A group of dancers on stage lifting their hands up while looking to the left. They wear variations of black costumes.

Celebrating 50 Years of Chicago

In the spring of 1975, Chicago premiered on Broadway. Directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, it razzle-dazzled audiences in a counterintuitive way: by emphasizing sophisticated­ style over flashy production elements. The musical returned to Broadway in 1996, after Ann Reinking re-created Fosse’s choreography […]

A studio of dancers imitate a signature Fosse position, legs in parallel and knees bent, arms lightly flexed behind them as they look over their right shoulder.

The Verdon Fosse Legacy Teams Up With Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s fall season opener features dances by Lar Lubovitch, Kyle Abraham, resident choreographer Aszure Barton—and Bob Fosse. Yes, that Bob Fosse. The company premiere of Sweet Gwen Suite, by Fosse and his muse, Gwen Verdon, takes place November 15–24 at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Kolton Krouse poses in profile against a dark backdrop. One leg extends long along the ground, their supporting knee bent, arms draping behind their hips. Their hips thrust forward to create a hinge. Krouse looks over their shoulder to smolder at the camera, short blond hair slicked back and lips painted red. They wear heeled lace-up jazz boots, fishnet tights, and a black fashion leotard with geometric cutouts at the hips and billowy long sleeves.

Kolton Krouse Blazes Their Own Trail On Broadway and Beyond

In “Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’,” 27-year-old Kolton Krouse, who is nonbinary, performed a track that included roles in both heels and flats. It was a significant step toward inclusivity that also felt natural. Fosse asked dancers to be themselves onstage; “DANCIN’” simply showed Krouse as Krouse.

The Performances We're Penciling Into Our Calendars Over the Next Month

Festivals, farewells, fresh works—the next month promises all that and more. Here’s a mix of online and in-person shows we’re trying to fit into our refreshingly busy calendars. Hello, Goodbye NEW YORK CITYBack onstage in its home theater at last, New York City Ballet premieres new works by contemporary dance darlings Sidra Bell and Andrea […]

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