Asolo Rep replaces Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp musical with ‘Come From Away’

When Billy Joel canceled a 2025-26 tour in May because of a brain disorder, theater fans in Sarasota said a little prayer.

Joel was scheduled to come to town this fall with choreographer Twyla Tharp to work on an updated version of their hit Broadway musical, “Movin’ Out,” which was to premiere at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

The original “Movin’ Out” featuring Joel’s songs and Tharp’s choreography won two 2003 Tony Awards, one for Tharp (Best Choreography) and one for Joel and Stuart Malina (Best Orchestrations)…

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