You’ll have to wait a little longer for Xanadu

Due to an actor hurting his foot at a dress rehearsal, the opening of the new Broadway musical Xanadu has been postponed. And yes, I’m talking about that Xanadu. The musical is based off the 1980 film in which Olivia Newton-John plays Kira, the roller-skating reincarnation of an ancient Greek muse.

Xanadu is joining Legally Blonde and The Wedding Singer in the ‘why is this movie being made into a freakin’ musical’ category, but like the others, maybe Xanadu will be a pleasant surprise. Then again, it could just as easily be as bad (if not worse) than the ridiculous movie its based on.

Oh, and to all you Ithacans out there, the part of Kira is being played by Kerry Butler ‘92! :) Butler has had some pretty dynamic roles in her Broadway career, including Penny in Hairspray, Eponine in Les Mis, Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. She even sang for Ariel in a workshop for the upcoming Little Mermaid musical. Let’s hope Xanadu is a success and doesn’t do too much damage to her rep.

In the meantime, at least the show still has Perez’s endorsement:

Posted June 14, 2007 at 10:22 am by Andy | Share on Facebook
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