Xanadu, an enchanted fairytale - Madchen

Translation from German

How Olivia Newton-John enchants as a seductive fairy in the latest Hollywood musical Xanadu

When Olivia Newton-John (31) made the hit film Grease the most successful Hollywood musical of all time in a duet with John Travolta, it seemed impossible to improve. Now, the super-romantic fairy tale Xanadu is breaking all box office records in America

Olivia Newton-John, in the role of the fairy Kira, became the uncrowned queen of Hollywood. Xanadu is already making waves here too: Long before the film's German release on October 10th, the title song of the blockbuster shot to number 1 in our charts.

What exactly is Xanadu? It's a kind of castle in the air where wishes come true, says Olivia Newton-John, not a real place, but a place of dreams and imagination. The film is a riot of colors, music, and fantastic dance scenes...

The building that Sonny and Danny built are transformed into true dream palaces with Kira's help.

Despite his age, Danny once again becomes a celebrated clarinettist, and Sonny escapes his boring life through his love for Kira.

A turbulent plot develops around this simple fairytale theme, with numerous dance scenes and rousing musical numbers. Olivia Newton-John appears both tame and thrillingly sexy.

The film's finale consists of the most elaborate musical scenes ever filmed in Hollywood studios: 237 dancers create a visual fireworks display.

Critics in America were enthusiastic, especially about the casting of the lead role: The way Olivia sings and dances, the way she transforms with the costume changes is unique!

Olivia Newton-John herself is especially happy that the sometimes quite revealing scenes have helped her shed her image of the nice, innocent girl next door.

I'm not a vamp, but I'm not a virgin any more either, the Australian-born actress explained to an astonished reporter, I'm a young woman of 31 who has completely normal experiences!

Her long-standing friendship with her manager, Lee Kramer, broke down six months ago.

During the filming of Xanadu, Olivia reportedly fell in love with 21-year-old dancer Matt Lattanzi.

She says, It's only natural to date colleagues. I certainly don't want to get married. My career is more important to me than my private life at the moment.