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... These three words best illustrate the qualities of the Broadway musical, Movin’ Out. The musical is based solely on Billy Joel’s music and is directed and choreographed by Twyla Tharp. ... In the musical, all of her talents and skills as a choreographer are shown, with the aggressive, yet passionate dancing of the performers. What makes the performance even more interesting is that the performers are silent throughout the entire musical. In conjunction with the performers dancing, the style and words of Billy Joel’s music portray the emotions that are felt and show what is happening in the musical. Action, drama, and love are the fundamental elements in making this musical successful.
In the beginning of the musical, the audience is seated in the beautifully decorated, Richard Rogers Theater. ... Even though the music is not performed by Billy Joel himself, Michael Cavanaugh, an outstanding musician who was handpicked by Joel, sings the songs. The entire band was actually picked out by Joel in an attempt to find the same type of “spirit and style of Billy Joel, himself” (Movin’ Out par. ... Next thing, before one knows it, the performers are out on stage.
Approximate Word count = 953
Approximate Pages = 3.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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