- Actors: Ann Reinking, Ben Vereen, Eugene Fleming, Edwaard Liang, Dana Moore
- Directors: Matthew Diamond
- Producers: Judy Kinberg
- Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Vid Canada
- Release Date: May 26 2003
- Run Time: 127 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005UQ8F
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The 1999 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Fosse celebrates the work of director-choreographer Bob Fosse, one of Broadway's and film's truly innovative and distinctive talents. While Fosse's protégé Ann Reinking (also the co-choreographer) and frequent collaborator Ben Vereen are the headliners, the dance revue was conceived as an ensemble piece, so the 32-member cast gets plenty of chances to shine. The nearly two-hour performance features re-creations of dazzling numbers from such milestones as Cabaret ("Mein Herr"), Chicago ("Nowadays"), Sweet Charity ("Big Spender"), The Pajama Game ("Steam Heat"), Dancin' ("I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man"), and All That Jazz ("There'll Be Some Changes Made," among others, but not the stunning "On Broadway" sequence). Reinking, Vereen, and another Fosse collaborator, cast member Dana Moore, also share their memories in interview segments. Filmed in live performance, Fosse stands as a memorial to one man's striking vision, an essential record of many classic routines, and simply a whole lot of fun to watch. --David Horiuchi
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The electricity of one of Broadway's greatest talents springs to life in Fosse, a tribute to the man behind such favorites as Cabaret, Chicago, Sweet Charity, and Pippin. A seductive mixture of physically aggressive dance moves and dazzling visual style, Bob Fosse's approach to theater revolutionized how we experience music and dance, while his mixture of cynicism and sentiment remains timely decades after his death. Join one of Fosse's most gifted collaborators, Ann Reinking, as she and a wild, gyrating cast take you through such memorable standards as "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries," "Steam Heat," "Mein Herr," and the unforgettable "Big Spender." So pull up a seat, put on your dancin' shoes, and get ready for a tune-studded show guaranteed to deliver plenty of "Razzle Dazzle!" Songs: Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, Bye Bye Blackbird, From the Edge, Percussion 4, Big Spender, Crunchy Granola Suite, From This Moment On, Transition/Dance Elements, I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man, Shoeless Joe Ballet, Dancing in the Dark, Steam Heat, I Gotcha, Rich Man's Frug, Silly Thoughts, Cool Hand Luke, Nowadays, The Hot Honey Rag, Glory, Manson Trio, Mein Herr, Take Off with Us/Three Pas de Deux, Razzle Dazzle, Who's Sorry Now, There'll Be Some Changes Made, Mr. Bojangles, Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries (reprise), Sing Sing Sing. 118 minutes.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Fosse,
By A Customer
This review is from: Fosse (Widescreen) (DVD)
Fosse is a truely magical musical revue highlighting all our Bob Fosse favorites from Damn Yankees in the 50s through Big Deal in the 80s. Ben Vareen leads and all star cast of Broadway veterans like Dana Moore, as well as new talent like Meg Gillentine and Rachelle Rak. The dancing is of course phenominal with Ken Alan and Edward Liang leading an all-star cast of dancers. Fosse godess Ann Reinking's re-creation of Fosse's original choregraphy captures that sense of vibration and sensuality so important to his shows. My only complaints: 1. During some spots, the dancing isn't sharp and crisp and the movement isn't together. 2. Ann Reinking should sing and dance more. Some memorable numbers include Steam Heat, I Gotcha, Big Spender, Mr. Bojangles, Mein Herr, Cool Hand Luke, Nowadays, Rich Man's Frug, and Sing, Sing, Sing.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hit, but don't miss,
By Harry Carasso (Paris, France France) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fosse (Widescreen) (DVD)
After seeing the show in Paris, last month, I bought that DVD and couldn't find adequate words to stress my enthusiasm (for both). I'll add only this, for Mr or Ms Pesmothie: check the DVD's credit section and you'll find out that the "phenominal" Dylis Croman is one of the female dancers. By the way, the actual trumpeter, as well as the piano player, gave perfect renditions of the Harry James and Jess Stacey soloes, as performed with the Benny Goodman band at the memorable session of Carnegie Hall, in 1937 (or 1938) It was not improvisation, but the exact transcription of the soloes was necessary in order to obtain that perfect match between music and dancing, which is a trade mark of American professionalism.henry caraso, Paris, France
5.0 out of 5 stars
I was there for the filming,
By susan h (Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fosse (Widescreen) (DVD)
First off , Fosse style of dance is amazing. I was privelaged to have by chance been at the show the very day they filmed this, and OH MY GOSH it was electric. Ben Vereen was incredible and Anne Reinking, well do I really need to say anymore? This should be in every musical lovers collection!
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