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Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies XANADU With New 'MAGADU' Video

With just one week until the Presidential election, Randy Rainbow has released his latest musical parody video. A spin on 'Xanadu' by Jeff Lynne, 'MAGADU' takes on Donald Trump, JD Vance, in their supporters in a new video written and performed by Rainbow. Watch the video now!
Post Malone to Join Joe Walsh for VetsAid 2024 Benefit Concert

Joe Walsh and VetsAid have announced the addition of special guest Post Malone to the 8th annual benefit concert.
Theatre Three Announces NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 And More 62nd Season

Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.
Experience Joe Walsh & Friends As VETSAID 2024 Pulls Into New York For One Night Only

Joe Walsh & Friends will perform at VetsAid 2024 in New York, bringing an unforgettable night of music to UBS Arena at Belmont Park. Join the celebration and support veterans with this special concert event.
Eric Church, Toto, Kool & The Gang to Join Joe Walsh for VetsAid 2024

Joe Walsh and VetsAid have announced the lineup and on-sale date for their eighth annual festival offering. VetsAid 2024 will feature full sets from Eric Church, Toto, Kool & The Gang and Walsh himself.  The show will take place at 7:00pm on Monday, November 11, 2024, at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY.
Review: XANADU at Tower Groves Abbey

Based on the 1980 film starring Olivia Newton-John and, before that, the Rita Hayworth film, Down To Earth, this lively adaptation never takes itself too seriously. From start to finish the ensemble prances, preens, and mugs it up, giving audiences a sugary sweet over the top show filled with kinetic dancing, wonderful singing and plenty of toe tapping melodies.
Video: Dolly Parton Reimagines Tom Petty's 'Southern Accents'

Dolly Parton’s reimagined version of her friend and fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Tom Petty’s “Southern Accents,” from the forthcoming Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, is out today.
Stray Dog Theatre To Present XANADU Next Month

Stray Dog Theatre (SDT) will continue its twenty-first season with a production of Xanadu at the  Tower Grove Abbey.
Interview: 'What an Honour': Performer Daniel Taylor on Timeless Songs and Sharing George Harrison's Story in SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE

Something About George pays tribute to George Harrison and celebrates his life, incredible solo material and classics from The Beatles, along with hits from his time in supergroup The Travelling Wilburys.
UK and Ireland Tour of SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE - The George Harrison Story Opens on Merseyside Next Month

An acclaimed show highlighting the incredible talent of the late Beatle George Harrison embarks on a UK and Ireland next month, it follows a successful run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and sell out shows in 2023.
Cast and Creative Team Set for XANADU At Skylight Music Theatre

Prepare to be blown away by a roller disco extravaganza as Skylight Music Theatre presents the electrifying musical Xanadu, running from January 26 to February  11, 2024. Based on the fan-favorite film starring Olivia Newton-John, this energetic production will transport you to the vibrant era of the 1980s, where roller skates, shoulder pads, legwarmers, and big  hair ruled the day. 
Temple Theaters to Present XANADU in November

Get Disco Fever with Temple Theaters' production of XANADU in Philly! Experience the glitter, glitz, and roller disco magic of this Tony-nominated musical. Don't miss out on the 'irresistible' and 'most fun you'll have' show.
French Cassettes Release New Single 'Medium Horny'

San Francisco Bay Area quartet French Cassettes return with new single, “Medium Horny,” and a video from director Syra McCarthy Engineered by guitarist Mackenzie Bunch and mixed by Nick Krill (War On Drugs, Generationals), the single leads the way into an upcoming run of U.S. tour dates, kicking off next Wednesday, September 27.
XANADU Comes to Metropolis in July

Closing the 2022 – 2023 Season at Metropolis is the cult movie classic turned musical comedy Xanadu. Kevin Wiczer directs the glitter explosion with choreography by Kristine Burdi and musical direction by Kenneth McMullen. 
Video: Behind the Scenes of IN DREAMS at Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Playhouse has released an exclusive behind the scenes trailer ahead of the world premiere of In Dreams, which begins performances on 3 July. Check out the video here!
XANADU Comes to Cortland Repertory Theatre

Cortland Repertory Theatre takes a time trip back to 1980 with their second production in the 51st annual summer season as they present the pop musical “Xanadu”, running from June 21 - 30.
The Cortland Repertory Theatre Summer Box Office Opens For All Sales, May 22

The Cortland Repertory Theatre Box Office will open on Monday, May 22nd for all summer ticket sales for their 51st annual summer season. 
Post Malone to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala

Post Malone, a Universal Music Publishing Group writer, joins the distinguished company of Lil Nas X, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Nate Ruess, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Drake, Benny Blanco, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, and John Rzeznik.
XANADU, SPRING AWAKENING, and More Set For Skylight Music Theatre's 2023-2024 Season

Artistic Director Michael Unger has unveiled Skylight Music Theatre's 2023-2024 season at an in-person and livestreamed event from the Cabot Theatre featuring musical selections from the shows to be presented in Skylight's upcoming 64th season. Unger was joined by Skylight performers and an on-stage band.
Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases 'RETRO Trilogy'

In addition to her “Wonderland”—a song conceived of at the Alice in Wonderland statue in New York’s Central Park and co-written with Sprague— she ends the EP with her rendition of Jeff Lynne’s “Mr. Blue Sky,” from Electric Light Orchestra’s 1977 album Out of the Blue. (The music video for “Wonderland” will be released with the album in April).

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Jeff Lynne has written 1 shows including Xanadu (Composer).

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