I’m going to Xanadu at the Keller in few short hours, and boy am I excited. Seriously. Call me what you want (you will anyway), but there are several reasons this show will probably rock:
Full Choral ELO!
You know, ELO (the Electric Light Orchestra). They’re like Of Montreal but way better and way synthier. Now imagine if one of those ridiculous Of Montreal songs was covered by the cast of Glee. I know, right? I’m just trying to put it in your language, here.
Roller-Disco!
I know you’re all, like, “the roller-disco revival was soooo last decade,” but here’s a FACT: Roller-disco is never going to get old. EVER.
The Chick Playing the Olivia Newton-John Character is HOT!
I think this is self-explanatory
Jean Shorts!
Also self-explanatory.
The Plot!
The youngest of seven muses, depicted in a Ventura beach mural, comes to life in order to guide the young, despondent, graphic artist Sonny Malone towards his destiny as the owner of the best fucking roller-disco in the world—and find celestial love in the process. Booyah!
The Adaptation!
Apparently stays close to the film while maintaining a good deal of camp. The New York Times loved it! But they’ll give a good review to any show featuring jean shorts (FACT!).
Rainbows! Disco Balls! Pegasus! Oh, and Tonys, bitches!
Sorry about Lily Tomlin being awkward. I love her so much, but she’s old.
Look for my post-Xanadu thoughts tomorrow on B-Town! Too much Xanadu? No fucking way!
