XANADU

Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar

Based on the Universal Pictures Film with screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Tara Smith / B. Swibel, Sara Murchison / Dale Smith & Cari Smulyan

MAINSTAGE THEATRE
May 24 – Sept 7
Tickets Start at $25 for adults & $20 for children
VIP Onstage Seating available! (See Below)

A MUSICAL COMEDY ON WHEELS
Xanadu follows the electrifying tale of Kira, a magical Greek muse who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach in 1980 on a quest to inspire struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first roller disco. But when Kira falls in love with mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters descend to create magical chaos! Based on the Universal Pictures film that starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, this hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure is about following your wildest disco pop dreams!
Musical, Comedy

Director’s Note

Welcome to Xanadu! A campy, glitter-infused fever dream of a musical that asks us to embrace the absurd, revel in nostalgia, and most importantly, believe in the power of art.

Xanadu is a loving send-up of the infamously bad 1980 film of the same title, which has gained longevity through its soundtrack, featuring the Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton John. Like the film, the stage production celebrates the era’s biggest trends—disco, roller skates, and glam rock—with a bit of Greek mythology thrown in! And it’s all wrapped up in a story that is both completely ridiculous and entirely sincere.

At its core, this show is about following your dreams, no matter how improbable or ill-advised they may seem. Whether it’s opening a roller disco, rekindling lost artistic passions, or defying divine law for love, Xanadu celebrates those who dare to create. The magic isn’t just in its spoof and spectacle—it’s in its heart. Our heroes believe in their dreams with every fiber of their beings. Sonny isn’t just opening a roller disco—he’s proving that his art matters. Danny isn’t just a real estate mogul—he’s a man rediscovering his youthful passion. And Kira isn’t just a Muse—she’s someone willing to give up everything for love. This sincere devotion is what keeps Xanadu from being just
silly and turns it into something truly uplifting. As the show’s anthem declares, “A place where nobody dared to go, the love that we came to know, they call it Xanadu.” It’s a dream that shouldn’t exist, but against all odds, it does. That’s what makes it so special. (And let’s be honest—it’s also pretty silly.)

So, grab your leg warmers, and let yourself be swept away. Laugh freely; sing along; lose yourself in the sheer delight of it all. And if we’ve done our job well, you’ll leave the theatre not just entertained but inspired—your heart a little lighter, your dreams a little closer, and your spirit ready to chase whatever magic calls to you.