Bob Fosse
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Interview: Scott Thompson of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE! at El Portal (Apr 25, 2026)
Mark Ballas Returns to CHICAGO on Broadway After Illness: 'Great to Be Back' (Apr 24, 2026)
LIZA! AT 80 Celebration To Feature Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy, Beth Leavel and More (Apr 23, 2026)
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Bob Fosse was an American actor, choreographer, dancer, and film and stage director. He directed and choreographed musical works on stage and screen, including the stage musicals The Pajama Game (1954), Damn Yankees (1955), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1961), Sweet Charity (1966), Pippin (1972), and Chicago (1975). He directed the films Sweet Charity (1969), Cabaret (1972), Lenny (1975), All That Jazz (1979), and Star 80 (1983).
Fosse's distinctive style of choreography included turned-in knees and "jazz hands". He is the only person ever to have won Oscar, Emmy, and Tony awards in the same year (1973). He was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning Best Director for Cabaret, and won the Palme D'Or in 1980 for All That Jazz. He won a record eight Tonys for his choreography, as well as one for direction for Pippin.
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Video: Mark Ballas & Whitney Leavitt Perform 'We Both Reached For the Gun' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2026-04-14 12:58:43
Video: Watch Mark Ballas Sing 'All I Care About Is Love' in CHICAGO on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-09 12:47:01
Video: Mark Ballas Shares How DANCING WITH THE STARS Performance Led to CHICAGO
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-08 14:06:52
Video: Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt Take First Bows Together in CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-04-06 23:04:12
Video: Whitney Leavitt Gets Tattoo to Celebrate Breaking CHICAGO Ticket Record
by Michael Major - 2026-03-18 16:25:40
Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE With American Dance Machine At The York Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-16 23:04:25
Video: Watch Alex Newell Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2025-11-25 13:40:31
Video: Watch 'What I Did for Love' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Michael Major - 2025-09-30 14:04:36
Video: Watch Jacqueline B. Arnold Sing 'When You're Good to Mama' in CHICAGO
by Michael Major - 2025-08-28 14:01:40
Video: Ashley Graham Talks Manifesting Her Broadway Dreams on Her Vision Board
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-09 11:37:00
Video: Watch Jessica Lee Goldyn Perform 'Music & the Mirror' The York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala
by Michael Major - 2025-03-25 11:43:58
Video: Liza Minnelli Talks About Father Vincente in LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-29 12:22:47
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-09-16 22:38:59
News
by Gavin Glynn - Apr 25, 2026
All Roads Theatre Company (ARTCO) will present the World Premiere of the musical revue, THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE. Created by Scott Thompson and Fred Barton, this production celebrates the legendary work of composer Jule Styne. The show features a cast of Broadway headliners, including Anneliese van der Pol, Nick Adams, Lana Gordon, Angel Reda, Rhett George, and Neil Starkenberg, accompanied by an 11-piece LIVE band! This production will run for five performances only, from May 1–3, 2026, at the iconic El Portal Theatre in old town North Hollywood.
by Michael Major - Apr 24, 2026
Mark Ballas has made his return to Chicago on Broadway after facing an illness that kept him out of performances. The Dancing With the Stars pro took to his Instagram Story to thank audiences for their support after he was cleared to resume.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Transport Group announced tickets on sale for LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE, a one-night-only tribute at Carnegie Hall featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy, Andrew Rannells, and more honoring Liza Minnelli's 60-year career.
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 22, 2026
Palm Springs' vibrant theatre scene is abuzz with anticipation as 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman' takes center stage at the Palm Canyon Theatre. Running through April 26, this compelling production invites audiences into a world of fantasy and harsh reality, brilliantly brought to life by a stellar creative team and cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Broadway Dream Roles lit up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre with performances by Jordan Fisher, Santino Fontana, Ali Stroker, and Lillias White. Check out photos and video of the event.
