Based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired. This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends, Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. 

Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.

Xanadu is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original legendary, chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats. You'll want to keep the music in your head and Xanadu in your heart... forever.

AUGUST 14 - 30, 2026

MATCHBOX 3

RUNTIME:
2 hours 25 minutes with 1 intermission

TICKETS:
General Admission Seating
$30 Regular
$25 Students/Seniors

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN

Thursday, August 20 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 23 at 7:30 PM
Monday, August at 7:30 PM
Thursday, August 27 at 7:30 PM

The Garden Theatre wants art to be accessible to all. To accomplish this, we are offering Pay-What-You-Can nights to select performances. Tickets start at $10 and increase depending on what you'd like to pay. Have a little more? Give a little more to support this new effort from one of Houston's newest theatre companies!

PLEASE NOTE:

NO LATE SEATING at this performance.

This event is recommended for audiences 13 and over. 

Each ticket is subject to a $5 Box Office Support fee at checkout.

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO MATCH

BOX OFFICE & TICKETING

• Online sales end 30 minutes prior to curtain. After this time, tickets may be available in person at the MATCH Box Office.
• The Box Office opens 2 hours before curtain for Will Call and walk-up sales.
• All sales are final. No refunds or cancellations after purchase.
• Why is there a Box Office Support fee per ticket? Click here to learn more.

BEFORE THE SHOW

• MATCH Concessions opens 1 hour prior to the start of each event.
  Enjoy a cocktail, wine, beer, or snack before the show.
  View concessions menu.
• Seating typically opens 30 minutes prior to curtain.
• Please note: Some shows have a no late seating or re-entry after the performance has begun policy. Arrive early just in case!

LOCATION & PARKING: MATCH is located in Midtown Houston. Click here for directions and parking options, including garages and metered street parking.

AREA RESTAURANTS & BARS: Make it a night out! Click here for a curated list of nearby restaurants and bars within walking distance of MATCH.

ACCESSIBILITY: MATCH is a fully accessible facility. For accessible seating or special assistance, please contact the box office in advance so we can help accommodate your needs. Click here to email the box office.