Test your knowledge of He Came from Milwaukee, the hit musical revue celebrating the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse. How well do you know the show's journey from early workshops in New York City to its award-winning run on Broadway? Dive into fascinating trivia about its performances in Toronto, Los Angeles, and London, and learn about the creative team that brought Fosse’s legendary style back to life. Ready to discover new facts and see how much you remember? Let’s find out!
International Productions
- Fosse premiered on British television in 2002 as part of the Great Performances series, featuring stars such as Ann Reinking and Ben Vereen.
- The London production of Fosse opened at the West End's Prince of Wales Theatre on February 8, 2000, and concluded its run on January 6, 2001.
Notable Tours
- Before reaching Broadway, Fosse was performed at the North York Performing Arts Theatre in Toronto and later moved to the Colonial Theatre in Boston and the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.
Production Facts
- Fosse is a musical revue that highlights the choreographic work of Bob Fosse and was conceived by Richard Maltby Jr., Chet Walker, and Ann Reinking.
- The inspiration for Fosse originated from Chet Walker, a former dance captain in Bob Fosse's shows, who started workshops in New York City to develop the revue.
- During its Los Angeles performances, significant changes were made to Fosse, including cutting its runtime from three hours and 10 minutes to two hours and 30 minutes.
- The original Broadway production of Fosse opened on January 14, 1999, at the Broadhurst Theatre and ran until August 25, 2001, totaling 1,093 performances.
- Choreography in Fosse was recreated by Ann Reinking and Chet Walker, with dance reconstructions by Lainie Sakakura and Brad Musgrove, and Gwen Verdon served as the artistic advisor.
- Unlike traditional musicals, Fosse did not recreate original musical numbers. Instead, it featured primarily black-and-white costumes and simpler settings, designed to evoke the essence of Bob Fosse's style.
