Xanadu the musical was based on the legendary 1980 film flop Xanadu. The film starred Olivia Newton-John, who performed entirely on roller skates. Although its soundtrack of ‘80s toe-tappers was a hit, Xanadu was nominated for six Razzies (the annual award ceremony for the worst films of the year). Despite its negative critical reception, the film became a cult classic, celebrated as a prime example of terrible ‘80s filmmaking.
When a musical adaptation of the film was announced in 2006, the public was skeptical. Douglas Carter Beane, the book writer, even expressed some uncertainty: “At
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