Bob Fosse
Gender
Male
Born
Jun 23, 1927
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
Sep 23, 1987
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Director
Performer
Choreographer
Writer
Conception
Also Known As
Robert Louis Fosse [Birthname]
Relations
Husband of
Mary Ann Niles (1949 - 1951) divorced
Mary Ann Niles (1949 - 1951) divorced
Husband of
Joan McCracken (1951 - 1959) divorced
Joan McCracken (1951 - 1959) divorced
Husband of
Gwen Verdon (1960 - September 23, 1987) his death
Gwen Verdon (1960 - September 23, 1987) his death
Partner of
Ann Reinking (1972 - 1978) separated
Ann Reinking (1972 - 1978) separated
Father of
Nicole Fosse
Nicole Fosse
Step-father of
Jim Henaghan
Jim Henaghan
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CREDITSBob Fosse's Dancin' (Mar 19, 2023 - May 14, 2023)Musical, Revival
- Choreography by Bob Fosse; Reproduction of Mr. Fosse's Choreography: Christine Colby Jacques; Additional Choreographic Reproduction: Corinne McFadden Herrera; Additional Choreographic Reconstruction: Lauren Cannon
- Original Broadway production created, directed, and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Fosse (Jan 14, 1999 - Aug 25, 2001)Musical, Original- Original Choreography by Bob Fosse; Co-Choreographed by Ann Reinking; Choreography recreated by Chet Walker; Dance Reconstructions by Brad Musgrove and Lainie Sakakura
Chicago (Nov 14, 1996 - Present)Musical, Revival- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse by Ann Reinking; Original choreography for "Hot Honey Rag" by Bob Fosse
- Original production directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Sweet Charity (Apr 27, 1986 - Mar 15, 1987)Musical, Revival- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
- Original production conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Big Deal (Apr 10, 1986 - Jun 08, 1986)Musical, Original- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Book by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
The American Dance Machine (Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)Special, Original- Featuring choreography from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Carousel," and "Brigadoon" by Agnes de Mille; Featuring choreography from "George M!" by Joe Layton; Featuring choreography from "Destry Rides Again" and "Can Can" by Michael Kidd; Featuring choreography from "The Boy Friend" by Buddy Schwab; Featuring choreography from "Cabaret" by Ron Field; Featuring choreography from "Shenandoah" by Bob Tucker; Featuring choreography from "Little Me" by Bob Fosse; Featuring choreography from "Half a Sixpence" by Onna White; Featuring choreography from "Television" by Carol Haney; Featuring choreography from "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" by Peter Gennaro; Featuring choreography from "No, No, Nanette" by Donald Saddler; Featuring choreography from "Walking Happy" by Danny Daniels; Choreographic reconstruction by Evelyn Taylor, Karin Baker, Patti Mariano, Gemze de Lappe, Swen Swenson, Eleonore Treiber, Marianne Selbert, Gene Gavin, Tom Panko, Ron Bostick, Eric Paynter, Buzz Miller, Vito Durante, Jamie Jamieson, Ken Urmston, Helen Gallagher and Dick Korthaze; Historical material arranged by Harold Cromer
Dancin' (Mar 27, 1978 - Jun 27, 1982)Musical, Original- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse; Additional Choreography by Christopher Chadman
Chicago (Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)Musical, Original- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Liza (Jan 06, 1974 - Jan 26, 1974)Special, Original- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse and Ron Lewis
The Pajama Game (Dec 09, 1973 - Feb 03, 1974)Musical, Revival- Originally choreographed by Bob Fosse
Pippin (Oct 23, 1972 - Jun 12, 1977)Musical, Original- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Book by Roger O. Hirson; (Uncredited) Book by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Sweet Charity (Jan 29, 1966 - Jul 15, 1967)Musical, Original- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
- Conceived by Bob Fosse
