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The thing that always strikes me about Euan Morton, from his New York debut in Taboo to his Obie-winning stint in Measure For Pleasure and various other plays, musicals, concerts and cabarets, is that the guy seems incapable of expressing a dishonest emotion.  While some performers may dazzle you with their creativity or their exceptional craft, Morton draws you in with a comforting safety that makes artistry out of sincerity.  He opens his four-week run at The Oak Room (through March 29th), titled Here and Now, with Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's 'Pure Imagination,' glowing with a naturally boyish earnestness and a gentle smile.

XANADU, Broadway's surprise musical hit, has moved up the date of its closing to Sunday, September 28. The show is playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street.

Casting is announced for the anticipated Chicago and Midwest premiere of the surprise hit Broadway musical XANADU at the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place. Performances are scheduled to begin January 16, 2009 and individual tickets are now on sale.

XANADU, Broadway's surprise musical hit, has announced a closing date of Sunday, October 12. The show is playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street and will have played 49 previews and 528 performances.

The cast of Broadway's Xanadu, including stars Kerry Butler, Mary Testa, and Marty Thomas, with roller skates in tow, rolled into Serendipity 3 to taste test the Xanadu themed 'Strange Magic' Sundae!

On Thursday August 14, 2008, Xanadu Star Cheyenne Jackson had his very own Broadway Wall of Fame portrait unveiled at the popular theater district Italian eatery, Tony DiNapoli's. Tony DiNapoli's is located at 147 43rd Street.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the surprise hit Broadway musical XANADU will premiere in Chicago at the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place beginning January 16, 2009.

It's finally here! The jam-packed end-of-season roundup of CDs from our very own Naomi Plume (so big, it had to be put into two parts)...The good, the bad, the ugly...or to quote from the ad for the upcoming musical A TALE OF A TWO CITIES... 'it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.' We're so glad that we got to use that line first! So enjoy this very special two-parter - happy reading, happy listening, happy buying (or not) and good luck to everyone at the TONY Awards on Sunday night from all of us at BroadwayWorld.com.

There's a dynamo taking over this Tony season, and No, I'm not talking about Patti Lupone's Mama Rose, I'm talking about that most influential of theatre folk, teenage Tony Campaign manager Cubby Bernstein! Every Tony season he turns his considerable might towards the show he believes he can lead to Tony victory, did I mention he has 63 wins to his name? So with Xanadu as his chosen production the tiny titan of Tony 2008 has come out of the shadows, or at least pulled himself away long enough from the Go Diego Go aisle at Toy 'R' Us to answer a few questions for us here at BroadwayWorld.com.

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Executive Directors) proudly announces the roster of presenters scheduled to appear for the The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Co-Managing Directors) proudly announces nominations for the 2007-08 Drama League Awards, to be awarded at The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).

The 'Share Your Xanadu T Shirt Design Contest' has found a winner. Sharon Kramer's t shirt design was hand-picked by the cast from among over 50 submissions. Her winning t shirt will be printed as a limited edition and sold at the Helen Hayes Theatre merchandise booth.

The InMotion store in Grand Central Stadium will be doing a signing tomorrow, April 3rd at 4:30 PM with Xanadu stars Kerry Butler and Cheyenne Jackson.

La Jolla Playhouse's Artistic Director Christopher Ashley is pleased to announce his inaugural season at La Jolla Playhouse, which includes '33 Variations,' 'The Night Watcher,' 'The Third Story,' 'Tobacco Road' and 'Xanadu.'

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.

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.