Xanadu Tony Award Performance HQ

Xanadu's performance of "Don't Walk Away" at the 2008 Tony Awards starring Cheyenne Jackson and Kerry Butler.

[@darthkaras2856]

Everyone is praising Cheyenne, who is amazing, but they are completely ignoring the incredible Kerry Butler. God, I love her.

[@carlossosa2215]

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[@manuelorozco7760]

Darth Karas I came here originally for her

[@Cauti0nSeaman]

she is very talented but this performance was a little pitchy and belty

[@oscarphile]

@@Cauti0nSeaman She didn't normally sing this song.

[@Cauti0nSeaman]

@@oscarphile oh got it

[@swanofoceane]

Cheyenne is one of the most iconic himbos on broadway, change my mind

[@Cris-db8iy]

Cheyene it the BROADWAY HIMBO definitive!

[@JCScowling39]

Cheyenne Jackson...one of the most beautiful men on the planet.

[@Glitter_Bear]

JC Spurling every time I watch him I feel dirty... And I'm ok with that, ha!

[@JCScowling39]

@@Glitter_Bear He has that affect on a lot of people...lol :-)

[@enchantro]

That man is aging perfectly!😍😈

[@hyperballadbradx6486]

More recently, he gives evil True Blood nemesis preying on virgin blood

[@BobSullivanAKABuffy]

Heard Cheyenne intentionally wore shorter than usual shorts for the Tony broadcast after being told they were fearful it wouldn't be 'family friendly' enough a performance.

[@BogieboyChris]

it supposed to be in the 70's...guys normally wore their shorts that short or shorter... not unusual...

[@manuelorozco7760]

actually the 80's.

[@BogieboyChris]

Manuel Orozco the film came out in 1980...im sure it was filmed in 79... so technically we are both correct.. but I was 15 in 1980, guys wore shorts like this

[@manuelorozco7760]

Chris Bentley I was almost that age when I first saw the movie. I heard about the Broadway version didn't like the movie at much first but I ended up really liking it. The movie is actually better than the Broadway show. However, I love the music in it.

[@rieriec.36]

@@BogieboyChris Technically it's still sucks

[@alianofann]

He's got the voice, the body and the face. Omg!

[@cornjobb]

and if you look him up on porntube, you can see way more than this.

[@brandong298]

But does he have the feet?

[@alianofann]

@@brandong298 he's got 3, big ones!

[@brandong298]

@@alianofann Damn three that’s impressive LOL.

[@richardtngrn]

And the awesome ass ❤❤

[@Harringtonml54]

Gorgeous Cheyenne Jackson evidently never missed leg day at the gym. Amazing!

[@markmh835]

Or arm day, or chest day...... 😊👍

[@AshleyWool]

I was in a production of Xanadu almost three months ago, and I still listen to this song practically every day...I am not ashamed...not one bit.

[@Car_Uma]

Just became a fan of Cheyenne Jackson. OMG.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Carlos Umana I'm back here because he's playing Hades in Descendants 3 and he is Mals long lost father

[@abbymiller2403]

Me too

[@stix2507]

No matter how long or short the run of this show has been, the cast, production team and stage crew should be extremely proud of the show. They have proven that stories done badly in one entertainment medium can succeed very well in another. They have put on something very special(tony award or not) and no one can ever change that simple fact.

[@phantomwolf3300]

Wow, I had no clue about Cheyenne, I'd seen him in AHS but didn't know he could belt out a tune on those pipes, whoopi on skates to, awesome stuff xx

[@Lekha84]

I remember watching the TONY’s and watching this performance. I thought it was fantastic. Both lead singers are so talented!

[@Jay-yg9mg]

Wow, thank goodness for that voice! ... And those shorts. ;)

[@despecablecreeper4378]

Joshua Lewis if

[@citysnidget]

This performance (and Cheyenne in particular) is the reason that Xanadu lasted through the summer unlike most of the other best musical noms besides In the Heights. Strongest Tony performance by far.

[@briannalynnae]

I loved Xanadu the movie, and I love the broadway musical too!!!! When I saw this Tony Awards I thought dang Cheyenne is sexy and when he sings "all through the night, all of my life" I literally melted!!!! :)

[@michinorli]

this performance was so incredible I was in tears

[@nicholasdomitraschuk1689]

Awesome Voice and DAMN THOSE LEGS of His...NICE

[@MilwaukeeIrishJoe]

God he is beautiful. It's almost unfair how much he has been blessed. Looks, voice, body...and those LEGS.

[@TheEliHeller]

his vibrato is so perfect! damn!!

