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
Coming Soon!
Production Team
Logan Vaden
Director
Founding Artistic Director
Jake Cummings
Music Director
Sara Denton
Stage Manager
Nicholas White
Technical Director
Sami Denton
Costume Designer
Sloane Teagle
Associate Artistic Director
Production Manager
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.