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Robert Louis "Bob" Fosse (June 23, 1927 – September 23, 1987) was an American dancer, musical theatre choreographer, director, screenwriter, film director and actor.
He won 8 Tony Awards for choreography, more than anyone else, as well as one for direction. He was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning for his direction of Cabaret.
Fosse was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 23, 1927, to a Norwegian American father, Cyril K. Fosse, and Irish-born mother, Sara Alice Fosse (née Stanton), the second youngest of six. He teamed up with Charles Grass, another young dancer, and began a collaboration under the name The Riff Brothers. They toured theatres throughout the Chicago area. After being recruited, Fosse was placed in the variety show Tough Situation, which toured military and naval bases in the Pacific. Fosse moved to New York with the ambition of being the new Fred Astaire. His appearance with his first wife and dance partner Mary Ann Niles (1923–1987) in Call Me Mister brought him to the attention of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Fosse and Niles were regular performers on Your Hit Parade during its 1950-51 season, and during this season Martin and Lewis caught their act in New York's Pierre Hotel and scheduled them to appear on the Colgate Comedy Hour. Fosse was signed to a MGM contract in 1953. His early screen appearances included Give A Girl A Break, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis and Kiss Me Kate, all released in 1953. A short sequence that he choreographed in the latter (and danced with Carol Haney) brought him to the attention of Broadway producers.
http://www.freds.gr/ The Frug (pronounced "froog") was a dance craze from the 1960s that evolved from another dance of the era, the Chicken. The Chicken, which featured lateral body movements, was used primarily as a change of pace step while doing the Twist. As young dancers grew more tired they would do less work, moving only their hips while standing in place. They then started making up arm movements for the dance, which prompted the birth of the Swim, the Monkey, the Dog, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, and the Jerk. The Frug is sometimes referred to as the Surf, Big Bea, and the Thunderbird. A perfect example of a Frug is found in the movie Sweet Charity, which contains a number called "The Rich Man's Frug", a wildly energetic dance number comprising three "movements" ("The Aloof", ...
Various clips of Bob Fosse dancing, with commentary by Gwen Verdon. The clips range from 1949 (The Morey Amsterdam Show) to 1962 (The Garry Moore Show).
Bob Fosse is one of my favourite dancers and choreographers. His groundbreaking jazz steps are influenced by the cake- and the camel walk, historical performed by great vaudeville dancers like Joe Frisco and Jack Cole, counteracted by his own inventions, the chick walk, the fan kick, the hinge walk and the drag step. His choreographies followed the golden era of the hollywood musical genre and transformed it into new spheres. This clip shows two shortcuts, `Hey Big Spender´ and `The Rich Man´s Frug´ from his first movie as a director: Sweet Charity (1969), based on Federico Fellini´s Nights on Cabiria.
Uma cena do filme All That jazz ,1979,protagonizado por Roy Scheider
http://www.freds.gr/ " Who's Got the Pain " from Damn Yankees a 1958 musical film made by Warner Bros., a modern version of the Faust story involving the New York Yankees and Washington Senators baseball teams. The film is based on the 1955 Broadway musical of the same name. The film version was directed by George Abbott, as was the earlier stage version, with assistance from Stanley Donen. With the exception of Tab Hunter in the role of Joe Hardy (replacing Stephen Douglass), the Broadway principals reprised their stage roles, including Gwen Verdon as Lola. http://www.freds.gr/ * Δεν έχω στην ιδιοκτησία μου τα δικαιώματα του τραγουδιού ή του βίντεο. Τα δικαιώματα ανήκουν στους δημιουργούς και παραγωγούς. *I do not own the rights of the song or the video . No copyright intended. ...
2001 Broadway tribute to the work of Bob Fosse and dedicated to Gwen Verdon. Including appearances by Ann Reinking and Ben Vereen, et al.
amazing dancing by the only Bob Fossee
This video showcases the inherent trepidation, exhilaration, and physical thrill of DANCING while highlighting some of the best dancers in films––like Ann Reinking, Rita Morena, Cynthia Rhodes, Leslie Browne, Mikhail Baryshnikov, even Bob Fosse himself! As an editor who’s also a dancer, this was a joy to make. I hope every dancer––or dance enthusiast––will enjoy watching it. The song 'Last Dance’ was featured in the disco film ‘Thank God It’s Friday’. It won an Academy Award for Best Song in 1978. NOWNESS: https://www.nowness.com/series/nowness-picks/last-dance-the-supercut The Nerdist: https://nerdist.com/watch-this-fabulous-dance-movie-supercut-set-to-donna-summers-last-dance/ Laughing Squid: http://laughingsquid.com/a-supercut-of-popular-dance-scenes-in-films-set-to-the-song-last-dan...
