XANADU, the Broadway musical comedy that opened in 2007, skates into Manila in a fun filled production directed by Bobby Garcia.
XANADU tells the story of a magical and beautiful Greek muse named Clio who disguises herself as Kira and descends from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling chalk mural artist, Sonny Malone, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – a ROLLER DISCO. But her jealous sisters concoct a magic spell that turns both Venice Beach and Mount Olympus upside down.
Featured in this hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you are the hit songs of pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, including “Magic”, “All Over The World”, “Suddenly”, “I?m Alive”, “Evil Woman”, “Have You Never Been Mellow” and “Xanadu”. It is based on the Universal Pictures’ cult classic film of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly.
XANADU stars pop singer and theatre artist Rachel Alejandro, who captured audiences hearts in the dual role of Kate Monster/Lucy The Slut in AVENUE Q, as Kira and Felix Rivera (Avenue Q, Spelling Bee) as Sonny Malone. Joining them in the cast are Noel Trinidad, Leo Rialp, Chari Arespacochaga, Bea Garcia, Anthony Ong, Alys Serdenia, Glen Llanes, Robbie Zialcita and Yael Pineda (Disney?s The Lion King West End). XANADU features Set Design by Lawyn Cruz, Costume Design by Twinkle Zamora, Choreography by Cecile Martinez, Musical Direction by Ceejay Javier, Lighting Design by Jonsy Reyes and Vocal Coaching by ManMan Angsico. It runs from September 3 to 19 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati.
