 The subsequent tour – which showcased songs from "American Utopia" alongside highlights from his Talking Heads and solo career to date – was described by NME as being perhaps "the most ambitious and impressive live show of all time", blurring the lines "between gig and theatre, poetry and dance".In 1981, Byrne partnered with choreographer Twyla Tharp, scoring music he wrote that appeared on his album "The Catherine Wheel" for a ballet with the same name, prominently featuring unusual rhythms and lyrics.Productions of "The Catherine Wheel" appeared on Broadway that same year.