One can see how it might have been a good idea: Adapt the notoriously bad Olivia Newton-John 1980 movie musical, “Xanadu,” for the stage. Embrace the movie’s badness by doing much of the show on roller skates, and you could have a high-camp frolic. But Lyric’s tepid production, directed by Alan Muraoka, is less than […]
Xanadu
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Invitation to the Dance
Warner Archive’s burn-on-demand “Invitation to the Dance” makes for a great intro. The 1956 picture is among the most rare of cinematic sub-genres: the dance anthology. Completely silent, the film is divided into three segments, each showcasing a different style, all starring Kelly, who directed and choreographed this pet project. It’s like the Whitman’s Sampler […]