I'm really glad we didn't cancel our Foxtel subscription now that Fox Showcase are screening some terrific mini series simultaneously with the U.S.A
I reviewed this series after one episode so after seeing it all and while still enjoying it I must deduct a rating point mainly for the script which at times makes you dislike Fosse intently while in my opinion minimising Gwen Verdon's contribution to the Broadway stage.
Fosse and Verdon- the tell all (at times tell too much) story of the great Broadway choreographer Bob Fosse and his once wife and lifelong friend the fabulous Broadway dancer and performer who originated the roles of Charity Hope Valentine in Sweet Charity and Roxy Hart In Chicago. The 2 main actors in this series Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell give superb performances and the dance sequences are faultless . My only criticism is that the series seems to dwell too much on Fosse's womanising ,drug dependant and unpleasant personality and not enough on Gwen Verdon's great accomplishments in her career .I would have liked more musical numbers from her other shows like RedHead and especially mention the great tribute that Broadway gave her when she died by dimming all the lights on Broadway and crowning her the Greatest Dancer to ever brighten the Broadway stage but it's really good television.
I reviewed this series after one episode so after seeing it all and while still enjoying it I must deduct a rating point mainly for the script which at times makes you dislike Fosse intently while in my opinion minimising Gwen Verdon's contribution to the Broadway stage.
Fosse and Verdon- the tell all (at times tell too much) story of the great Broadway choreographer Bob Fosse and his once wife and lifelong friend the fabulous Broadway dancer and performer who originated the roles of Charity Hope Valentine in Sweet Charity and Roxy Hart In Chicago. The 2 main actors in this series Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell give superb performances and the dance sequences are faultless . My only criticism is that the series seems to dwell too much on Fosse's womanising ,drug dependant and unpleasant personality and not enough on Gwen Verdon's great accomplishments in her career .I would have liked more musical numbers from her other shows like RedHead and especially mention the great tribute that Broadway gave her when she died by dimming all the lights on Broadway and crowning her the Greatest Dancer to ever brighten the Broadway stage but it's really good television.