appearances.

A Broadway revival of Pal Joey is not in the stars for this season.

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.

Maryann Lombardi and the New York International Fringe Festival will present the American Premiere of Douglas Maxwell's Helmet, presented and directed by Maryann Lombardi

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!

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 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.

Cast, creative and highlights from the first musical to open up this season, Xanadu will be featured tonight on ABC's Nightline airing at 11:30 EDT

Cheyenne Jackson, who replaced the injured James Carpinello, now stars opposite Kerry Butler in the new Broadway musical Xanadu.