Xanadu On Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording 2007)

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Xanadu On Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording 2007)

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The first smash hit of the 2007-2008 Broadway season turned out to be one of the biggest surprises in Broadway history: XANADU, which roller-skated its way into the hearts of critics and audiences alike. A hilariously reinvented send-up of the 1980's Olivia Newton-John film flop, this irreverent musical adventure, about following your dreams when others say you shouldn't, spins along to the addictive original hit film score by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. XANADU follows the beautiful Greek muse Kira as she visits Venice Beach, CA in 1980 to induce an uninspired artist, Sonny, to build the first roller disco (yes!). When she accidentally falls in love with him, much to her jealous sister muses' dismay, chaos and fun abound, skate wheels turn and disco balls twirl. The updated script by Douglas Carter Beane takes the plot and dialogue to knee-slapping extremes, while the legendary chart-topping tunes get a musical theatre makeover via a stellar company of performers. This original Broadway cast recording will keep XANADU in your head, and heart, forever.

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At first glance, turning Olivia Newton-John’s 1980 flop musical into a Broadway show looked like a pretty bad idea. Yet the stage version of Xanadu is thrilling and appropriately ridiculous fun. Adapter Douglas Carter Beane went for the camp jugular (thankfully, this CD includes lots of lines from his book), and the cast rises to the occasion, milking every lyric line. Kerry Butler and Cheyenne Jackson bring irrepressible humor and charm to the roles played by Newton-John and Michael Beck, while Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffman provide outsize comic relief as muses. The movie’s songs, penned either by John Farrar or E.L.O.’s Jeff Lynne, are insanely catchy, one sing-along hit after another: "I’m Alive," "Magic," "Suddenly," "All Over the World," "Xanadu." All are huge treats, but the craziest track may well be "Evil Woman," which doesn't appear in the movie, but during which Testa and Hoffman let loose shamelessly over-the-top vocal effects. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Date: 2008-06-01
Almost as good as seeing it live!
Xanadu has the reputation of being of being a bad movie. Can't argue with that. But the songs were amazing. The songs are by a very spirited cast make it very clear that this is not your 1980's Xanadu. Kerry Butler has an awesome voice and does a spot-on take on ONJ, Australian accent and all. Cheyenne Jackson matches her every step of the way and their chemistry makes it all work. I received this as a present and love it to death. You can indeed make a silk purse out of a sow's ear and Xanadu is it.

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Date: 2008-05-11
BEST Thing on Broadway
Kerry Butler is wonderful, the show was wonderful, it's more than just redo's of the 1980 soundtrack, it has everything in wit, silliness and joy that's missing from, say, Young Frankenstein. GO SEE AND HEAR!

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Date: 2008-05-03
I love both the show and cast recording!
Both the show and the cast recording are great! It was one of the most fun productions I have ever experienced!
On a side note, it seems that many of the people who harshly criticised the CD have never even seen the show. Unlike movie soundtracks, the songs in musical soundtracks embody the story and all components of the story. Sometimes these components include humor and exaggeration. Musical soundtracks are in a way an homage to, or souvenir from a show to relive the enjoyment experienced during the show. Therefore, sometimes one must see the show, to completely appreciate it. I don't think criticism should be given without experiencing or knowing all about what you are criticising. Once again, I loved the show! I also love the soundtrack! But, I have also experienced both, so I can criticise.

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Date: 2008-04-08
When you can't live there...
Although it's not as electric a thrill as the full live experience, listening to this recording brought me right back to the night I saw the show on Broadway, the fun, the laughs, the complete silliness of this show! If you haven't seen it, I don't know if this will help you "get it," but for those who have, this is great! And the liner notes are a treat, too!

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Date: 2008-03-25
LOVE IT!
wonderful, fun, campy, hilarious, great catchy songs.
Kerry Butler is terrific and Cheyenne Jackson sounds AMAZING!
Top notch vocals from the chorus and Mary Testa and Jackie Hoffman are milking every bit of comedy from their performances.
Sounds like a fun night in the theatre!
PS Classics, as usual, creates another wonderful album.

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