- (1969) Stage: Appeared in "Coco" on Broadway. Musical.
- (1971) Stage: Appeared in "Wild and Wonderful" on Broadway. Musical.
- (1972) Stage: Appeared in "Pippin" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Book by Roger O. Hirson [Uncredited]. Book by / Choreographed by / Directed by Bob Fosse'. Music / lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Musical Director: Stanley Lebowsky. Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns. Dance arrangements by John Berkman. Choreographed by Bob Fosse. Imperial Theatre (moved to The Minskoff Theatre from 15 Mar 1977-close): 23 Oct 1972-12 Jun 1977 (1944 performances + 5 previews that began on 18 Oct 1972). Cast: Eric Berry (as "Charles"), Jill Clayburgh (as "Catherine"), Leland Palmer (as "Fastrada"), John Rubinstein (as "Pippin"), Irene Ryan (as "Berthe"; died on 26 Apr 1973; initially replaced by Lucie Lancaster) Ben Vereen (as "Leading Player"), Roger A. Bigelow (as "Dance Alternate"), Candy Brown (as "Player"), Christopher Chadman (as "Lewis"), Cheryl Clark (as "Dance Alternate"), Kathryn Doby (as "Player"), Gene Foote (as "Noble"), Roger Hamilton (as "The Head" / "Field Marshall"), Richard Korthaze (as "Beggar"), John Mineo (as "Musician"), Jennifer Nairn-Smith (as "Player"), Shane Nickerson (as "Theo"), Paul Solen (as "Peasant"), Pamela Sousa (as "Player"). Standbys: Northern J. Calloway (as "Leading Player"), Lucie Lancaster (as "Berthe"), Will McMillan (as "Theo"), Walter Willison (as "Pippin"). Understudies: Candy Brown (as "Fastrada"), Gene Foote (as "Leading Player"), Roger Hamilton (as "Charles"), Ann Reinking (as "Catherine"). Replacement actors included: Sandahl Bergman (as "Player") [unknown dates], Betty Buckley (as "Catherine") [from 11 Jun 1973-?], Antonia Ellis (as "Fastrada") [from 5 Jan 1976-?], Lucie Lancaster (as "Berthe") [from Apr 1973-?], Dorothy Stickney (as "Berthe") [from 11 Jun 1973-?]. Produced by Stuart Ostrow. NOTE: Ms. Ryan was nominated (posthumously) for Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical).
- (1974) Stage: Appeared (as "Maggie") in "Over Here!" on Broadway. Musical. Book by Will Holt. Music / lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Musical Director: Joseph Klein. Dance arrangements / Vocal arrangements by Louis St. Louis. Music orchestrated by Michael Gibson and Jim Tyler. Scenic Design by Douglas W. Schmidt. Choreographed by Patricia Birch. Directed by Tom Moore. Shubert Theatre: 6 Mar 1974-4 Jan 1975 (341 performances + 13 previews that began on 21 Feb 1974). Cast: Maxene Andrews (as "Pauline de Paul"), Patty Andrews (as "Paulette de Paul'), MacIntyre Dixon (as "Father"), John Driver (as "Bill"; Broadway debut), William Griffis (as "Rankin"), Marilu Henner (as "Donna"), Bette Henritze (as "Mother"), John Mineo (as "Lucky"), William Newman (as "Sarge"), Janie Sell (as "Mitzi"), April Shawhan (as "June"), Phyllis Somerville (as "Wilma"), John Travolta (as "Misfit"), Douglass Watson (as "Norwin Spokesman"), Jim Weston (as "Make-out"), Treat Williams (as "Utah"), Samuel E. Wright (as "Sam"). Produced by Kenneth Waissman and Maxine Fox. Associate Producer: Lou Kramer. NOTE: Ms. Birch was nominated for Tony Award for Best Choreographer.
