MOVIN' OUT Returns To Atlanta's Fox Theater 5/1- 5/3

MOVIN' OUT, the Tony Award-winning new musical conceived, choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp and based on 24 classic songs by Billy Joel, comes back to Atlanta for a special engagement at The Fabulous Fox Theatre May 1 - 3, 2009, presented as a season special by Fidelity Investments Broadway Across America - Atlanta. Tickets will go on sale to the public Sunday, March 8.

Critics say MOVIN' OUT revolutionized musical theatre as we know it. "So exhilarating and soul-stirring, it practically bursts out of the theatre," said Time Magazine. "Movin' Out is electrifying! The union of Tharp and Joel is one made in heaven," raved the Chicago Tribune.

Told through the choreography of Twyla Tharp and more than two dozen of Billy Joel's songs, MOVIN' OUT is the story of lifelong friends through two turbulent decades that change them and the world around them forever. Songs like "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me," "We Didn't Start the Fire," and "Pressure" all come together to weave a musical backdrop which beautifully complements Tharp's innovative choreography. The songs and dance take audiences through a poignant narrative comprised of three main elements: post-World War II idealism, the Vietnam War and its subsequent unrest, and finally, survival.

Many will recognize MOVIN' OUT's main characters, as they come straight from Joel's lyrics. There's Brenda and Eddie from "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant," Tony and Sergeant O'Leary from "Movin' Out," Judy from "Why, Judy, Why," and James from "James"-and their story is told completely through dance, with no dialogue whatsoever. MOVIN' OUT is "a story told without language," Tharp says. "The movement and the action tell the story-the experience, the emotional resonance, comes from action rather than language."

The Broadway production of MOVIN' OUT played for over three years, closing on December 11, 2005, after 28 previews and 1,303 regular performances. It joined the pantheon of great Broadway dance musicals when it surpassed the runs of Contact, Fosse and Bring in ‘Da Noise/Bring in ‘Da Funk. MOVIN' OUT received two 2003 Tony Awards - one for Ms. Tharp (Best Choreography) and one for Mr. Joel (Best Orchestrations).

MOVIN' OUT features a scenic design by Kelly Tighe, costume design by Suzy Benzinger, lighting design by Donald Holder and sound design by Duncan Robert Edwards. Musical Supervision is by Rob Cookman.

The performance schedule for MOVIN' OUT at The Fox Theatre is as follows:

Friday, May 1.......................8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2...................2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3..................1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $25.00 (subject to change) and are available for purchase through authorized ticket agents, including The Fox Theatre box office, Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-982-2787. Group discounts of 15 or more are available by calling 404-881-2000.

The Fox Theatre is located at 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. For more information, please call (404) 881-2100.

Broadway Across America: Owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore (CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman), Broadway Across America presents first-class touring Broadway musicals and plays, family productions and other live events throughout a network of 43 North American cities. Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse live theatre for productions on Broadway, across America and throughout the world. Broadway Across America most recently produced Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS on Broadway, while current and upcoming productions include West Side Story, Blithe Spirit, MINSKY'S, and the DeafWest production of PIPPIN. Broadway tours include DORA THE EXPLORER, FROST/NIXON, SPAMALOT, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

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