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Bob Fosse

American choreographer and director
Also known as: Robert Louis Fosse
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Bob Fosse (born June 23, 1927, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.ā€”died September 23, 1987, Washington, D.C.) was an American dancer, choreographer, and director who revolutionized musicals with his distinct style of danceā€”including his frequent use of props, signature moves, and provocative stepsā€”and was well known for eschewing light comedic story lines for darker and more introspective plots. He began on the stage, where he worked on such notable productions as Sweet Charity (1966ā€“67; 1986ā€“87) and Chicago (1975ā€“77),...

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