- (1975) Stage: Appeared (as "Joan of Arc")_in "Goodtime Charley" on Broadway. Musical. Book by Sidney Michaels. Music by Larry Grossman. Lyrics by Hal Hackady. Music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick. Incidental music by / Musical Director: Arthur B. Rubinstein. Dance arrangements by Daniel Troob [earliest Broadway credit]. Choreographed by Onna White. Directed by Peter H. Hunt. Palace Theatre: 3 Mar 1975-31 May 1975 (104 performances + 12 previews, that began on 20 Feb 1975). Cast: Joel Grey (as "Charley"), Susan Browning (as "Agnes Sorel"), Jay Garner (as "Archbishop Regnault de Chartres"), Richard B. Shull (as "Minguet"), Louis Zorich (as "Gen. George de La Tremouille"), Ed Becker (as "Pope" / "One of the Citizen, Soldier, Peasant and Hostile Trios" / "Singer"), Kenneth Bridges (as "Third English Captain" / "One of the Citizen, Soldier, Peasant and Hostile Trios" / "First Soldier" / "Singer"), Rhoda Butler (as "Queen Kate" / "Singer"), Peggy Cooper (as "Yolande" / "Singer"), Kathe Dezina (as "Estelle" / "Singer"), Andy Hostettler (as "Jester" / "Dancer"), Dan Joel (as "Louis" / "Dancer"), Grace Keagy (as "Isabella of Bavaria"; Broadway debut), Nancy Killmer (as "Marie" / "Singer"), Cam Lorendo (as "Servant" / "Dancer"), Glen McClaskey (as "Dancer"), Ross Miles (as "Servant" / "Dancer"), Tod Miller (as "Dancer"), Hal Norman (as "Charles VI" / "Second English Captain" / "Herald" / "Third Soldier" / "Singer"), Julie Pars (as "Dancer"), Sal Pernice (as "Dancer"), George Ramos (as "Servant" / "Dancer"), Kathleen Robey (as "Dancer"), Charles Rule (as "Phillip of Burgundy" / "First English Captain" / "Chef" / "Guard" / "Singer"), Jane Ann Sargia (as "Singer"), Patrick Swayze (as "Servant" / "Dancer"), Brad Tyrrell (as "Henry V" / "One of the Citizen, Soldier, Peasant and Hostile Trios" / "Second Soldier" / "Singer"), Gordon Joseph Weiss (as "Jester" / "Dancer"), Jerry Yoder (as "Dancer"). Standby: Austin Pendleton (as "Charley"). Produced by Max Brown and Byron Goldman. Produced in association with Robert Victor and Stone Widney.
- (1975) Stage: Appeared (as "Roxie Hart"; replacement from 7 Feb 77) in "Chicago" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Book by Fred Ebb (also lyrics) and Bob Fosse. Music by John Kander. Based on the play "Chicago" by Maurine Dallas Watkins. Musical Director: Stanley Lebowsky. Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns. Dance arrangements by Peter Howard. Choreographed / directed by Bob Fosse. Assistant Choreographer: Tony Stevens. Scenic Design by Tony Walton. Costume Design by Patricia Zipprodt. Lighting Design by Jules Fisher. Sound Design by Abe Jacob. Hair Design by Romaine Green. Assistant Scenic Design: John Kasarda. 46th Street Theatre: 3 Jun 1975-27 Aug 1977 (936 performances + 24 previews that began on 12 May 1975). Cast: Jerry Orbach (as "Billy Flynn"), Chita Rivera (as "Velma Kelly"), Gwen Verdon (as "Roxie Hart"), Barney Martin (as "Amos Hart"), Mary McCarty (as "Matron"), M. O'Haughey (as "Mary Sunshine"), Candy Brown (as "June"), Hank Brunjes (as "Dance Alternate"), Christopher Chadman (as "Fred Casely"), Cheryl Clark (as "Liz"), Graciela Daniele (as "Hunyak"), Gene Foote (as "Aaron"), Gary Gendell (as "Court Clerk"), Richard Korthaze (as "Sgt. Fogarty"), Michon Peacock (as "Annie"), Charlene Ryan (as "Go-To-Hell-Kitty"), Ron Schwinn (as "Judge"), Paul Solen (as "Harry"), Pamela Sousa (as "Mona"), Monica Tiller (as "Dance Alternate"), Michael Vita (as "Martin Harrison"). Standbys: Marsha Bagwell (as "Mary Sunshine" / "Matron"), Lenora Nemetz (as "Roxie Hart"). Understudies: Richard Korthaze (as "Amos Hart"), Michon Peacock (as "Velma Kelly"). Replacement