Newton-john Thrilled With Xanadu Revival On Broadway.

06-02-2007 07:20

Newton-john Thrilled With Xanadu Revival On Broadway.... Olivia Newton-John is celebrating after learning two of her movie musicals will hit Broadway this year (07).

Just months learning about the Grease revival, the singer/actress is thrilled to hear her 1980 roller-skating musical Xanadu is also heading for the stage.

She says, "I think it's great to see the movie have a new life. The songs are all so amazing from that film, and I am so happy for my dear friend John FARRAR, who wrote so many of those songs for Xanadu, including Magic and Suddenly."

Newton-John played a Greek muse, who comes to earth to guide the career of an artist, in the original film, which also starred song-and-dance man Gene Kelly.

Former Ally McBeal star Jane Krakowski is the early favourite to play Newton-John's character in the stageshow. Ben Vereen will take on Kelly's role.