[@patrickchrist21]

Absolutely fabulous! I sure hope this musical gets revived before I kick the bucket 🪣

[@abbymiller2403]

Cheyenne Jackson is my fave person now because he plays Sonny in Xanadu

[@wotan10950]

I took my then-young kids to see this show on Broadway. We LOVED it. It was in a very small Broadway theater, and we felt like we were part of the show. Oh, and we got Kerry & Cheyenne’s autographs afterwards!

[@Brightonbarnes1980]

I watch this so often, and it makes me smile and so happy! Incredible voices! Loved seeing Xanadu the musical in a tiny theatre in London a few years ago, would love to have seen it on Broadway!

[@ninjabearpress2574]

I'm a fan of the movie, so I was glad to see it become a Broadway musical.

[@FoggyRoad81]

OMG his voice, it's...unreal what a talent!

[@XanaduPreservation]

Thanks for this clearer version AND including Lily Tomlin's FULL introduction. Funnier to see her try to say Electric Light Orchestra.

[@DARKmirror70]

HE'S AMAZING. He's got a lot of talent. He's amazing and he can be my knight in shining armor anyday :)

[@MBAinternetmktg]

One of the best Tony productions ever!

[@PsychChick02]

Saw this on Broadway last August. Got to stagedoor afterwards. So exciting to meet Cheyenne Jackson. Such a sweety!

[@s_vlog1013]

I love Cheyenne Jackson and he was absolutely amazing in Descendants 3💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@manuelorozco7760]

Sophie’s vlog Channel I find it so surreal he in this video falls in love with an Ancient Greek and in Descendants 3 actually plays an Ancient Greek. And i did not expect Hades to be Mal's long lost dad

[@abbymiller2403]

Agreed

[@markbraunstein58]

Damn, I've heard of triple threats but those shorts prove Cheyenne is a quadra threat

[@BeaumontBrians]

That speech was a journey in itself!

[@MysteryHipster]

I'm in my high school production of Xanadu, it's hilarious!

[@ParksM5]

I have never felt so sad about a show's closing before. I will be there this Sunday for the closing :(. Such an incredible show and cast. Everything was perfect about the show... It does not deserve to close.

[@joejojo6]

Cheyenne Jackson ....woof! , one sexy talented man.

[@geo386]

I cannot believe I found this in 2021. The world seems in an upheaval, yet this takes me back to my youth in a pre-internet, pre-advanced technology place. It is still magic to me.

[@Jonasinger08]

his voice is so amazing.

[@OmiiLuvsMuzik]

I honestly can't believe people are saying he doesn't have a good voice. ARE YOU GUYS DEAF OR SOMETHING? He is amazing!

Hillarious. Cheyenne Jackson is a god, by the way. I never heard anything of him before. I´m blown away. Incredible voice and wow, what a man.

[@therealhollyfuller]

Gosh everything about his voice is perfect.

[@MattActorGordon]

Damn! Cheyanne can SANG!!!

[@christianvillegas8127]

Unbelievably gorgeous and absolutely amazingly talented!!!! The man can SANG!!!! I need another official album!!!!!

[@chevychase]

Cheyenne Jackson is the hottest man in the Universe. And the best singer and a brilliant comic actor as well. His vocal range is astounding!

[@imPathogenic]

oh my god this guys voice omgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg.. hes insane. theres a lot of singers on youtube and i can say his performance is flawless. theres not a single thing that anyone could possibly say is wrong.

[@sally1112]

What an excellent show. If you haven't seen it..go!

[@Dathan]

Thanks for sharing this piece of work!

[@jakehart9960]

Im pretty sure I watch this video at least every day! Cheyenne Jackson is a PERFECT singer!!

[@thesunlightcaller1548]

Wow! The pipes on Cheyenne! That man can blow! 👍👏🙌

[@MJFargo]

Thanks for a better quality here. Such sweet silliness!

[@sarataylor2207]

Saw my other favorite Broadway star in the audience. Raul Esparza and Cheyenne Jackson are the bests 😍😍😍

[@trashleigh87]

Such an amazing song.

[@kokiriemeralds]

OMG his voice is flawless! I'm so sad they didn't win any awards :(

[@MrGleek14]

His voice!!!!!

[@musicalfool]

Why is this SO WONDERFUL?!?!

