Come Fly Away: Tharp Back To Broadway

This spring, award-winning dancer and choreographer, Twyla Tharp, will be directing the new musical Come Fly Away on Broadway. The production features the music and voice of Frank Sinatra, backed by a live orchestra and the artistic vision of Tharp.

Tharp is a world-renowned choreographer who spent five years of her early career in New York City "working very seriously, with complete commitment, for not a penny," as she told the Academy of Achievement upon her induction in 1993. Consequently, her efforts have produced a boastful resume of awards and accomplishments.

Known for her unique blend of modern dance and ballet (though she doesn't like the phrase 'modern dance'), Tharp's efforts have amassed to one hundred thirty-five choreographed dances, five choreographed Hollywood movies...

By Ben Neumann, Broadway Magazine

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