Little Me (Nov 17, 1962 - Jun 29, 1963)Musical, Original- Directed by Cy Feuer and Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Oct 14, 1961 - Mar 06, 1965)Musical, Original- Musical Staging by Bob Fosse
The Conquering Hero (Jan 16, 1961 - Jan 21, 1961)Musical, Original- Choreographed by Todd Bolender; Uncredited choreography by Bob Fosse
Redhead (Feb 05, 1959 - Mar 19, 1960)Musical, Original- Entire Production Directed by Bob Fosse
- Entire Production Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Bells Are Ringing (Nov 29, 1956 - Mar 07, 1959)Musical, Original- Choreographed by Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse
Damn Yankees (May 05, 1955 - Oct 12, 1957)Musical, Original- Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Bob Fosse
Dance Me a Song (Jan 20, 1950 - Feb 18, 1950)Musical, Original-
Performer: Bob Fosse
- "It's The Weather" Singer - Original
- "It's The Weather" Dancer - Original
- Dufo - Original
- Harpo Marx - Original
- Adam - Original
- Boy in "Dance Me A Song" - Original
- "Finale" Performer - Original
Chicago (Sep 03, 2013 - Jun 09, 2019)Musical, Revival- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Original production directed by Bob Fosse; Original New York Production Direction by Walter Bobbie
- Original production choreographed by Bob Fosse; Original New York Choreography in the style of Bob Fosse by Ann Reinking
Chicago (Nov 11, 2008 - Jun 27, 2010)Musical, Revival- Recreation of the Original Production Choreography by Gary Chryst; Original Choreography for "Hot Honey Rag" by Bob Fosse
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Bob Fosse; Original New York Production Direction by Walter Bobbie
Fosse (Sep 14, 1999 - Feb 17, 2002)Musical, Original- Choreographed by Bob Fosse; Co-Choreographed by: Ann Reinking; Choreography Recreated by Chet Walker
Chicago (Dec 12, 1997 - Oct 22, 2000)Musical, Revival- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Originally directed by Bob Fosse
- Originally choreographed by Bob Fosse
Chicago (Mar 25, 1997 - Apr 30, 2000)Musical, Revival- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Originally directed by Bob Fosse
- Originally choreographed by Bob Fosse
Sweet Charity (Jul 08, 1987 - Nov 08, 1987)Musical, Revival- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
- Original production conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Dancin' (Jul 29, 1980 - Oct 09, 1983)Musical, Original- Broadway production directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Dancin' (Apr 16, 1979 - May 18, 1980)Musical, Original- Original Broadway production directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Chicago (Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)Musical, Original- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Pippin (Aug 02, 1977 - Aug 26, 1978)Musical, Original- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Pippin (Sep 20, 1974 - Apr 05, 1975)Musical, Original- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Sweet Charity (Sep 11, 1967 - Jan 14, 1968)Musical, Original- Original Production Conceived, Staged and Choreographed by Bob Fosse
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Mar 29, 1965 - Aug 21, 1965)Musical, Original- Musical Staging by Bob Fosse
Little Me (Jan 30, 1964 - Aug 01, 1964)Musical, Original- Directed by Cy Feuer and Bob Fosse
- Musical Numbers and Dances Staged by Bob Fosse
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Oct 14, 1963 - Jun 27, 1964)Musical, Original- Musical Staging by Bob Fosse
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Feb 04, 1963 - Aug 01, 1964)Musical, Original- Musical Staging by Bob Fosse
Redhead (Mar 23, 1960 - Jul 16, 1960)Musical, Original- Entire Production Directed and Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Bells Are Ringing (Mar 10, 1959 - Jul 04, 1959)Musical, Original- Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse
Damn Yankees (Jan 18, 1958 - May 10, 1958)Musical, Original- Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Bob Fosse; Dances and Musical Numbers Re-Staged by Zoya Leporska
Damn Yankees (Jan 21, 1956 - May 19, 1957)Musical, Original- Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Bob Fosse
