Movin Out is it wonderful or just plain ..... Crap?

I love Billy Joel music and might go get tickets to this for later this year. (before Holiday season.)

Some people absolutely love it while others, hate it with a passion.
Whats your take on this musical? Be sure to back up your opinion. :)

Oh,.. keep in mind, i would be going with friends who have only seen Lion King (which was for a fifth grade trip) They think every show has a lot of glitz and glamor(i.e. 42nd street)


Thanks in advance!

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Updated On: 9/27/04 at 04:54 PM

WONDERFUL!!! But do be sure you go on an evening performance. Michael Cavanaugh is what makes this show truly delightful. He is BRILLIANT and crazy talented. Do try and talk to him after the show too. He is an absolute doll!
By the way, the dancing is beautiful too.

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Why does a show have to have a plot?

Does anyone know why there's this idea out there that a show has to have a plot.

saw it twice, it was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saw it three times and absoulutely LOVED it!!! As far as I'm concerned it's the best thing on Broadway right now. I agree with Chrysanthemum... go to an evening performance to see Michael Cavanuagh who performs all of the Billy Joel songs. I saw it with the original cast, and I thought the dancing was electrifying! The best on Broadway! I saw the show with someone different each time, and they were all blown away by it. But I do think it's geared toward a more mature audience. I'm not sure how many young people (under 25) would enjoy it. Also keep in mind... this is NOT The Lion King! If The Lion King, or more traditional Broadway shows, is your cup of tea, then proceed with caution. But if you love dance and Billy Joel music, I really don't see how you could go wrong.

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It's a terrible musical.

It's a terrific ballet.

I'm not sure how many young people (under 25) would enjoy it.

I'm 19 and I loved it. I also took three friends all under 20 (two of whom arent' really theater-savy) and they all loved it too. I'd say it might not be appreciated by a lot of people under 16 or 17, but I think it has a lot of relevance to youth today with the current situation in Iraq and I got a lot out of the show. Plus the dancing is just amazing! Also, just a note, I'd never really heard Billy Joel music before I saw the show (the first time) and now I'm a huge fan.
I saw Wade too, had a wonderful time. Also saw it on tour.

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I must say I was completely turned off by Tharp's choreography. Too much repition. Nothing was really stand out memorable. Also, I saw the understudy back in Febuary (sorry, I haven't followed the show close enough to know if he's still in and everything, or even his name) and I thought he was amazing. I prefered him to all that I'd heard on the CD. I believe I have since warmed up to the CD, but I'm still not into the dancing.

Edit: Loved the lights and set though.

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Updated On: 9/27/04 at 07:36 PM

MOVIN' OUT IS THE BEST SHOW ON BROADWAY!!!! I saw it a month ago and absolutely LOVED IT! I had second row seats, and seeing the dancers that close was just amazing. The choreography is amazing....Twyla Tharp is a genius! The dancers are so incredibly talented, and they're so nice, especially Desmond Richardson (Tony) and Nancy Lemenager (Brenda)-I met them after the show!!! I was dissapointed that I didn't see Michael Cavanaugh (I have the soundtrack and he is amazing!) but Wade Preston was great, and he was so nice!!! I loved every minitue of it and I can't wait to go back again!

"I'd say it might not be appreciated by a lot of people under 16 or 17,"---I'm 15 and I love it!!

The music is definitely the best thing about this show. It's Billy Joel so that's just a given. The dancing is really phenomenal as well. It really depends on what you like though. I really enjoyed it though!

Great music and great dancing make a great show. Go and have a wonderful time. Had the chance to see Movin' Out when it first opened and have been sending folks to it ever since.

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Please don't base all ballet on what you saw of Twyla's work.

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