[@misssandoval6495]

wow cheyenne is amazing. stunning looks, amazing voice

[@manuelorozco7760]

Miss Sandoval I'm back here because he's starring in Descendants 3 as Hades

[@abbymiller2403]

@@manuelorozco7760 I’ve watched Descendants 3 and Cheyenne Jackson has my heart! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@abbymiller2403 Good to hear

[@pepperspikes1849]

i have heard of xanadu but being a younger musical fan i was afraid i wouldn't like the music (old musicals can be really hit or miss for me), but after seeing this video i now know i absolutely must watch it. i love roller skating and kerry butler and musical ballads, and i've never heard of cheyenne jackson before but his voice is rockin. i will probably also watch the original movie bc i do love olivia newton-john as well

[@Cutekatelyn]

Cheyenne Jackson is amazing. I want to see this show so badly!

[@crazisinger4008]

Listen to his voice!! 😲😲😲 Amazing

[@cak561]

What a voice Cheynne has. Just amazing.

[@Flynt75]

That. That is a voice from the heavens.

[@eustazio]

incredible voice !!

[@uberdork987]

OMG SHAYAN JACKSON IS SOOOOOOO AMAZING!!!!!!!!! That last note left me breathless!! OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG HES SO GOOD I HAD NO IDEA!!!

[@MikeysGayToday]

Seriously, I wish i was born with all of Cheyenes gifts. Looks, voice......

[@clopezsparrow]

the most AMAZING tenor i've heard on B'Way hands down.

[@cynthiablanchard7305]

Truely wonderful

[@leealvin]

Cheyenne really made this song. If you watch other renditions of this song, even the one in the movie, this song was simply ok. But when Cheyenne sings it, it really made me love this musical. IMO it's the best song in the musical and it's cos of him. Kerry Butler is amazing as well, but this is the song that made the show for me.

[@BujoldComa78]

He sure has a great voice.

[@cbenjm91]

They should've won! One of the best musicals ever!

[@bellebug]

i think she was incredible as well.

[@dawnagordon2333]

After seeing this I want to cry because we just lost Olivia Newton-John who was in the original Xanadu movie

[@Sciguy123]

Im in love with Cheyanne and his voice

[@Spencerleexo]

cheyenne jackson is soo flippin talented!!!

[@GWONGGG]

Such an awesome performance!

[@Tony.H03]

Muscles. Voice. I melt.

[@wildflower41]

Still amazing!

[@jgp68maine]

The fact that Cheyenne Jackson was not even nominated for a Tony Award for this (or for his other brilliant performances in All Shook Up, Damn Yankees and Finian's Rainbow, either) is just dumbfounding. His vocal range is astounding, absolutely the best of any man on Broadway today by far. And come on, those thighs alone should have merited a Tony.

[@markmh835]

He is the Thigh Master. 😁👍

[@broadwaybaby05]

hes amazing

[@MrLightsCAMARAction]

FANTASTIC.

[@Cutekatelyn]

ohhh Cheyanne is just amazing

[@GalindaThe3rd]

cheyenne jackson's voice. it's. so. amazing.

[@kugelfischei]

he´s amazing

[@jstrewth]

Even without the Don Bluth animation, they managed to do a pretty good job with this song. I love it when Danny appears in the audience for no reason.

[@qwik619]

Ladies and gentlemen - Carol Channing starring as Man In Tuxedo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jorgetarantino]

i love this song!

[@judithbjini]

Thank God for Cheyenne Jackson.

[@jtcarey2]

he is amazing!!!!

[@clockny]

I almost died of happiness when i found out he's going to be the new Vocal Adrenaline coach on Glee!

[@karatemomma]

I agree. Careful - people on here don't like any opinions that conflict with their own. I'm shocked your post isn't gone yet.

[@mischka28]

he's flawless°

[@harryeragonanakin]

i know! he has such a high range too!

[@track33r]

this is the best musical ever i saw it in Aprial in Chiagao

[@jhuny]

That was quite acceptable 😂😍😍😍😍👀

[@MyJoomlaGuide]

I Loved this show, and will be at the final performance on Broadway, October 12th, 2008.

[@Gorritz89]

Perfection.

[@mckenziewark]

cheyeeeene so amazing!!!

[@Softballrules]

I FRIGGIN love Raul's face in that one shot. cuteee.

[@embersremembers]

king of wearing jorts and cradling a single roller skate emotionally

[@ParksM5]

If you're talking about Kerry Butler, keep in mind that what she is singing here, she does NOT actually sing in the show. They just let her have a few lines to sing, since she was nominated for Best Actress. She was awesome in the show!

[@MelissaKreil]

My school is doing Xanadu this year and let me tell ya, that guy is the PERFECT Sonny. :D

[@ParksM5]

She is not average--she is wonderful, which is why she was nominated this year. She doesn't even sing in this song in the show. Have you seen her in the show? She's wonderful--as is Cheyenne. Everyone is PERFECT in the show!

[@honeebun]

Cheyenne's voice....CHILLS