Movin' Out - WOW!

[Sheryl]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:10pm

I finally got around to seeing Movin' Out this week. (I don't know why it took me so long. But now I am very close to my goal of seeing everything on Bway - only Fiddler is left and then I am done....at least until the next show opens......)

Everything worked out perfectly - The TKTS booth had Movin' Out available and the seats were great (Orch Row M on the side) and John Selya and Michael Cavanagh were both performing that night. The Wednesday night performance appeared to be nearly sold out.

All I can say is WOW! I already knew that I would like Michael Cavanagh's performance of Billy Joel's songs (from the cast recording and his performance at Chef's Theater). And he definitely did not disappoint - he was amazing. I knew the dancing would be good, but I was not prepared for how overwhelmingly moving it was going to be. It was incredible. Twyla Tharp is a goddess for her fantastic choreography. John Selya is an AMAZING dancer and a hottie too! (Does anyone know if he sings too? A triple threat, for sure!) And I thought Nancy Lemenager was incredible, as well. If you like modern dance, you should definitely see this show.

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:13pm

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for the review, because I was debating about seeing it. But now with your positive review, I might look into it!

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:14pm

I can't wait to see this on tour.

[mominator]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 2:42pm

This show is so awesome! I was able to see in May of '03 just as it became one of the "hot tickets". For those who love Billy Joel or Ms Tharp, you are in for a real treat, and if you (like my husband and I) like both... you're gonna be in HEAVEN!
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[Karma76]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 4:29pm

I saw it on Tour and I enjoyed it very much.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 4:29pm

Such a good show.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 5:20pm

I saw it twice and both times I thought it was incredible. I actually saw the understudy for John Seyla the first time, I can't remember his name but it was Ron something and he's supposed to be on the tour, and he was fantastic.

[Glebb]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 5:26pm

Ron de Jesus from Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in John Selya's part? I agree that John is an amazing dancer.

I'm not crazy about a full evening of Tharp though I don't mind a full evening of Billy Joel.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 7:06pm

I loved the tryout in Chicago and I'm thrilled to see it's still running. Though not a "musical", I think it is a very good show.

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 7:11pm

What would you call it? A revue?

[Glebb]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 7:44pm

It sort of reminds me of what the Joffrey did ten or more years earlier - BILLBOARDS - an all dance show to music by Prince.

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 7:54pm

Michael Cavanaugh was amazing when I saw it as well. I think he deserved the Tony Award over Dick Latessa.

[Blonde]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 8:02pm

i'm so glad that you enjoyed movin out! I thought the dancing was beautiful and i loved that it was like a modern ballet kinda thing

[broadway geek]

Posted: 6/18/04 at 10:36pm

What do you (the people who saw it) think of the tour? I really want to see it but want to make sure it's worth it.