I put together a short piece for this book produced to accompany the hit Broadway production of Xanadu. It’s fun for fans of the movie and the show alike. I interviewed the original screenwriter of Xanadu, Marc Rubel, to find out… well… exactly what went wrong. He was gracious, funny and self-effacing. It’s a weird kind of privilege to share in the history of one of the best worst movies ever. (And the entertaining musical Doug Beane and his cohorts put together to honor it.) It’s also cool to be “anthologized” with the formidable Chip Kidd and David Rakoff, who also contribute pieces. Pick it up when you go see Xanadu at the Helen Hayes theater on Broadway, or at Kira’s Skate Shop online.

I reunite for my first show in years with Tammy Faye Starlite and the Angels of Mercy for this one-off gig at Joe’s Pub. 9:30 PM, May 6th. Tix 15$. This is part of a series sponsored by the Onion celebrating the First Amendment. It’s one of my top 10 favorites in the Bill of Rights. So, why not? Tix available at Joe’s Pub