Xanadu

ABOUT THE SHOW
Xanadu is all at once romantic comedy, celebration of ‘80s kitsch and a ridiculously moving, endlessly fun tale.

This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious musical about following your dreams took audiences and critics by surprise when it transformed a cult classic movie, starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, into the hottest comedy on Broadway.

Xanadu follows the journey of a mythological muse, Kira, who descends from Mt. Olympus (complete with Greek chorus) on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – a roller disco – hey, it’s 1980!

When Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. With its score of pop gems and a script that celebrates musical theatre satire, Xanadu is a sparkling adventure that will roll into your heart.

INDUSTRY TICKETS
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ENHANCED PERFORMANCES
American Sign Language | July 20, 2023 at 7:30 pm
ASL provided by 5–Star Interpreting

CREATIVE TEAM
Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar
Based on the Universal Pictures Film
Screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel
Directed by Kevin Wiczer
Music Directed by Kenny McMullen
Choreographed by Kristine Burdi

CAST
Sonny Ty Schirmer
Thalia, Siren, Young Danny, Tubes Singer, Cyclops J. Christian Hill
Euterpe, Siren, Andrews Sister, Thetis Kayla Joyner
Erato, Siren, Andrews Siren, Eros, Hera Morgan Schoenecker
Melpomene, Medusa Elenia Dokos
Calliope, Aphrodite Joey Prette
Terpsichore, Siren, Tubes Singer, Hermes, Centaur Kyle Patrick
Clio/Kira Sophia Mae Brenner
Danny McGuire, Zeus Tony Calzaretta