Overview
Synopsis
Choreographer Bob Fosse was one of the most influential, renowned, and celebrated American theatre artists of the 20th century. His career, spanning nearly four decades, included groundbreaking works of theatre, dance, and film, earning Fosse eight Tony Awards for choreography and an Academy Award for Best Director. Fosse’s innovative and utterly unique style of dance--jazz hands, turned-in knees, bowler hats, gloves--has become a cornerstone of modern musical theatre. Fosse, created by his closest associates and friends, is a celebration of the great artist’s work. Fosse’s original choreography from 13 of his shows is recreated, continuing the legacy of one of the greatest musical theatre artists of all time.
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Context
Fosse was conceived by Chet Walker, who served as dance captain in many of Bob Fosse’s shows. Rehearsals began in New York City, where Walker hired dancers to begin restaging some of Fosse’s most iconic choreography. A pre-Broadway tour began in Canada, culminating in a month-long residence at the Toronto Center for the Arts in July 1998. Fosse then transferred to Boston in September, followed by a run in Los Angeles from October through December.
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ACT ONE
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Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries (from Big Deal) - Featured Vocalist
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*Fosse’s World - **Ensemble
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*Bye Bye Blackbird (from Liza With a Z) - Featured Vocalist & Ensemble
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*From the Edge (from Dancin’) - **Featured Dance Trio
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*Percussion 4 (from Dancin’) - **Featured Dance Soloist
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*Big Spender (from Sweet Charity) - Female Ensemble
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*Crunchy Granola Suite (from Dancin’) - Two Featured Vocalists & Ensemble
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*From This Moment On (from Kiss Me Kate) - **Featured Dance Duet
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*Transition (inspired by Redhead) - **Featured Dance Duet
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*I Wanna Be a Dancin’ Man (from Dancin’) - Ensemble
ACT TWO
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*Shoeless Joe Ballet (from Damn Yankees) - **Male Ensemble
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*Dancing in the Dark - **Ensemble
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*Steam Heat (from The Pajama Game) - Featured Trio
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*I Gotcha (from Liza With a Z) - Featured Vocalist & **Two Dancers
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*Rich Man’s Frug (from Sweet Charity) - **Ensemble
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*Transition: Silky Thoughts - **Ensemble
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*Cool Hand Luke (from The Bob Hope Special (1968)) - **Ensemble
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*Dancin’ Dan (Me and My Shadow) (from Big Deal) - Featured Trio
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*Nowadays/The Hot Honey Rag (from Chicago) - Featured Duet
ACT THREE
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*Glory/Manson Trio (from Pippin) - Featured Vocalist, **Two Featured Dancers, Ensemble
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*Mein Herr (from Cabaret) - Featured Vocalist, Female Ensemble
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*Take Off with Us/Three Pas de Deux (from All That Jazz)
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*Razzle Dazzle (from Chicago) - Featured Vocalist, Female Ensemble
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*Who’s Sorry Now? (from All That Jazz) - Female Ensemble
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*There’ll Be Some Changes Made (from All That Jazz) - **Featured Dance Trio
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*Mr. Bojangles (from Dancin’) - Featured Vocal Soloist & **Two Dancers
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*Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries (Reprise) - Featured Vocalist
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*Sing, Sing, Sing (from Dancin’) - **Ensemble
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*Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar (from Big Deal) - Ensemble
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