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Xanadu

Helen Hayes Theatre
240 W. 44th St., New York, NY 10036
nr. Broadway  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-944-9450 Send to Phone

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Price

$51.25-$111.25

Tickets

Reservations

Advance Tickets Recommended

Director

Christopher Ashley

Cast

Kerry Butler, James Carpinello, Tony Roberts, Mary Testa, Whoopi Goldberg, Curtis Holbrook, Anika Larsen, Kenita R. Miller, Andrew Ward, Marty Thomas

Nearby Subway Stops

A, C, E at 42nd St.-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Official Website

Schedule   Buy Tickets
Ongoing Tue-Sat, 8pm; Sat, 2pm; Sun, 3pm

Profile

Perhaps you thought the pop musical Xanadu’s electrifying eighties roller-disco world couldn’t get any zanier? Now add Whoopi Goldberg to the mix. The Tony winner, co-host of The View, and famous potty mouth joins Xanadu’s cast for a special six-week engagement, from July 27 to September 7. Taking over for Jackie Hoffman, Goldberg will step into the role of Calliope, a muse and the heroine’s evil elder sister. — Katie Goldsmith


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9.3 "Highly Recommended"
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Awesome songs, leg warmers, & disco balls galore

LJKStar from 10018 | Posted on 6/5/07

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)

What a fun night of theatre! I've brought friends to see this and they had a wonderful time and were indeed singing the title song all the way home. Talented cast, gorgeous set, loved everything - go see it :)

SOMETHING FRESH FOR EVERYONE

Humbert from 10014 | Posted on 6/4/07

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

SOMETHING FRESH FOR EVERYONE For everyone badmouthing Xanadu, shut it. It was new and different, that is probably why you didn’t like it. I thought it was hysterical. It combined comedy of Spamalot (making fun of musical theater), songs that...Read More

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