Movin' Out to Play Final Performance on December 11

The producers of MOVIN' OUT, Broadway's groundbreaking musical conceived, choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp and based on 24 classic songs by Billy Joel, announced that the musical will play its final performance on Sunday, December 11, 2005 after 28 previews and 1,303 regular performances. MOVIN' OUT recently joined the pantheon of great Broadway dance musicals when it surpassed the runs of CONTACT (1010 performances), FOSSE (1093 performances) and BRING IN 'DA NOISE/BRING IN 'DA FUNK (1135 performances). Currently in its third year on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street), MOVIN'OUT opened on Thursday, October 24, 2002 to overwhelming critical and popular acclaim. The national tour of MOVIN' OUT continues its record-breaking run across the country (schedule available at www.movinoutonbroadway.com).

"I am so proud to have been a part of this landmark production. As important as the creation of the show, a wonderful family has been created here. It has been an extreme pleasure to spend the past three years in the company of some of the most talented and gifted artists that Broadway has ever seen. Long after the final performance, the memory of this show will live in the new standard of excellence and commitment they have set," said lead producer James L. Nederlander.

MOVIN' OUT is presented by James L. Nederlander, Hal Luftig, Scott E. Nederlander, Terry Allen Kramer, Clear Channel Entertainment and Emanuel Azenberg.

MOVIN' OUT currently stars its original Tony Award nominees John Selya, Elizabeth Parkinson, Keith Roberts, Ashley Tuttle, Tony Award winner Scott Wise, Benjamin G. Bowman, and Tony nominee Michael Cavanaugh.

MOVIN' OUT received two 2003 Tony Awards - one for Ms. Tharp (Best Choreography) and one for Mr. Joel (Best Orchestrations - with Stuart Malina). MOVIN' OUT received a total of ten 2003 Tony Award nominations (other nominations included Best Musical, Best Director, Best Lighting Design, Best Actor in a Musical for John Selya, Best Actress in a Musical for Elizabeth Parkinson, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Keith Roberts, Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Ashley Tuttle, and Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Michael Cavanaugh).

MOVIN' OUT also received the 2003 Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Choreography (Twyla Tharp). Ms. Tharp received the 2003 Drama League Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre. MOVIN' OUT also swept the 2003 TDF/Astaire Awards by winning all three awards for the first time ever - Best Choreography (Twyla Tharp), Best Male Dancer (John Selya), and Best Female Dancer (Elizabeth Parkinson). MOVIN' OUT star John Selya also received the 2003 Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut.

The performance schedule for MOVIN' OUT at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street) is currently Monday through Saturday evenings at 8PM, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2PM. Starting September 6, 2005 the show will play Tuesday through Saturday at evenings at 8PM, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2PM and Sunday at 3PM.

Tickets for MOVIN' OUT may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100 or at www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.movinoutonbroadway.com.