RELEASED: December 4, 2008

DANVILLE, KY—Five-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary director and choreographer Twyla Tharp team up to present the Broadway musical Movin' Out, Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. in Centre College's Norton Center for the Arts.

Conceived by Tharp, Movin' Out brings two dozen classic Billy Joel songs to electrifying new life as it tells the story of five life-long friends over two turbulent decades. The principal characters are drawn from those who appeared in various Joel tunes: high school sweethearts Brenda and Eddie ("Scenes from an Italian Restaurant"), James ("James"), Judy ("Why Judy Why"), and Tony (Anthony in "Movin' Out").

Time magazine calls Movin' Out, "The #1 show of the year!" The New York Times writes, "…a shimmering portrait of an American generation. These tornado driven dancers and rock musicians propel the audience into delirious ovations. It all adds up to one unforgettable Broadway musical."

For a complete list of performers and shows for the 2008-2009 Norton Center season, click here.

The College's Norton Center for the Arts, in its 35th season, is an internationally acclaimed performing arts center that annually brings to Centre a series of outstanding Broadway shows, individual performances and other works from the performing arts. For more information, call the Norton Center box office at (859) 236-4692 or toll free 1-877- HIT-SHOW (448-7469). Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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