James Carpinello first appeared on Broadway in the 1999 musical ‘Saturday Night Fever’ as Tony Manero, the role played by Jonhn Travolta. Other credits include originating the role of Link Larkin in the Pre-Broadway run of ‘Hairspray’ and as Sonny in ‘Xanadu.’ He went on to star in the Broadway production of ‘Rock of Ages.’
Hopelessly Devoted: Olivia Newton-John
Starring Tony Award Nominated Star of Xanadu - Kerry Butler
“Hopelessly Devoted” features Broadway favorite Kerry Butler paying homage to the iconic singer and actress Olivia Newton-John. Featuring some of her biggest hits, including “Physical,” “You’re the One that I Want,” and “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” as well as lesser-known gems from her extensive catalog.
Butler brings a unique perspective to the stage with the added connection of earning a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of “Kira” in “Xanadu” on Broadway, the same role portrayed by Newton-John in the 1980 film. This show will be an entertaining journey through the life and music of Olivia Newton-John, as Butler will be joined by long time friend and Xanadu co-star, James Carpinello.
This show is a must-see for fans of Newton-John and anyone who loves the music of the 70s and 80s.
Artists
James Carpinello
James Carpinello
James Carpinello first appeared on Broadway in the 1999 musical ‘Saturday Night Fever’ as Tony Manero, the role played by Jonhn Travolta. Other credits include originating the role of Link Larkin in the Pre-Broadway run of ‘Hairspray’ and as Sonny in ‘Xanadu.’ He went on to star in the Broadway production of ‘Rock of Ages.’
Kerry Butler
Kerry Butler was born in Brooklyn. Started doing commercials at age three, but didn’t get her big break on Broadway until she graduated college. Before Broadway shut down she enjoyed playing Barbara in Beetlejuice. Previously she was nominated for an outer critics award playing the three characters in Mean Girls. She was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Xanadu. Other Broadway credits include Belle in Beauty and the Beast (Dora nomination) Disaster!, Catch Me If You Can, (drama desk nomination) Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, (outer critics nomination). Kerry won the Clarence Derwent award for Penny pingleton in the original cast of Hairspray, Eponine in Les Miserable, Blood Brothers, and The Best Man. On television she has appeared on 30 Rock, the Mindy project, Rescue me, Law and Order, elementary, mysteries of Laura, White Collar, Blue Bloods, One Life to Live, and most recently the Gilmore Girls reunion for Netflix. She can be seen in the film ‘the miseducation of Cameron post.” Her album ‘faith trust and pixie dust’ is available on iTunes.
Kerry Butler
Kerry Butler was born in Brooklyn. Started doing commercials at age three, but didn’t get her big break on Broadway until she graduated college. Before Broadway shut down she enjoyed playing Barbara in Beetlejuice. Previously she was nominated for an outer critics award playing the three characters in Mean Girls. She was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Xanadu. Other Broadway credits include Belle in Beauty and the Beast (Dora nomination) Disaster!, Catch Me If You Can, (drama desk nomination) Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, (outer critics nomination). Kerry won the Clarence Derwent award for Penny pingleton in the original cast of Hairspray, Eponine in Les Miserable, Blood Brothers, and The Best Man. On television she has appeared on 30 Rock, the Mindy project, Rescue me, Law and Order, elementary, mysteries of Laura, White Collar, Blue Bloods, One Life to Live, and most recently the Gilmore Girls reunion for Netflix. She can be seen in the film ‘the miseducation of Cameron post.” Her album ‘faith trust and pixie dust’ is available on iTunes.
Reviews
“Cape Cod Times”
It is always impressive when a singer can take complete ownership of a song, but it is even more impressive when a singer can take complete ownership of an entire set list. Broadway actress Kerry Butler is one of these singers and proves herself worthy of her many Broadway credits.
Cape Cod Times
It is always impressive when a singer can take complete ownership of a song, but it is even more impressive when a singer can take complete ownership of an entire set list. Broadway actress Kerry Butler is one of these singers and proves herself worthy of her many Broadway credits.