The Frug evolved from another dance of its era, “the Chicken”, which featured lateral body movements primarily used as a change of pace while doing the Twist. As dancers grew more tired they would do less work, moving only their hips while standing in place. They then started to add more other creative movements, which prompted the birth of the Swim, the Monkey, the Dog, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, and the Jerk. Director/choreographer Bob Fosse's dance technique is iconic. “Fosse”, as it’s typically referenced, employs abstract gestures, hyper exaggerated shapes and unexpected percussive punctuations, all done with total cool, that made it a stellar standout loved by many, particularly professional dancers. His inimitable style is rendered at one with the Frug in “Sweet Charity”. The f...
For Bob and Stephen, With much love, Jon
A segment of "The Little Prince", with choreographer Bob Fosse dancing in the role of "The Snake".
2001 Broadway tribute to the work of Bob Fosse and dedicated to Gwen Verdon. Including appearances by Ann Reinking and Ben Vereen, et al.
Director/choreographer Bob Fosse's preferred uncut version with material missing from the officially released proshot (including I Guess I'll Miss the Man, and more). Also features different camera angles. Filmed in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Cast: William Katt (Pippin), Ben Vereen (Leading Player), Leslie Denniston (Catherine), Benjamin Rayson (Charlemagne), Martha Raye (Berthe), Chita Rivera (Fastrada)
sweet charity
Begins with the "Wedding Reception" sketch. Songs include "Tonda Wonda Hoy," "You & Your Beautiful Eyes" (both from "At War With the Army") & "It's Magic." Sketches include "The Drive-In" & "The Hotel." (Special Guests include Polly Bergen [who appeared in a few M & L movies], Bob Fosse & Mary Ann Niles)
Bob Fosse interview & profile with David Sheehan
6-minute clip of Bob Fosse in bts footage of 'All That Jazz' ***** READ: Bob Fosse’s “Life as a Long Rehearsal” American Film, 1979 http://verdonfosse.com/bob-fosse-life-as-a-long-rehearsal-american-film-magazine1979/#more-1030
Joel Grey talks about filming Cabaret and his complicated relationship with director Bob Fosse. “Joel Grey: Drawing Back the Curtain” was filmed as part of Groundbreakers with Kevin Sessums at Curran on March 8th, 2015. Groundbreakers with Kevin Sessums is the Curran's occasional onstage series of conversation and performance featuring today’s most compelling thought leaders and artists. Copyright Curran Live, LLC. All rights reserved.
He's the man who helped launch Liza Minnelli to superstardom. Watch as Liza looks back on her first meeting with choreographer and director Bob Fosse. For more on #The Rosie Show, visit Oprah.com. Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN Download the Watch OWN App: http://bit.ly/2hr1nX2 Download the OWN Bold Moves App: http://bit.ly/2hglOIa About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand -- and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social ...
Julie Andrews and George Stevens presenting Bob Fosse with the Oscar® for Directing "Cabaret" at the 45th Annual Academy Awards® in 1973.
AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE - 1962 - An incredible extra-length program, one of the series most exciting episodes; a discussion with and performances by Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon interviewed by Earl Wrightson www.robertsvideos.com or call 1-800-440-2960 as mentioned in Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide & Videohound’s Golden Movie Retriever
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On September 12th, Elte had a pleasure to present a carefully curated selection of photography from award-winning photographer Norman Seeff’s to a group of media, designers, VIP guests and tastemakers. We had the pleasure to interview him about where he gets his creative inspiration from and what still excites him about his job after all these years. Seeff has documented over 500 sessions with artists of many disciplines including musicians, actors, writers, directors, actors, scientists, entrepreneurs, politicians, etc. His creative interaction with renowned creators and innovators includes such luminaries as Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell, Kiss, Steve Jobs, Steve Martin, John Huston, Martin Scorsese, Billy Wilder, Bob Fosse, will.i.am, Tina Turner, Alicia Keys, Sir Francis Crick, Nobel P...
Broadway's original Pippin, JOHN RUBINSTEIN discusses his incredible career on stage, tv and film including stories of working with Ben Vereen, Bob Fosse and Diana Paulus. Mr. Rubinstein is currently playing King Charles in the National Touring Company of PIPPIN.