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2026
Mark Ballas was forced to step out of Monday's performance of Chicago on Broadway mid-show due to illness. After missing performances over the weekend due to illness, Ballas that after trying to return for act one, he apologized for having to leave.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Schmigadoon! is now open at the Nederlander Theatre! Alex Brightman & Sara Chase star — read what every major critic is saying in our full review roundup.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Stephanie Pope brings LIVIN' IT UP! back to 54 Below for a third time, directed by Tony winner Ben Vereen, featuring songs from CHICAGO, HADESTOWN, and stories of Broadway legends.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Broadway veteran Stephanie Pope will bring her critically acclaimed show LIVIN' IT UP to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, directed by Tony winner Ben Vereen, featuring songs from CHICAGO, HADESTOWN, and more.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 19, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will return to Philadelphia's Forrest Theatre for the first time since 2009, presented by Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.
by Steve Sucato - Apr 15, 2026
Maria Caruso’s Bodiography returns to Pittsburgh’s Kelly-Strayhorn Theater this weekend, April 17-19, 2026, for Arcadia, a mixed repertory program of past company favorites and new works, all choreographed by company Founding Director Maria Caruso, including the world premiere of the program’s namesake ballet.
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2026
Chicago has released the first footage of Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt performing together on Broadway! Watch a video of the pair performing 'We Both Reached For the Gun' during their first week together at the iconic musical.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 14, 2026
Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt have reunited and are now starring together in Chicago on Broadway. Their Dancing with the Stars friend, Julianne Hough, paid a visit to the show. Check out photos here!
by André Böke - Apr 13, 2026
A dazzling farewell: 'Mrs. Doubtfire' concludes its German run as an emotional tour de force, combining exuberant choreography, impeccable design, and a superb ensemble into a production brimming with heart. Bound for the UK tour, it sets a formidable standard.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2026
The cast of GOTTA DANCE!, now playing at Stage 42, performed live on FOX5's Good Day New York. The show features choreography from classic musicals including West Side Story, Pippin, and A Chorus Line.
by Michael Major - Apr 9, 2026
Watch Mark Ballas make his debut as 'Billy Flynn' in Chicago on Broadway with a performance of 'All I Care About Is Love,' featuring the musical's ensemble. In a new video shared to his Instagram, Ballas makes his entrance as 'Billy Flynn.'
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2026
There is a lot of razzle dazzle happening at the Ambassador Theatre! Dancing with the Stars couple Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt officially took their first Broadway bows together in Chicago on Broadway. The duo will appear in the production through May 3. Check out photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
After competing together on Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars last year, Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt have reunited on Broadway's Chicago and caught up with Good Morning America to commemorate this milestone. Watch the segment now.
by Audrey Pettit - Apr 8, 2026
Hubbard Street's playful and eclectic winter program marks the company's return to its American roots.
by Neil Brewer - Apr 7, 2026
Chicago is a musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. It premiered on Broadway in 1975, inspired by real-life 1920s murder cases reported by journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins. Initially overshadowed by A Chorus Line, the show achieved iconic status following its 1996 Broadway revival, which went on to become one of the longest‑running productions in Broadway history.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bob Fosse has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Bob Fosse has not appeared in the West End
Bob Fosse has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "Fosse". He received a nomination for Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Sweet Charity". Fosse also received the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre award at the Drama League Awards. At the Outer Critics Circle Awards, he was nominated for Best Choreography for both "Sweet Charity" and "Big Deal". Fosse was also nominated for Best Book of a Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Big Deal". For "Chicago", Fosse's work earned him the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards. He was also nominated for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Dancin'". Fosse received nominations for Best Book of a Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Chicago". He was nominated for Outstanding Director at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Pippin". Other nominations include Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Sweet Charity", Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Pal Joey", and Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Little Me". Fosse's choreography was also recognized with nominations for Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Redhead", "New Girl In Town", "Bells Are Ringing", "Damn Yankees", and "The Pajama Game".
Bob Fosse, the renowned choreographer and director, has received numerous awards throughout his career. Some of his notable accolades include the Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "Fosse," the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards, and the Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Big Deal" and "Sweet Charity." Fosse also won the Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Big Deal," "Dancin'," "Pippin," "Sweet Charity," "Little Me," "Redhead," "Damn Yankees," and "The Pajama Game." In addition to his choreography awards, Fosse was recognized as the Outstanding Director at the Drama Desk Awards for "Pippin" and received the Best Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. He also won the Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Pippin."
Bob Fosse has written 3 shows including Sweet Charity (Conceiver), Chicago (Bookwriter), Big Deal (Bookwriter).
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