#108: Fosse

  • Performances: 1,093
  • Open / Close: January 14, 1999 – August 25, 2001
  • Theater: Broadhurst Theatre.
  • Tony Awards: An impressive 8 nominations with Richard Maltby Jr. and Ann Reinking sharing the Best Direction of a Musical nomination. It won in 3 categories including the big prize: Best Musical.
  • Fun Fact: The Tonys and the Drama Desk nominators chose two different female dancers to single out from the show for recognition: the Tony folks liked Valarie Pettiford while the Drama Desk was more impressed with Jane Lanier. Pettiford would go on to get more work as a performer while Lanier became a teacher and professor.

Podcast

Kayla Xavier is an accomplished dancer and choreographer – not to mention a licensed massage therapist — and she speaks eloquently about Fosse, his techniques and how he has influenced dance overall. You can listen to our great convo then check out virtually the entirety of the Broadway show on YouTube.

It’s almost all of the Broadway show plus extra commentary from Ann and Ben.