Xanadu: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Xanadu brings together Greek mythology and 1980s pop culture in a roller disco setting. The narrative focuses on Kira, a Greek muse, who descends from Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California. There, she inspires the struggling artist Sonny Malone to pursue his dream of creating the first roller disco. As the story unfolds, Kira faces challenges from her jealous sisters and navigates the complexities of love and creativity.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2007)
Cast Size: 9+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: 1980s / Greece, USA (California)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Jeff Lynne, John Farrar
Book: Douglas Carter Beane
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2007)➝
Licensing
Xanadu is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Movie, Disco, Fantasy, Magic, One-Act, One-Word, Pop/Rock
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