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Stray Dog Theatre To Present XANADU Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024

Stray Dog Theatre (SDT) will continue its twenty-first season with a production of Xanadu at the  Tower Grove Abbey.

Cast and Creative Team Set for XANADU At Skylight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2023

Prepare to be blown away by a roller disco extravaganza as Skylight Music Theatre presents the electrifying musical Xanadu, running from January 26 to February  11, 2024. Based on the fan-favorite film starring Olivia Newton-John, this energetic production will transport you to the vibrant era of the 1980s, where roller skates, shoulder pads, legwarmers, and big  hair ruled the day. 

XANADU Comes to Metropolis in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023

Closing the 2022 – 2023 Season at Metropolis is the cult movie classic turned musical comedy Xanadu. Kevin Wiczer directs the glitter explosion with choreography by Kristine Burdi and musical direction by Kenneth McMullen. 

XANADU Comes to Cortland Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

Cortland Repertory Theatre takes a time trip back to 1980 with their second production in the 51st annual summer season as they present the pop musical “Xanadu”, running from June 21 - 30.

The Cortland Repertory Theatre Summer Box Office Opens For All Sales, May 22
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023

The Cortland Repertory Theatre Box Office will open on Monday, May 22nd for all summer ticket sales for their 51st annual summer season. 

XANADU, THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Announced for Cortland Repertory Theatre's 2023 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2022

Cortland Repertory Theatre is announcing their 51st Anniversary summer season to be held at the Little York Pavilion in Preble, NY in 2023.

XANADU Comes to Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located within the first block of Lincoln Square at 49 York Street, will present their student production of the musical Xanadu October 6-17, 2022 with performances live on stage at 7pm Thursdays and Saturdays, as well as 2pm on Sundays.

Raleigh Little Theatre's XANADU Reopens The Gaddy-Goodwin Next Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022

Raleigh Little Theatre's Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage programs present “Xanadu,” written by Douglas Carter Beane with music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. The musical is based on the 1980 Universal Pictures film of the same name, which features a screenplay by Richard Danus and Marc Rubel.

Lyric Stage Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2022

The 2022/2023 Season marks Lyric Stage's 5th Season at the historic Majestic Theatre, located in downtown Dallas, and features five musicals by some of the most popular, award-winning, and cult-classic pop/rock composers Broadway has to offer, including Elton John, Phil Collins, ABBA, The Electric Light Orchestra (“ELO”), and Richard O'Brien. 

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring CABARET, XANADU & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2022

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced its 2022-2023 season. The 2022-2023 Season at Metropolis includes a series of popular theater productions including Cabaret, Xanadu and more!

XANADU JR. Comes To The Artscape
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2020

Cape Town theatre lovers are invited to crimp their hair, flip their collars and rock some legwarmers in celebration of the Musical Theatre Masterclass production of the pop-rock musical comedy Xanadu JR, from 26 November - 28 November 2020 at the Artscape Arena.

Ann Hampton Callaway, XANADU Reunion, and More Take 54 Below This Week
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2018

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

XANADU Reunion Concert to Feature Elizabeth Stanley, Max Von Essen, and More
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2018

On Monday, September 17th, members of the original Broadway cast and national tour of the musical Xanadu will reunite in concert at 54 Below. Set to reprise their roles are Jacob ben Widmar, Annie Golden, Curtis Holbrook, Anika Larsen, Kenita Miller, Elizabeth Stanley, Tony Roberts, Mary Testa, Andre Ward, and Max Von Essen.

Pantochino Teen Theatre to to Present XANADU JR.
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2015

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional, non profit theatre company specializing in family theatre, presents its Teen Theatre production, "Xanadu Jr." on February 28 and March 1 at the Center for the Arts in Downtown Milford.

Photo Flash: First Look at DOMA Theatre Company's XANADU
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2012

Fall head over heels in love with a rollicking Broadway parody starring Greek goddesses on roller skates. DOMA Theatre Company goes retro with Xanadu, the musical based on the 1980 cult film. The show opens tonight, September 7, and runs through October 7, 2012. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

BWW Reviews: Arts Center of Cannon County's XANADU Rolls Through The 1980s of Your Dreams
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 12, 2012

There comes a moment in Xanadu-the deliciously campy musical theater confection that is based on the unintentionally campy 1980s movie of the same name-when the Greek muse Calliope suggests that "it's just like children's theater for 40-year-old gay people" (or words to that effect) which perfectly captures the show's charm and unfailing appeal for audiences of every conceivable ilk and for one theater critic, in particular.

DOMA Theatre Presents JEKYLL & HYDE, Now thru 7/29
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2012

The DOMA Theatre Company previously announced its first-ever season - a line up of six Broadway-style musicals sure to 'disturb and delightz'. The series continues with Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical (tonight, July 6 through July 29); Xanadu (Aug. 17-Sept. 9); Once On This Island (Sept. 21-Oct. 14), and a surprise, Tony Award-winning musical to be revealed at a later date (Nov. 2-Dec. 9).

DOMA Theatre Continues 2012 Season with SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, Now thru 6/3
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012

The DOMA Theatre Company has announced its first-ever season - a line up of six Broadway-style musicals sure to 'disturb and delightz': The Who's Tommy (March 23-April 15); Songs For A New World (May 11-June 3); Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical (July 6-29); Xanadu (Aug. 17-Sept. 9); Once On This Island (Sept. 21-Oct. 14), and a surprise, Tony Award-winning musical to be revealed at a later date (Nov. 2-Dec. 9).

DOMA Theatre Announces 2012 Season of All Musicals, Begins With TOMMY
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2012

The DOMA Theatre Company has announced its first-ever season - a line up of six Broadway-style musicals sure to 'disturb and delightz': The Who's Tommy (March 23-April 15); Songs For A New World (May 11-June 3); Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical (July 6-29); Xanadu (Aug. 17-Sept. 9); Once On This Island (Sept. 21-Oct. 14), and a surprise, Tony Award-winning musical to be revealed at a later date (Nov. 2-Dec. 9).

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