PHOTO CALL: Serendipity 3 Introduces Xanadu "Strange Magic" Sundae
By Matthew Blank
Kerry Butler photo by Samantha Souza
Xanadu cast members were on hand Aug. 29 when Serendipity 3 unveiled its impressive "Strange Magic" Sundae, a confectionery homage to the hit musical.
Kerry Butler - whose performance as Clio earned her a 2008 Tony nomination - was joined by Jacob ben Widmar (Swing), Kenita Miller (Erato), Patti Murin (Euterpe), Mary Testa (Melpomene) and Marty Thomas (Featured Skater) at the iconic East-Side eatery once frequented by such figures as Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy and Andy Warhol.
The most imposing figure on this particular afternoon was the guest-of-honor sundae, described as "3 scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream that 'fly so high' in a magical disco-lighted goblet flowing with raspberry and strawberry toppings. . . .Rays of rainbow laces and watermelon twizzlers sit under a multi-colored whipped cream cloud that only Kira could descend from. A galaxy of silver shooting stars and flying saucers along with mini ice cream cone dreams top off heaven in a goblet. A 'million lights are dancing' from the disco ball lollipop atop this sweet ice cream dream."
Priced at $18.95, the Xanadu "Strange Magic" Sundae is available for a limited time at Serendipity 3 (located at 225 East 60th Street between Second and Third Ave).
Xanadu , the recipient of four Tony nominations, currently plays the Helen Hayes Theatre at 240 West 44th Street. For tickets and information, visit www.xanaduonbroadway.com .
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Here is a look at the cast as they embarked on a midday sugar rush:
Kenita Miller examines the sundae's blueprint
The "Strange Magic" Sundae is presented to the cast
Jacob ben Widmar tries to take it all in
A close-up
Bird's-eye view
Marty Thomas and Kenita Miller
Kerry Butler and Mary Testa
Jacob ben Widmar and Patti Murin
Mary Testa
Kenita Miller
From left: Jacob ben Widmar, Patti Murin, Kerry Butler, Mary Testa, Marty Thomas and Kenita Miller
All photos by Samantha Souza
