Gwen Verdon
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Date of Birth:
January 13, 1925
Date of Death:
October 17, 2000 (75)
Birth Place: Culver City, CA, USA
Bio:
Gwen Verdon was an American dancer and actress of stage and screen. While she originated many roles in musicals, she is also strongly identified with her second husband, director–choreographer Bob Fosse, remembered as the muse/collaborator for whom he choreographed much of his work.
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Gwen Verdon Biography
Gwen Verdon was an American dancer and actress of stage and screen. While she originated many roles in musicals, she is also strongly identified with her second husband, director–choreographer Bob Fosse, remembered as the muse/collaborator for whom he choreographed much of his work.Verdon starred in the original productions of Chicago (1975), Sweet Charity (1966), Damn Yankees (1956), and Can-Can (1953). Films include Marvin's Room (1966), Cocoon (1985), and Damn Yankees (1958). Verdon won 4 Tony Awards throughout her lifetime and was nominated for 2 others.
Gwen Verdon Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 1999 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre ![]() |
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Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
Gwen Verdon , Chicago | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1966 - Best Performance ![]() |
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Gwen Verdon, Sweet Charity | ||
Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
Gwen Verdon, Sweet Charity | ||
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical ![]() |
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Gwen Verdon, Redhead | ||
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical ![]() |
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Gwen Verdon, New Girl In Town | ||
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
Gwen Verdon, New Girl In Town | ||
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical ![]() |
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Gwen Verdon, Damn Yankees | ||
Tony Awards - 1954 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical ![]() |
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Gwen Verdon, Can-Can | ||
Theatre World Awards - 1953 - Performance ![]() |
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Gwen Verdon, Can-Can |
Gwen Verdon News

by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2022
Complete casting announced for the Harvey Evans Tribute includes Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Joel Grey, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum, Penny Worth and Tony Yazbeck, directed by Lawrence Leritz. Tony nominated Broadway star Tony Yazbeck will join A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 - 9 PM at The Triad Theatre.

by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2022
Joel Grey, the Academy Award, Tony Award and Golden Globe winning star will join A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 - 9PM at The Triad Theatre.

by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022
The evening will be hosted by his good friend and fellow hoofer, Lee Roy Reams, and features performances and remembrances by Jim Brochu, Anita Gillette, Kurt Peterson, Marianne Tatum and Penny Worth and directed by DO40 board member Lawrence Leritz, producer and choreographer of The Triad Theatre's hit show Boobs! The Musical.

by Lauren Gienow - Jun 5, 2022
Stratford Festival audiences have been waiting a while for some 'razzle dazzle' and we finally got it when, after being sidelined by the pandemic in 2020, CHICAGO had its much-anticipated opening at the Festival Theatre exactly 47 years to the day the original production opened on Broadway! This production, directed and choreographed by Donna Feore, was well worth the wait. With incredible music, innovative and ambitious design and choreography, and dazzling performances from the entire company, this show is sure to be a hit with audiences all season long.

by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2022
There are just two more chances to hear Rian Keating Sings Jacques Brel: on Thursday June 2 at 7 PM and again on Saturday, June 11 at 4 PM, at Don't Tell Mama. Music director is Woody Regan; directed by Tanya Moberly. All proceeds benefit the Golden Door Scholarship Fund.

by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2022
A bevy of performers bringing a new wave of fresh perspective to the world of ballet, plus internationally renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, have just been added to Fire Island Dance Festival’s luminous lineup.

by Michael Rabice - May 23, 2022
Americana and the Golden Age of the Broadway musical has happily landed at the Shaw Festival in their knock it out of the park production of DAMN YANKEES. After years without a staged musical at the Festival Theatre and repeated cancellations of it's production of GYPSY (thanks Covid!), the magic of the American musical comedy can be seen once again.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE will be directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Stephanie Pope Lofgren who was an original cast member of London’s West End production. SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE plays from Tuesday, June 7 thru Sunday, June 19, 2022.

by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022
An electrifying roster of dancers from around the world will take the stage July 15-17, 2022, at Fire Island Dance Festival.

by Michael Dale - May 8, 2022
This week I saw a Broadway farce, an Off-Broadway history play and an Off-Off Broadway adaptation all written and directed by women.
Gwen Verdon Videos

by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 23, 2022
The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Pamela! The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome actress and activist Pamela Anderson making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

by Stage Tube - Sep 28, 2021
The 18th Fall for Dance Festival launches City Center's re-opening for in-person performances. Experience the thrill of live dance again in five unique programs - each featuring three different groups of artists and companies presented this year without intermissions - all for the price of a movie ticket.

by Stage Tube - Mar 11, 2021
Audra McDonald discusses a year without Broadway, gushes about the star-studded cast of The Good Fight and shares her experience meeting Aretha Franklin.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 28, 2020
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge continues the Broadway Rewind with a new edition that features Whoopi Goldberg, the late great composer Cy Coleman and starts things off with a sneak peek of the Broadway musical Little Women, which starred Sutton Foster, Maureen McGovern and Danny Gurwin.

by Stage Tube - Dec 16, 2019
Last night, CBS aired the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors, which paid tribute to conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Sesame Street, and Linda Ronstadt.

by Stage Tube - Sep 23, 2019
Last night, Michelle Williams won the 2019 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role as Gwen Verdon on FX's FOSSE/VERDON! Williams took the stage to give a passionate speech where she thanked her bosses for listening to her needs and paying her equally.

by Stage Tube - Aug 7, 2019
Michelle Williams stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday night to talk about her lifelong love of singing and dancing, what it was like when she first met Lin-Manuel Miranda, and working with Julianne Moore in After the Wedding.

by Stage Tube - Jun 3, 2019
FX has released a behind the scenes clip, where viewers can meet Nicole Fosse, the real-life daughter of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon.

by Stage Tube - Jun 1, 2019
Just can't get enough of Gwen Verdon, following the finale of Fosse/Verdon last week? Check out this flashback video of Verdon, interviewed backstage at the 1986 Broadway revival of Sweet Charity.

by Stage Tube - May 31, 2019
FX has released a behind the scenes clip of Fosse/Verdon that shows how Fosse and Verdon's groundbreaking choreography was recreated for the original series.