Cheyenne Jackson to Continue as Sonny in 'Xanadu'

Robert Ahrens, lead producer of the Broadway musical Xanadu announced that Cheyenne Jackson will permanently assume the role of Sonny in the production.  Cheyenne Jackson stepped into the role after the show's original star, James Carpinello, was injured.  Ahrens acknowledged Carpinello's contribution to the show and said "We hope to work with James in the future on one of the international productions of the show." Ahrens also praised Jackson for both stepping into the role on extremely short notice and for his amazing work in Xanadu.

"This musical myth, set in the year 1980, tells the story of one of the nine muses of ancient Greece  who comes to earth to inspire the greatest of artistic achievements – a roller disco.  Along the way she falls in love, bumps into an old acquaintance and for the first time, feels the desire to create herself," according to press materials. 

Starring Kerry Butler as "Kira," Cheyenne Jackson as "Sonny," Tony Roberts as "Danny" and Jackie Hoffman and Mary Testa as the evil Muses "Calliope" and "Melpomene," respectively, Xanadu's cast also features Curtis Holbrook, Anika Larsen, Kenita Miller and Andre Ward.

Tickets are available on www.Telecharge.com (212) 239-6200. Xanadu is playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street. Visit www.xanaduonbroadway.com for more information.

Photo of Cheyenne Jackson (2007) by Peter Lueder/Paul Kolnik Studios

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