Xanadu 2006 - Articles Page 10

Opened: August 3, 2006
Closing: August 03, 2006

Xanadu - 2006 - New York History , Info & More

Based on the film of the same name

Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO–hey, it’s 1980! But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. ??This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, and includes, “Magic, All Over The World, Suddenly, I’m Alive, Evil Woman, Have You Never Been Mellow and Xanadu, to name a few, and is based on the Universal Pictures’ cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. ??It’s hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, as one of Broadway’s master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane, weaves a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep you in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift you out of your seat. You’ll want to keep the music in your head, and Xanadu in your heart, forever.

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Xanadu - 2006 - New York Articles Page 10

Jackie Hoffman Among May/June Line Up at Joe's Pub
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2011


Joe's Pub Announces the following line up for May: LADY RIZO: AN UNESCORTED TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE Friday, May 20 at 9:30 PM; $15 in advance / $20 at the door 'I've always been drawn to Nina Simone's music- the strength, versatility, the raw emotion. She is, simply put, a badass diva and did something with popular music that I aim to do today- to mix, separate and explore.' - Lady Rizo

Jackie Hoffman Among Performers Set for Joe's Pub, 5/1 -5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011


Joe's Pub Announces its line up for the week of May 1 - May 6. MAY 1-6: LORI LIEBERMAN Sunday, May 1 at 7:30 PM Best known for the hit song, Killing Me Softly, Liebman's honest and heartfelt lyrics, coupled with her haunting, and beautiful melodies, cut through to the heart of the listener.

BABY IT'S YOU Opens Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2011


The new Broadway musical Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Greenberg, conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, Baby It's You! began performances at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) Saturday, March 26, 2011, and opens TONIGHT, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Baby It's You! features a cast of 19 that includes Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson and Chelsea Morgan Stock.

Fox Valley Rep Presents 'Broadway's Best' Benefit, 5/20-22
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 21, 2011


After six weeks of rehearsal, FVR Instructor Michael Sobie and six local academy singers are proud to showcase their talents in the fundraising performances of Broadway's Best on the Pheasant Run Mainstage, with all proceeds directly benefitting the Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy.

Bruce Sabath Joins Cast of Transport Group's HELLO AGAIN 4/5-10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011


Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and 2007 and 2010 OBIE Awards, has announced that Bruce Sabath will join the cast of its acclaimed production of Hello Again on Tuesday, April 5, for the final week of the show's run-through Sunday, April 10.

Slipping Receives West Cast Premiere at New Conservatory Theatre Center, 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2011


Rising Phoenix Rep is pleased to announce that Slipping will have its West Coast premiere at New Conservatory Theatre Center opening on May 18, 2012.

Bruce Sabath Joins Cast of Transport Group's HELLO AGAIN 4/5-10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2011


Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and 2007 and 2010 OBIE Awards, has announced that Bruce Sabath will join the cast of its acclaimed production of Hello Again on Tuesday, April 5, for the final week of the show's run-through Sunday, April 10.

Bruce Sabath Joins Cast of Transport Group's HELLO AGAIN 4/5-10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 1, 2011


Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and 2007 and 2010 OBIE Awards, has announced that Bruce Sabath will join the cast of its acclaimed production of Hello Again on Tuesday, April 5, for the final week of the show's run-through Sunday, April 10.

Shields, Lansbury, Jackson et al. Celebrate 28th Birthday of NY Pops at Carnegie Hall, 5/2
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 16, 2011


On Monday, May 2, 2011 The New York Pops' marks its 28th birthday with Celebrate Hope, a grand gala evening celebrating the legacy of late actor and comedian Bob Hope and honoring decades of support by Interpublic Group. The event begins at 7:00 PM with a concert at Carnegie Hall featuring a special lineup of concert artists - including Brooke Shields, Cheyenne Jackson, Christine Ebersole, Kelli O'Hara, Maurice Hines, Cartier Williams and special guest Angela Lansbury - under the baton of Music Director Steven Reineke. The New York Pops will also be joined on stage by the singers of The Camp Broadway Kids and the West Point Glee Club. Following the concert, a black tie dinner and dance will be held at the luxurious Plaza Hotel.

NYTW/Playwrights Horizons Present THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011


Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director, Tim Sanford; Managing Director, Leslie Marcus) and New York Theatre Workshop (Artistic Director, James C. Nicola; Managing Director, William Russo) have announced complete casting and creative team for THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD, a new musical with book by Joy Gregory; music by Gunnar Madsen; lyrics by Ms. Gregory and Mr. Madsen; and story by Ms. Gregory, Mr. Madsen and John Langs.

