Bob and Gwen on opening night. Photos by Martha Swope. Of opening night: “The audience adored it—they even applauded when the lights first went down—and there are things, very very positive things, for everyone to adore, not least the performers. Both the girls dance their hearts out, together, singly, or leading the splendid band of gypsies who make up most of the rest of the cast. Miss Verdon’s voice, all candy innocence and yet somehow naughtily suggestive of untold viciou

In this episode, Dylis Croman tells us about being mentored by Ann Reinking throughout her career. Dylis was 14 when she first met Ann,...

In this episode, host Lauryn Johnson interviews Broadway actress Mary Ann Lamb. Mary Ann shares insights about her collaborations with...

I often lament not being born a few decades earlier. There are so many dancers and choreographers I wish I could have worked with,...

Happy Opening to the company of Dancin'! As always, I celebrate all theater and dance events by looking back at where we came from. Today...

"Above it all, is Miss Reinking. There are other first-rate performers, but she is clearly the star. Miss Reinking possesses a number of...

Ann Reinking in a clip from the DVD recording of “Fosse” (2001). Start at 1:39:44

Bob Fosse: “That’s one thing I told the kids who showed up for the auditions for this show. If you don’t really love to dance, I said,...

Ann Reinking during the filming of 'Annie' on location at Radio City Music Hall on May 1, 1982. Photos by Walter McBride. Excerpts of...