The Catherine Wheel (1982)
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.
Director: Twyla Tharp
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Sara Rudner as Leader |
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Jennifer Way as Mother |
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Tom Rawe as Father |
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Kate Glasner as Sister |
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Raymond Kurshals as Brother |
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Shelley Washington as Maid |
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Christine Uchida as Pet |
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John Carrafa as Poet |
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Richard Colton as Chorus |
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William Whitener as Chorus |
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John Malashock as Chorus |
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Mary Ann Kellogg as Chorus |
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Shelley Freydont as Chorus |
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Keith Young as Chorus |
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Barbara Hoom as Chorus |
| Directing | Twyla Tharp | Director |
| Art | Santo Loquasto | Production Design |
| Production | Rhoda Grauer | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Jill Marshall | Post-Production Manager |
| Production | Bob Marshland | Coordinating Producer |
| Production | Alan Yentob | Producer |
| Sound | David Byrne | Music |
| Editing | Dave King | Editor |
| Art | Speed Hopkins | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lee Halls | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Werner Sherer | Hair Supervisor |
| Production | Doug Gray | Production Supervisor |
| Production | Debbie Lepsinger | Production Manager |
| Sound | Dean Humphreys | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Richard Manton | Sound Recordist |
| Visual Effects | Dave Jervis | Visual Effects |
| Lighting | Gregory C. MacPherson | Lighting Coordinator |
| Lighting | Jennifer Tipton | Lighting Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Anna Marie Hollander | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | John S. Yullie | Wardrobe Assistant |
