Tony Roberts Joins Cast of XANADU

Producers Robert Ahrens, Sarah Murchison and Dale Smith announce the signing of Tony Roberts who will join the cast of the new musical XANADU. Roberts will play the role of Danny (played in the film version by Gene Kelly).

Tony Roberts Broadway credits have included the recent revival of "Barefoot in the Park", "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife", "Cabaret", "The Seagull", "The Sisters Rosensweig", "Jerome Robbins' Broadway" and "They're Playing Our Song" among others. He has received two Tony Award nominations for his work in "How Now,Dow Jones" and "Play it Again,Sam".

XANADU will open at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street on Tuesday, June 26th with previews starting on May 23rd.

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