Fosse: The Man Underneath the Hat

Through interviews with choreographer Bob Fosse, narration from Gwen Verdon, archival footage of live stage performances and movies, and commentary from several colleagues at his memorial at the Palace Theater in 1987 following his death, the 1990 documentary "Bob Fosse: Steam Heat," which...

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Published in:Dance major journal 2019, Vol.7
Main Author: Snyder, Danielle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Choreography
Dancers & choreographers
Documentary films
Fosse, Bob (1927-1987)
Modern dance
Verdon, Gwen
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Summary:Through interviews with choreographer Bob Fosse, narration from Gwen Verdon, archival footage of live stage performances and movies, and commentary from several colleagues at his memorial at the Palace Theater in 1987 following his death, the 1990 documentary "Bob Fosse: Steam Heat," which was part of the Great Performances: Dance in America series, provides an understanding of who Fosse was as a person, and how his character shaped his choreography.
ISSN:2578-9627
2578-9627
DOI:10.5070/D571045161