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Dancin'
Opened March 19, 2023

Original Broadway Production Created, Directed and Choreographed by
Voiceover
Choreography

Pippin
Opened April 25, 2013

Original choreography for "Manson Trio" by

Fosse
Opened January 14, 1999 Chicago
Opened November 14, 1996

Book
Original Production Direction and Choreography
Original Choreography for "Hot Honey Rag"

Sweet Charity
Opened April 27, 1986 Big Deal
Opened April 10, 1986

Book
Director
Choreographer

The American Dance Machine
Opened June 14, 1978

Featured Choreography from "Little Me"

Dancin'
Opened March 27, 1978 Chicago
Opened June 03, 1975

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Director
Choreographer

Liza
Opened January 06, 1974 Pippin
Opened October 23, 1972

(Uncredited) Book
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Choreographer

Sweet Charity
Opened January 29, 1966

Conception
Director
Choreographer

Pal Joey
Opened May 29, 1963 Little Me
Opened November 1

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DCPA NEWS CENTER

Can you remember the first time you saw CHICAGO onstage? Near the beginning of Act One, when Roxie is introduced to the other female inmates, the musical number Cell Block Tango begins. An absolutely iconic sequence, it stands out among the greatest dance numbers in musical theatre history.

The National Touring Production of CHICAGO. Credit Jeremy Daniel

Think Mein Herr from Cabaret. Who’s Got the Pain from Damn Yankees. Brotherhood of Man from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Big Spender from Sweet Charity. What do these dance numbers all have in common? Bob Fosse.

In his career, Fosse won a record eight Tony Awards for his choreography, but what makes it so unique and groundbreaking? Among some of the other greatest Broadway choreographers in the 60’s (Jerome Robbins, Jack Cole, Michael Bennett), Fosse’s style is instantly recognizable. Jazz hands, turned in knees, hips thrust forward, isolated movements. It called for a kind of athleticism not common among traditionally trained dancers – a technique that required immense control

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Bob Fosse

(1927-1987)

Who Was Bob Fosse?

A trained dancer, Bob Fosse achieved success as a choreographer and director of stage and screen musicals. He set records with Tony and Academy Awards won for his work, which includes Pippin, Cabaret and Chicago. Fosse died of a heart attack in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 1987.

Early Life

Choreographer Robert Louis Fosse was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 23, 1927. Fosse took an early interest in dance, displaying unusual skill. His parents supported his interest, enrolling him in formal dance training. By his early teens, Fosse was dancing professionally in local nightclubs. It was here that he was first exposed to the themes of vaudeville and burlesque performance.

Fosse enlisted in the Navy after graduating from high school in 1945. He was still in boot camp when the war came to an end. After fulfilling his military requirement, Fosse settled in New York City and continued to pursue dance. He married and divorced twice while struggling to establish his career.

Dancing Career

The first few parts that Fosse lan