Make Mine Manhattan (Jan 10, 1949 - Mar 19, 1949)Musical, Original-
Performer: Bob Fosse
- "Anything Can Happen In New York" Dancer - Original
- Phil - Original
- "Manhattan in the Spring" Dancer - Original
- "Saturday Night in Central Park" Dancer - Original
- "I Fell in Love With You" Dancer - Original
- "Gentleman Friend" Performer - Original
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AWARDS
Tony Award®
Drama Desk Award
Bob Fosse's Dancin'
(Mar 19, 2023 - May 14, 2023)
Musical, Revival
- Choreography by Bob Fosse; Reproduction of Mr. Fosse's Choreography: Christine Colby Jacques; Additional Choreographic Reproduction: Corinne McFadden Herrera; Additional Choreographic Reconstruction: Lauren Cannon
- Original Broadway production created, directed, and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Fosse
(Jan 14, 1999 - Aug 25, 2001)
Musical, Original
- Original Choreography by Bob Fosse; Co-Choreographed by Ann Reinking; Choreography recreated by Chet Walker; Dance Reconstructions by Brad Musgrove and Lainie Sakakura
Chicago
(Nov 14, 1996 - Present)
Musical, Revival
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse by Ann Reinking; Original choreography for "Hot Honey Rag" by Bob Fosse
- Original production directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Sweet Charity
(Apr 27, 1986 - Mar 15, 1987)
Musical, Revival
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
- Original production conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Big Deal
(Apr 10, 1986 - Jun 08, 1986)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Book by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
The American Dance Machine
(Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)
Special, Original
- Featuring choreography from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Carousel," and "Brigadoon" by Agnes de Mille; Featuring choreography from "George M!" by Joe Layton; Featuring choreography from "Destry Rides Again" and "Can Can" by Michael Kidd; Featuring choreography from "The Boy Friend" by Buddy Schwab; Featuring choreography from "Cabaret" by Ron Field; Featuring choreography from "Shenandoah" by Bob Tucker; Featuring choreography from "Little Me" by Bob Fosse; Featuring choreography from "Half a Sixpence" by Onna White; Featuring choreography from "Television" by Carol Haney; Featuring choreography from "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" by Peter Gennaro; Featuring choreography from "No, No, Nanette" by Donald Saddler; Featuring choreography from "Walking Happy" by Danny Daniels; Choreographic reconstruction by Evelyn Taylor, Karin Baker, Patti Mariano, Gemze de Lappe, Swen Swenson, Eleonore Treiber, Marianne Selbert, Gene Gavin, Tom Panko, Ron Bostick, Eric Paynter, Buzz Miller, Vito Durante, Jamie Jamieson, Ken Urmston, Helen Gallagher and Dick Korthaze; Historical material arranged by Harold Cromer
Dancin'
(Mar 27, 1978 - Jun 27, 1982)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse; Additional Choreography by Christopher Chadman
Chicago
(Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Liza
(Jan 06, 1974 - Jan 26, 1974)
Special, Original
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse and Ron Lewis
The Pajama Game
(Dec 09, 1973 - Feb 03, 1974)
Musical, Revival
- Originally choreographed by Bob Fosse
Pippin
(Oct 23, 1972 - Jun 12, 1977)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Book by Roger O. Hirson; (Uncredited) Book by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Sweet Charity
(Jan 29, 1966 - Jul 15, 1967)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
- Conceived by Bob Fosse
Little Me
(Nov 17, 1962 - Jun 29, 1963)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Cy Feuer and Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
(Oct 14, 1961 - Mar 06, 1965)
Musical, Original
- Musical Staging by Bob Fosse
The Conquering Hero
(Jan 16, 1961 - Jan 21, 1961)
Musical, Original
- Choreographed by Todd Bolender; Uncredited choreography by Bob Fosse
Redhead
(Feb 05, 1959 - Mar 19, 1960)
Musical, Original
- Entire Production Directed by Bob Fosse
