August 14-30, 2026
at MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston)
Book by: Douglas Carter Beane
Music & Lyrics by: Jeff Lynne & John Farrar
Based on the Universal Pictures Film
Screenplay by: Richard Danus & Marc Rubel
Based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired. This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends, Jeff Lynne and John Farrar.
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
Xanadu is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original legendary, chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats. You'll want to keep the music in your head and Xanadu in your heart... forever.
Cast
Kristen Herink
Clio/Kira
Miles Estes
Sonny Malone
Morgan Kaupert
Melpomene
Arianna Bermudez
Calliope
Brad Goertz
Danny Maguire
Christopher Aviles
Terpiscore
Sonny Understudy
Tristan Flores
Thalia
Danny Understudy
Sia Kuresa
Euterpe
Kira Understudy
Erin Marie Lamb
Erato
Melpomene Understudy
Snow Adeera
Swing/Calliope Understudy
Elliott Schein
Swing
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Saturday, August 22 at 2pm: The role of Kira will be played by Sia Kuresa, and the role of Euterpe will be played by Snow Adeera.
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Sunday, August 23 at 2pm: The role of Sonny Malone will be played by Christopher Aviles, and the role of Terpiscore will be played by Elliot Schein.
Production Team
Logan Vaden
Director
Founding Artistic Director
Jake Cummings
Music Director
Nicholas White
Technical Director
Sami Denton
Costume Designer
Courtney Chilton
Choreographer
Sara Denton
Stage Manager
Asst. Director
Sloane Teagle
Production Manager
Associate Artistic Director
Pin Lim
Photography
Tickets: $25-$30
Run Time: 90 minutes with no intermission
Recommended Ages: Xanadu is not recommended for anyone under the age of 10 due to some adult situations.
Xanadu is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.