actors during production run: Mace Barrett, Joan Bell (as "Annie") [from 10 May 1976-?], Georgia Creighton (as "Matron") [from Jul 1977-?], Rex Everhart (as "Amos Hart") [from 20 Feb 1976-?], Fern Fitzgerald (as "Go-To-Hell-Kitty"), Richard Korthaze (as "Amos Hart") [from Aug 1977-?], Debra Lyman (as "Mona"), Peter Marinos (as "Mary Sunshine") [from 17 May 1976-?], Liza Minnelli (as "Roxie Hart"), [from 8 Aug 1975-13 Sep 1975], Lenora Nemetz (as "Roxie Hart") [from 30 Jul 1975-?], (and as "Velma Kelly") [from 28 Jul 1976-?], Gena Ramsel (as "Go-To-Hell-Kitty"), Alaina Reed (as "Matron") [from 10 Jan 1977-13 Jul 1977], Gwen Verdon (as "Roxie Hart") [from 15 Sep 1975-?]. Standbys: Elaine Cancilla (as "Velma Kelly"), Steve Elmore (as "Billy Flynn"), Peter Marinos (as "Mary Sunshine"), Candace Tovar (as "Roxie Hart"). Produced by Robert Fryer and James Cresson. Produced in association with Martin Richards, Joseph Harris and Ira Bernstein. NOTE: Filmed as Chicago (2002).
- Documentary - Mad Hot Ballroom - as a judge (2005).
- (1988) Stage: Choreographed (w/Chet Walker) Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's musical, "Pal Joey", at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, IL, with Shannon Cochran, Carlin Glynn, Barbara E. Robertson in the cast. The crew included Kevin Stites (musical director/original incidental music), Michael Philippi (lighting designer), Martin Pakledinaz (costume designer), Thomas Lynch (scenic designer). Directed by Robert Falls.
- (2002) Stage: Choreographed Terrence McNally, John Kander and Fred Ebb's new adaptation of the musical, "The Visit", at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, IL, with Chita Rivera in the cast. The crew included Brian MacDevitt (lighting designer). Frank Galati was the director.
- (1992) Stage: Appeared in "Tommy Tune Tonite!" on Broadway. Revue/Special Production.
- (1996) Stage: Appeared in "Chicago" on Broadway. Musical comedy (revival).
- (1999) Stage: Appeared in "Fosse" on Broadway. Musical revue/dance.
- (2011) Stage: Choreographed "An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin" on Broadway. Special/Concert. Conceived by / directed by Mandy Patinkin. Musical Director: Paul Ford. Cast: Patti LuPone, Mandy Patinkin. Ethel Barrymore Theatre: 21 Nov 2011-13 Jan 2012 (Preview: Nov 16, 2011).
- (1978) Stage: "Dancin' (A New Musical Entertainment)" on Broadway. Musical revue. Featuring songs by Neil Diamond ("Prologue (Hot August Night)", "Crunchy Granola Suite"), Jerry Jeff Walker ("Mr. Bojangles"), Johann Sebastian Bach (a transcription from "Sonata for Violin Solo No. 4"), Edgard Varèse ("Ionisation"), Harry Warren ("I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man"), Bob Haggart ("Big Noise From Winnetka"), Ray Bauduc ("Big Noise From Winnetka"), Gil Rodin ("Big Noise From Winnetka"), Bob Crosby ("Big Noise From Winnetka"), Melissa Manchester ("If It Feels Good, Let It Ride", "Easy"), Jerry Leiber ("I've Got Them Feelin' Too Good Today Blues"), Cat Stevens ("Was Dog a Doughnut"), Louis Prima ("Sing, Sing, Sing"), Barry Mann ("Here You Come Again"), Cynthia Weil ("Here You Come Again"), George M. Cohan ("Yankee Doodle Dandy"), Sigmund Romberg ("Stout Hearted Men"), Felix Powell ("Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile"), John Philip Sousa ("The Stars and Stripes Forever") and Ralph Burns ("Dancin'"). Featuring songs with lyrics by Neil Diamond ("Prologue (Hot August Night)", "Crunchy Granola Suite"), Jerry Jeff Walker ("Mr. Bojangles"), Johnny Mercer ("I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man"), Bob Haggart ("Big Noise From Winnetka"), Ray Bauduc ("Big Noise From Winnetka"), Gil Rodin ("Big Noise From