Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford Bless the Coal-black Hearts of the Broadway Critics
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May 20, 2022 Explore the rollercoaster journey of Billy Joel's musical, where initial criticism threatened disaster. Discover how choreographer Twyla Tharp embraced failure to turn 'Movin’ Out' around before its Broadway debut. Quirky anecdotes about bikini photo shoots contrast with the serious pressures of theatrical production. Resilience and adaptability shine through as lessons learned parallel the flight of innovators like Paul McCready. Witness the evolution of a Broadway show through creative struggles, culminating in a triumphant opening night.
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Movin' Out's Disastrous Debut
- Twyla Tharp created Moving Out, a Broadway musical using Billy Joel's music.
- Critics panned the show's Chicago premiere, calling it clichéd and naive.
The Pain of Failure
- Tim Harford discusses the difficulty of learning from failure, despite its importance.
- Twyla Tharp's experience with Moving Out exemplifies this challenge.
Embrace Private Failures
- Address problems early in the creative process, as they are easier to fix.
- Private failures, like discarded drafts, are valuable learning experiences.
