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By: Jul. 30, 2008
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Whoopi Goldberg joined the cast of the hit Broadway musical "Xanadu" on Tuesday, July 29th for a special six week engagement through Sunday, September 7th.  Ms. Goldberg is playing the role of Caliope.  Jackie Hoffman, who created the role, will be releasing her new cd "Jackie Hoffman Live from Joe's Pub" and will return to the production on September 9th.

In a statement, Ms. Goldberg said "What better way to stick my toe back on to the Broadway stage than to join the amazing cast of "Xanadu". It's such a fun show and is definitely my sensibility, as written by the divine Douglas Carter Beane. For me, it's going to be unbelievable".

Producer Ahrens wholeheartedly agrees by saying "On behalf of the entire "Xanadu" family, we are overwhelmed and appreciative that Whoopi has chosen to return to her turf of Broadway with our musical. We are thrilled!"

Whoopi Goldberg is a name known by all as one of the world's premier comedians, film actress, stage actress and radio and television personality. In  2002, she became one of a very elite group of artists who have won the Grammy ("Whoopi Goldberg, 1985), the Academy Award ("Ghost, 1991), the Golden Globe ("The Color Purple, 1985 and "Ghost", 1991), the Emmy (as host of AMC's "Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel", 2002) and a Tony (Producer of "Thoroughly Modern Millie", 2002). She is equally well-known for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of children, the homeless, human rights, education, substance abuse and the battle against AIDS.  This past June she hosted the 2008 Tony Awards for CBS and is currently moderator on the popular ABC talk show  "The View".

Performance schedule for "Xanadu" is Tuesday at 7 pm, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm, Wednesday at 2 pm and Sunday at 3 pm. For information and tickets call Telecharge.com at (212) 239-6200

www.xanaduonbroadway.com

Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Theatre Marquee for Whoopi Goldberg's Opening Night Performance in XANADU


Kerry Butler


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Kerry Butler, Marty Thomas, Tony Roberts, Cheyenne Jackson and Curtis Holbrook


Whoopi Goldberg cast members Kerry Butler, Marty Thomas, Tony Roberts, Cheyenne Jackson and Curtis Holbrook


Whoopi Goldberg cast members Kerry Butler, Marty Thomas, Tony Roberts, Cheyenne Jackson and Curtis Holbrook


Kerry Butler


Kerry Butler


Kerry Butler


Kerry Butler


Cheyenne Jackson and Kerry Butler


Kerry Butler


Cheyenne Jackson and Kerry Butler


Kerry Butler


Kerry Butler


Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Marty Thomas, and Curtis Holbroo


Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Marty Thomas, and Curtis Holbrook


Kerry Butler


Kerry Butler


Tony Roberts


Tony Roberts


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Curtis Holbrook, and Kenita Miller


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Curtis Holbrook, and Kenita Miller


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Curtis Holbrook, and Kenita Miller


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Curtis Holbrook, and Kenita Miller


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Curtis Holbrook, and Kenita Miller


Marty Thomas and cast


Marty Thomas and Curtis Holbrook


Jacob ben Widmar


Kenita Miller and Patti Murin


Curtis Holbrook


Curtis Holbrook


Curtis Holbrook


Marty Thomas


Marty Thomas


Marty Thomas


Tony Roberts


Whoopi Goldberg with cast member Andre Ward


Whoopi Goldberg with cast member Andre Ward


Whoopi Goldberg with cast member Andre Ward


Whoopi Goldberg with cast member Andre Ward


Whoopi Goldberg with cast member Andre Ward


Whoopi Goldberg with cast member Andre Ward


Cheyenne Jackson


Cheyenne Jackson


Cheyenne Jackson


Cheyenne Jackson and Kerry Butler


Cheyenne Jackson and Kerry Butler


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Marty Thomas, Kenita Miller, Andre Ward, Kerry Butler, Cheyenne Jackson, Tony Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg and Jacob ben Widmar


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg, and Marty Thomas


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg, and Marty Thomas


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg, and Marty Thomas


Whoopi Goldberg with cast members Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg, and Marty Thomas



Whoopi Goldberg


Whoopi Goldberg


Whoopi Goldberg with Tony Roberts and Marty Thomas


Whoopi Goldberg with Tony Roberts and Marty Thomas


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Whoopi Goldberg


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Whoopi Goldberg with Tony Roberts and


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