Winnetka"), Bob Crosby ("Big Noise From Winnetka"), Carole Bayer Sager ("If It Feels Good, Let It Ride", "Easy"), Mike Stoller ("I've Got Them Feelin' Too Good Today Blues"), Cat Stevens ("Was Dog a Doughnut"), Barry Mann ("Here You Come Again"), Cynthia Weil ("Here You Come Again"), George M. Cohan ("Yankee Doodle Dandy"), Oscar Hammerstein II ("Stout Hearted Men") and George Asaf ("Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile"). Music orchestrated by Ralph Burns. Music arranged by Gordon Lowry Harrell. Choreographed by / directed by Bob Fosse. Additional Choreography by Christopher Chadman. Scenic Design by Peter Larkin. Broadhurst Theatre (moved to The Ambassador Theatre from 30 Nov 1980-close): 27 Mar 1978-27 Jun 1982 (1774 performances + 13 previews that began on 16 Mar 1978). Produced by Jules Fisher, The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman. Bernard B. Jacobs: President) and Columbia Pictures. Associate Producer: Patty Grubman.
- (5/2/83) Stage: Appeared in "Parade of Stars," at the Palace Theatre on Broadway. Revue. Benefit for the Actors' Fund. Cast: Eddie Albert, Debbie Allen, Edward Asner, Lauren Bacall, Harry Belafonte, Milton Berle, George Burns, David Cassidy, Dick Cavett, Carol Channing, Pam Dawber, Sandy Duncan, Bonnie Franklin, Jack Gilford, Gregory Hines, Ann Jillian, Larry Kert, Richard Kiley, Jack Klugman, Linda Lavin, Michele Lee, Rich Little, Dorothy Loudon, Lee Meredith, Jeanne Moreau, Christopher Plummer, Tony Randall, Lee Roy Reams, Dinah Shore, Jean Stapleton, Gwen Verdon, Fred Waring, James Whitmore, Shelley Winters and Michael York in the cast. Hildy Parks was the writer. John Kander and Fred Ebb were composers. Michael Frayn wrote the book. Robert Randolph was set designer. Alvin Colt was costume designer. Elliot Lawrence was musical director. Albert Stephenson was special musical stager. Clark Jones was director. Alexander H. Cohen was producer.
- Stage: Choreographer for "Pal Joey", Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL.
- (1996-1997 Season) She choreographed Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Charles Strouse's musical, "Applause," at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Stephanie Powers, John Dossett and Kate Jennings Grant in the cast. Gene Saks was director. John McDaniel was musical supervisor. Michael Anania was scenic designer. Howell Binkley was lighting designer. Robert Mackintosh and Tomaz Starzewski were costume designers.
- (May 6 to July 5, 1998) She choreographed the musical, "Chicago," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Charlotte D'Amboise, Jasmine Guy and Brent Barrett in the cast. Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse wrote the book. John Kander was composer. Fred Ebb was lyricist. Ann Walter Bobbie was director. Ken Billington was lighting designer.
- (1999) Richard Maltby Jr., Chet Walker and she developed the musical, "Fosse: A Celebration in Song and Dance," on Broadway in New York City with Valarie Pettiford and Santo Loquasto in the cast. Andrew Bridge was lighting and costume designer. Desmond Richardson and Scott Wise were directors. Ralph Burns and Douglas Besterman were music directors.
- (October 14 to December 6, 1998) She co-directed and choreographed the musical, "Fosse: A Celebration in Song and Dance," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Bob Fosse was original choreographer. Richard Maltby Jr., Chet Walker and she were developers. Gwen Verdon was artistic advisor. Chet Walker was adapted choreographer. Richard Maltby Jr. was director. Andrew Bridge was lighting designer. Jonathan Deans was sound designer.
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