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 […]

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.

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.

From major Broadway transfers to a jazzy anniversary extravaganza (and much more in between), March’s performance calendar is chock-full of excitement. Here’s what we’re making time in our schedules to see.

Remembering award-winning dancer, director, choreographer and teacher Chet Walker, an expert in the work of Bob Fosse.

Christine Colby Jacque and Wayne Cilento tackle their current project: the Broadway-bound revival of Dancin’.

Born January 13, 1925, inimitable Broadway star Gwen Verdon was put in dance classes by her mother after suffering rickets as a toddler.

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 […]