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http://www.freds.gr/ The Frug (pronounced "froog") was a dance craze from the 1960s that evolved from another dance of the era, the Chicken. The Chicken, which featured lateral body movements, was used primarily as a change of pace step while doing the Twist. As young dancers grew more tired they would do less work, moving only their hips while standing in place. They then started making up arm movements for the dance, which prompted the birth of the Swim, the Monkey, the Dog, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, and the Jerk. The Frug is sometimes referred to as the Surf, Big Bea, and the Thunderbird. A perfect example of a Frug is found in the movie Sweet Charity, which contains a number called "The Rich Man's Frug", a wildly energetic dance number comprising three "movements" ("The Aloof", ...
Various clips of Bob Fosse dancing, with commentary by Gwen Verdon. The clips range from 1949 (The Morey Amsterdam Show) to 1962 (The Garry Moore Show).
Bob Fosse is one of my favourite dancers and choreographers. His groundbreaking jazz steps are influenced by the cake- and the camel walk, historical performed by great vaudeville dancers like Joe Frisco and Jack Cole, counteracted by his own inventions, the chick walk, the fan kick, the hinge walk and the drag step. His choreographies followed the golden era of the hollywood musical genre and transformed it into new spheres. This clip shows two shortcuts, `Hey Big Spender´ and `The Rich Man´s Frug´ from his first movie as a director: Sweet Charity (1969), based on Federico Fellini´s Nights on Cabiria.
Uma cena do filme All That jazz ,1979,protagonizado por Roy Scheider
http://www.freds.gr/ " Who's Got the Pain " from Damn Yankees a 1958 musical film made by Warner Bros., a modern version of the Faust story involving the New York Yankees and Washington Senators baseball teams. The film is based on the 1955 Broadway musical of the same name. The film version was directed by George Abbott, as was the earlier stage version, with assistance from Stanley Donen. With the exception of Tab Hunter in the role of Joe Hardy (replacing Stephen Douglass), the Broadway principals reprised their stage roles, including Gwen Verdon as Lola. http://www.freds.gr/ * Δεν έχω στην ιδιοκτησία μου τα δικαιώματα του τραγουδιού ή του βίντεο. Τα δικαιώματα ανήκουν στους δημιουργούς και παραγωγούς. *I do not own the rights of the song or the video . No copyright intended. ...
2001 Broadway tribute to the work of Bob Fosse and dedicated to Gwen Verdon. Including appearances by Ann Reinking and Ben Vereen, et al.
amazing dancing by the only Bob Fossee
This video showcases the inherent trepidation, exhilaration, and physical thrill of DANCING while highlighting some of the best dancers in films––like Ann Reinking, Rita Morena, Cynthia Rhodes, Leslie Browne, Mikhail Baryshnikov, even Bob Fosse himself! As an editor who’s also a dancer, this was a joy to make. I hope every dancer––or dance enthusiast––will enjoy watching it. The song 'Last Dance’ was featured in the disco film ‘Thank God It’s Friday’. It won an Academy Award for Best Song in 1978. NOWNESS: https://www.nowness.com/series/nowness-picks/last-dance-the-supercut The Nerdist: https://nerdist.com/watch-this-fabulous-dance-movie-supercut-set-to-donna-summers-last-dance/ Laughing Squid: http://laughingsquid.com/a-supercut-of-popular-dance-scenes-in-films-set-to-the-song-last-dan...
The Frug evolved from another dance of its era, “the Chicken”, which featured lateral body movements primarily used as a change of pace while doing the Twist. As dancers grew more tired they would do less work, moving only their hips while standing in place. They then started to add more other creative movements, which prompted the birth of the Swim, the Monkey, the Dog, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, and the Jerk. Director/choreographer Bob Fosse's dance technique is iconic. “Fosse”, as it’s typically referenced, employs abstract gestures, hyper exaggerated shapes and unexpected percussive punctuations, all done with total cool, that made it a stellar standout loved by many, particularly professional dancers. His inimitable style is rendered at one with the Frug in “Sweet Charity”. The f...
For Bob and Stephen, With much love, Jon
A segment of "The Little Prince", with choreographer Bob Fosse dancing in the role of "The Snake".
sweet charity
Featuring Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Michael York, Marisa Berenson and Bob Fosse.
2001 Broadway tribute to the work of Bob Fosse and dedicated to Gwen Verdon. Including appearances by Ann Reinking and Ben Vereen, et al.
This week's podcast is Frank and Nick discuss Bob Fosse's STAR 80, top five performances of Eric Roberts and Ellen Barken and Ex Machina.
Cabaret is a 1972.. http://diodemovie.blogspot.com/=0068327 ..musical film directed by Bob Fosse and starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey.