tharp has choreographed dances for many important ballet companies around the world. she also has had success on broadway. in 1985, her staging of "singin' in the rain," played at the gershwin for 367 performances. her dance musical "movin' out" ran for 1,331 performances on broadway. the musical is set to the music and lyrics of billy joel. it received 10 tony award nominations and tharp was named best choreographer.