Music · 1982 · 1h 15m

The Catherine Wheel

Director

Cast

Sara Rudner as Leader Jennifer Way as Mother Tom Rawe as Father Kate Glasner as Sister Raymond Kurshals as Brother Shelley Washington as Maid

Crew

Dave King — Editor Alan Yentob — Producer Santo Loquasto — Production Design

Synopsis

Seamlessly blending elements of movement and music, Twyla Tharp choreographs a rock 'n' roll dance spectacular, set to a score by former Talking Heads front man David Byrne. Adapted for television by Tharp from the original Broadway production, this memorable performance showcases the talents of dancers Sara Rudner, Jennifer Way, Tom Rawe, Katie Glasner, Raymond Kurshals, Shelly Washington, Christine Uchida and John Carrafa.

Key Collaborators

Twyla Tharp Director Dave King Editor Alan Yentob Producer Santo Loquasto Production Design

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