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Bob Fosse

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The Profile

Bob Fosse (1927–1987) was an American choreographer and film director whose signature style reshaped stage and screen musicals. His films include Cabaret (1972), Lenny (1974), and All That Jazz (1979).

Won the Academy Award for Best Director for Cabaret (1972) and received multiple Tony and Emmy Awards; renowned for a distinctive jazz-based choreography style (hats, angular lines, turned-in knees, and precise isolations).

Two reviews explore Fosse’s range: the historicized spectacle of Cabaret and the stark biopic Lenny. They praise his precise direction, thematic boldness, and period detail. Performances by Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, and Dustin Hoffman are highlighted alongside awards and technical craft. The pieces frame Fosse as both choreographer and incisive filmmaker.

Notable Quotes

❝ Cabaret is unanimously considered the best example of a modern musical.

❝ Mentioning Bob Fosse, most people associate him with significant titles like "Cabaret" and "All That Jazz," but honestly, I don't know how many remember his uncomfortable film "Lenny," made in 1974.