# ONJ on Broadway

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/onj-on-broadway/989484>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** theater-stage-dance\
**Created:** [September 2, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/onj-on-broadway/989484 "2023-09-02T01:04:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 2, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/onj-on-broadway/989484/1 "2023-09-02T01:04:36Z")

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I have a question that I can’t find the answer to online. Maybe you guys know?  
I’ve heard some songs lately on Sirius XM’s Broadway Channel from Grease and Xanadu, songs made famous by Olivia Newton-John. Her versions were sweet and pretty, obviously incomparable. However, the versions which are being performed on stage are…how do I put this…ass. I mean, the singers are talented and could no doubt sing the songs beautifully, but instead seem to be playing for laughs.  
Has anyone seen these performances? Have some thoughts on this?