- Entire Production Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Bells Are Ringing
(Nov 29, 1956 - Mar 07, 1959)
Musical, Original
- Choreographed by Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse
Damn Yankees
(May 05, 1955 - Oct 12, 1957)
Musical, Original
- Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Bob Fosse
Dance Me a Song
(Jan 20, 1950 - Feb 18, 1950)
Musical, Original
-
Performer: Bob Fosse
- "It's The Weather" Singer - Original
- "It's The Weather" Dancer - Original
- Dufo - Original
- Harpo Marx - Original
- Adam - Original
- Boy in "Dance Me A Song" - Original
- "Finale" Performer - Original
Chicago
(Sep 03, 2013 - Jun 09, 2019)
Musical, Revival
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Original production directed by Bob Fosse; Original New York Production Direction by Walter Bobbie
- Original production choreographed by Bob Fosse; Original New York Choreography in the style of Bob Fosse by Ann Reinking
Chicago
(Nov 11, 2008 - Jun 27, 2010)
Musical, Revival
- Recreation of the Original Production Choreography by Gary Chryst; Original Choreography for "Hot Honey Rag" by Bob Fosse
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Bob Fosse; Original New York Production Direction by Walter Bobbie
Fosse
(Sep 14, 1999 - Feb 17, 2002)
Musical, Original
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse; Co-Choreographed by: Ann Reinking; Choreography Recreated by Chet Walker
Chicago
(Dec 12, 1997 - Oct 22, 2000)
Musical, Revival
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Originally directed by Bob Fosse
- Originally choreographed by Bob Fosse
Chicago
(Mar 25, 1997 - Apr 30, 2000)
Musical, Revival
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Originally directed by Bob Fosse
- Originally choreographed by Bob Fosse
Sweet Charity
(Jul 08, 1987 - Nov 08, 1987)
Musical, Revival
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
- Original production conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Dancin'
(Jul 29, 1980 - Oct 09, 1983)
Musical, Original
- Broadway production directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Dancin'
(Apr 16, 1979 - May 18, 1980)
Musical, Original
- Original Broadway production directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse
Chicago
(Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Pippin
(Aug 02, 1977 - Aug 26, 1978)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Pippin
(Sep 20, 1974 - Apr 05, 1975)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Bob Fosse
- Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Sweet Charity
(Sep 11, 1967 - Jan 14, 1968)
Musical, Original
- Original Production Conceived, Staged and Choreographed by Bob Fosse
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
(Mar 29, 1965 - Aug 21, 1965)
Musical, Original
- Musical Staging by Bob Fosse
Little Me
(Jan 30, 1964 - Aug 01, 1964)
Musical, Original
- Directed by Cy Feuer and Bob Fosse
- Musical Numbers and Dances Staged by Bob Fosse
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
(Oct 14, 1963 - Jun 27, 1964)
Musical, Original
- Musical Staging by Bob Fosse
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
(Feb 04, 1963 - Aug 01, 1964)
Musical, Original
- Musical Staging by Bob Fosse
Redhead
(Mar 23, 1960 - Jul 16, 1960)
Musical, Original
- Entire Production Directed and Choreographed by Bob Fosse
Bells Are Ringing
(Mar 10, 1959 - Jul 04, 1959)
Musical, Original
- Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse
Damn Yankees
(Jan 18, 1958 - May 10, 1958)
Musical, Original
- Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Bob Fosse; Dances and Musical Numbers Re-Staged by Zoya Leporska
Damn Yankees
(Jan 21, 1956 - May 19, 1957)
Musical, Original
- Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Bob Fosse
Make Mine Manhattan
(Jan 10, 1949 - Mar 19, 1949)
Musical, Original
-
Performer: Bob Fosse
- "Anything Can Happen In New York" Dancer - Original
- Phil - Original
- "Manhattan in the Spring" Dancer - Original
- "Saturday Night in Central Park" Dancer - Original
- "I Fell in Love With You" Dancer - Original
- "Gentleman Friend" Performer - Original
Tony Award®
Drama Desk Award