Movin' Out Moves Into Chicago, June 28-July 9

Movin' Out, the Tony Award-winning new musical conceived, choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp and based on 24 classic songs by Billy Joel, will return to Chicago, where the production first premiered before selling out on Broadway and on tour across the nation. Movin' Out moves in to the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 East Congress Parkway) for a limited engagement, June 28 – July 9, 2006.

Elizabeth Parkinson and Keith Roberts will return to Chicago to reprise their roles as "Brenda" and "Tony." Part of the original pre-Broadway and Broadway cast, both received Tony Award nominations for their performances in the show. As the principal roles are double cast and perform in rotation, Parkinson and Roberts will not appear at all performances.

Told through the choreography of Twyla Tharp and more than two dozen of Billy Joel's hit 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," state press notes.

"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 produced by James L. Nederlander, Hal Luftig, Scott E. Nederlander, Terry Allen Kramer, Clear Channel Entertainment and Emanuel Azenberg. Musical continuity and supervision is by Stuart Malina. The show features scenic design by Santo Loquasto, costume design by Suzy Benzinger, lighting design by Donald Holder and sound design by Brian Ruggles and Peter Fitzgerald.

Tickets range in price from $18 - $80 and are available at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office (50 East Congress Parkway), Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St. and 151 W. Randolph St.), through the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (312) 902-1400, at all Ticketmaster ticket centers (including all Carson Pirie Scott stores, Tower Records, Hot Tix, select Coconuts and fye stores) or online at ticketmaster.com. Groups of 20 or more can receive a discount by calling (312) 977-1710. For more information, go to www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

For more information on the national tour of Movin' Out, visit this link.

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