Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon
in “Damn Yankees” – Who’s Got the Pain 1958
Bob Fosse – was an American dancer, musical-theatre choreographer, and theatre and film director. He was the only person ever to win Oscar, Emmy, and Tony awards in the same year. He was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning Best Director for Cabaret, and won a record eight Tonys for his choreography, as well as one for direction.
Gwen Verdon – Gwyneth Evelyn “Gwen” Verdon was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and served as an uncredited choreographer’s assistant and specialty dance coach for theatre and film. With flaming red hair and a quaver in her voice, Verdon was a critically acclaimed performer on Broadway in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Having originated many roles in musicals she is also strongly identified with her second husband, director–choreographer Bob Fosse, remembered as the dancer–collaborator–muse for whom he choreographed much of his work and as the guardian of his legacy after his death.
Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon Dance
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