Jane Krakowski Joins BlackCreek Music Festival, 6/4
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 7, 2011


According to the Toronto Star, stage and screen star Jane Krakowski has been added to the line-up of Toronto's BlackCreek Music Festival. The event wil be held at Rexall Centre on the campus of York University on June 4.

Lea Salonga, George Takei, Set for ALLEGIANCE Workshop 7/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 3, 2011


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced The Old Globe's presentation of a developmental workshop of Allegiance - A New American Musical.

Broadway Across America �" Atlanta Announces 2011 - 2012 Season
by Joseph Harrison - Feb 27, 2011


Broadway Across America - Atlanta welcomes theatre sojourners to discover Broadway through magical lands, bustling towns and cultural epicenters. Featuring four Tony Award® winning musicals, the 2011-2012 season lineup of Broadway sensations brings a series of imaginative worlds to The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Audiences will travel across the globe - and beyond - with the debuts of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, MEMPHIS and BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL paired with award-winning fan favorites LES MISÉRABLES and JERSEY BOYS.

Gexa Energy Broadway at The Hobby Center Announces its 2011-2012 Season
by Erin Privratsky - Feb 13, 2011


Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center turns the spotlight on the newest hits from Broadway in its 2011-2012 season, announced today. Houston theater audiences will be captivated with new Broadway shows this season!

Joe's Pub Presents Eliza Doolittle, DaneNOW And More
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2011


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Butler, Sieber, And More To Perform At Theatreworks USA Gala Benefit 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2011


The Board of Directors, Gala Committee, and staff (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director, and Ken Arthur, Producing Director) of Theatreworks USA, America's largest not-for-profit touring theatre company for young and family audiences, announces details for the company's Annual Gala, to be held on Monday, January 31 at the Hotel Pierre, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue.

BABY IT'S YOU Set to Open 4/27 at Broadhurst Starring Beth Leavel
by Robert Diamond - Jan 24, 2011


The new Broadway musical Baby It's You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry's first female powerhouse. Starring Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as Greenberg, conceived by Floyd Mutrux, directed by Floyd Mutrux and Sheldon Epps, and written by Tony nominated book writers Mutrux and Colin Escott, the team behind Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet, Baby It's You! begins performances at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) Saturday, March 26, 2011, and opens Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 6:30pm. Baby It's You! features a cast of 19 that includes Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson and Chelsea Morgan Stock.

Jackson, Benanti, Neuwirth, Pasquale Lead MTC's AN INTIMATE NIGHT, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2011


Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Winter Benefit, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show featuring some of the biggest stars of musical theatre on Monday, January 24, 2011 at The Plaza (58th Street & Fifth Avenue).

Joe's Pub Presents Eliza Doolittle, DaneNOW And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 20, 2011


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Murin-Led EMMA Begins Previews at The Old Globe 1/15
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 15, 2011


Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon and direction by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, will run in the Old Globe Theatre Jan. 15 - Feb. 27. Preview performances run Jan. 15 - Jan. 22. Opening night is Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Butler, Sieber, And More To Perform At Theatreworks USA Gala Benefit 1/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2011


The Board of Directors, Gala Committee, and staff (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director, and Ken Arthur, Producing Director) of Theatreworks USA, America's largest not-for-profit touring theatre company for young and family audiences, announces details for the company's Annual Gala, to be held on Monday, January 31 at the Hotel Pierre, 2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue.

POPPINS, ADDAMS, ROCK OF AGES, BLUE MAN, COME FLY AWAY, CATS, WICKED & MEMPHIS to HIT San Diego in 2011-2012
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2011


Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation is delighted to announce our 35th Anniversary Season of great theatre in 2011 - 2012 with a variety of choices for all audiences, all at San Diego Civic Theatre! We offer the hottest ticket in town to eight of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - as well as the latest triumph by one of the dance world's contemporary visionaries!

Joe's Pub ANNOUNCES Meow Meow, Juan Carmona & Stephane Wrembel
by BWW News Desk - Dec 24, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.

Cumpsty Joins Skinner, Fraser et al. in Project Shaw's HEARTBREAK HOUSE, 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2010


Michael Cumpsty (one of the recent stars of the hit film 'Eat, Pray, Love') joins the cast of Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw presentation of HEARTBREAK HOUSE, a light comedy about the residents and guests of an English country house crammed full of revelations, romance, and shocking discoveries, just before WWI changes everything -- on Monday, December 20 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller produces and directs.

Pearce, Marcus et al. Complete Cast for EMMA at The Old Globe
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 16, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy. The musical, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon and direction by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, will run in the Old Globe Theatre Jan. 15 - Feb. 27. Preview performances run Jan. 15 - Jan. 22. Opening night is Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

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