Middle School Production of ‘Xanadu Jr.’ Delights Audiences 

The Middle School cast and crew of Xanadu Jr. helped everyone’s disco dreams come true Nov. 14 with two terrific performances of the musical in the CFA’s Hale Theater. 

In all, more than three dozen Middle School students performed in the two shows: a final dress rehearsal that afternoon — ideal for faculty/staff and families, particularly those with young children — and the main performance that evening. The production’s tech crew consisted of eight Middle School students and four Upper School students. Several faculty and staff members ably assisted with the show, which was led by Middle School Theater Director John Crampton. 

Set in Venice Beach, California, the story follows Sonny Malone, a struggling artist who, inspired by magical Greek muse Kira, achieves the (ahem) greatest artistic achievement of all time: the first roller disco. The musical is based upon the 1980 Universal Pictures film starring Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, and Michael Beck. Musical numbers from the night included “I’m Alive,” “Strange Magic,” and “Don’t Walk Away.”

View more photos from the performance here.