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    Gene Kelly's character's name is Danny what?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      McGwire.

    The song 'All Over the World' takes place in a clothing store. What did Kira and Sonny want to get for Danny?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      'Glitz'.

    What song is playing when Kira is practicing her skating in the abandoned Xanadu?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      magic. This is when Sonny finds out her name.

    The guy who gives Sonny a ride on the back of his van had his van painted by Sonny. What was the painting?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      Diner.

    Xanadu's soundtrack is performed by whom?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      ELO - Electric Light Orchestra.

    Kira's 'light trail' at the beginning of the movie when she descends from the clouds is what color?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      Golden Yellow. All the sisters had their unique colors. Kira's was Golden Yellow.

    When Sonny and Danny are day-dreaming of Xanadu, Sonny imagines a rock band and Danny imagines a 40s big band. What happens when the two 'dreams' meet?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      They are intrigued by each other and mix.

    What does Sonny borrow from total strangers to chase Kira in the park?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      a scooter. Did you know those two strangers are actually Kira's sisters?

    During 'Suddenly', Kira and Sonny are sitting on a park bench and are startled by what?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      a train.

    When Kira tells Sonny to look up the word Muse in the dictionary, the definition ends with what?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      and do you believe me now Sonny?.

    How does Sonny get to Kira after she leaves?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      Skates through a wall with her painting. Please tell me you didn't answer the 'Muse-Mobile' answer.

    The 40s doo-wop trio that sings 'Forget About the Blues Tonight' is actually sung by whom?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      Olivia Newton-John.

    How many sisters does Kira have?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      8 . If you answered nine, that would've been the correct answer for 'How many sisters are there in total?' Not how many Kira has.

    The last time Kira shows up in the movie, she is dressed as what?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      a waitress. Remember she comes back and serves Sonny a drink.

    What instrument does Danny play?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      clarinet.

    After the song 'Suspended in Time', Kira inspires who to do what?"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      Her parents to let her go back. '...well, maybe for just one moment, or forever. I always forget the difference.'

    Sonny's co-worker says: 'You're definitely gonna be a successful artist Malone, you know why? 'Cause you're ________!'"Xanadu" - 80s Movie - Olivia Newton-John

      nuts.

    Where does Sonny first see Kira?Xanadu

      In the park. As the other 8 muses ascend into the sky, one comes back down to Earth on roller skates. She almost knocks Sonny down in the park, kisses him and then takes off.

    What song could Sonny hear playing from outside the building that was on the album cover?Xanadu

      Magic. As he skated up, "Magic" was playing. When he entered the building he found Kira practicing her skating to the song.

    Which prop did not appear in the recording studio during the "Suddenly" sequence?Xanadu

      A bridge with boats passing under it. Sonny took Kira to see the recording studio where "only the biggest artists get to record." The props were used for "inspiration".

    What used to be held in the building Sonny showed Danny for the new club?Xanadu

      Wrestling. Danny: "You've gotta be kidding. This place? They used to have wrestling here." Sonny: "So it's got a history of success!"

    What was the line that Sonny always wanted to say?Xanadu

      "Opening night, whatever you want, it's on the house.". Sonny says this as he's running up the stairs leaving the job he'd just quit.

    What page in the dictionary does Sonny find the definition of a muse?Xanadu

      728. Kira: "Look up the word muse in the dictionary. Go on, page 728, read it!"

    How many costume changes did Olivia Newton-John make during the musical numbers at opening night including the first singing of "Xanadu" through to her ascension?Xanadu

      6. Beginning with the first singing of "Xanadu" to the tap dancer, the rock singer, the cowgirl, the beaded muse, and finally as Kira! That's 6 costumes!

    Olivia Newton-John plays the female lead in "Xanadu." By what name does her character call herself?"Xanadu" - The Movie

      Kira. Olivia's character introduces herself as Kira. Her 'true' identity is Terpsichore, the muse of dancing.

    The object of Kira's inspiration is a young artist named Sonny Malone. Sonny is portrayed by actor Michael Beck, who starred in a controversial film in 1979, the year before "Xanadu" was released. Which film?"Xanadu" - The Movie

      The Warriors. Beck starred as Swan in the controversial Walter Hill film, "The Warriors," which was about a New York street gang. Swan was second in command but ended up being the leader after the gang's leader was beaten to death near the beginning of the film.

    "Xanadu" also featured a legendary dancer in the role of Danny McGuire, a retired, uninspired musician. What is the last name of the actor who played the part?"Xanadu" - The Movie

      Kelly. Legendary dancer Gene Kelly played the role of Danny. Sadly, he passed away on February 2, 1996.

    Sonny is an artist who specializes in a certain type of graphic artistry. What is it?"Xanadu" - The Movie

      Reproducing album covers. Sonny reproduces album covers which are then hung in record stores to promote artists' albums.

    As the lyrics to the song "Xanadu" mention, it is a place. But what type of place is it?"Xanadu" - The Movie

      a nightclub. "Xanadu" is a nightclub - the fulfillment of a dream for Danny McGuire. Danny and Sonny team up as partners to make the dream a reality, with a little help from Kira, of course! Incidentally, the exterior of "Xanadu" was the legendary Pan Pacific Auditorium in Hollywood. Tragically, it was destroyed by two fires.

    In one scene, as Danny, Sonny and Kira prepare for opening night at "Xanadu," Kira tells Danny he lacks something. What does he lack?"Xanadu" - The Movie

      glitz. Kira tells Danny that he needs glitz, so they rush off to a "franchise glitz dealer." The result is shown during the musical number, "All Over the World", featuring the music of Electric Light Orchestra (one of my favorite songs and scenes.)

    Finally, what studio released "Xanadu?""Xanadu" - The Movie

      Universal. Universal Pictures released "Xanadu" in August of 1980 in the U.S..

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