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The Immortal Icons of Dance Podcast celebrates dancers of the past. Each week we interview a guest who worked with one of the great dancers of the 20th century. We collect oral histories of their experiences and memories so that future generations can continue to learn from the icons who have become immortal through the legacy they left behind.
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- 4 days ago34 min
Ep. 33 Suzanne Charny on Fosse and The Frug
In this episode I’m speaking with Suzanne Charny who is known as "The Ponytail Girl" in Fosse's "Rich Man's Frug" in the 1969 film Sweet Charity. Suzanne began her professional stage career at 15, when she auditioned for Jerome Robbins inWest Side Story and was cast as a Shark girl in a production that toured Australia. Earlier in her career she was also a featured dancer on NBC’s Hullabaloo. After appearing on Broadway in Do Re Mi and the original Sweet Charity, Suzanne transitioned her career to Hollywood.www.immortaliconsofdance.com
- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
Ep. 32 Virginia Johnson on Arthur Mitchell
In this episode I interview Virginia Johnson, one of the original members of Dance Theatre of Harlem. where she became a principal dancer and performed around the world for nearly three decades. After her performing career she was the founding editor of POINTE Magazine. She later returned to the company as its Artistic Director, helping lead DTH into a new era. www.immortaliconsofdance.com
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Ep. 31 Jim Huntley on His Dance Career
In this episode I speak to Jim Huntley, a vibrant 93-year-old dancer, choreographer, director, and producer. Jim’s career spans more than seven decades, from dancing alongside Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Ann-Margret to appearing in Mary Poppins, Flower Drum Song, Babes in Toyland, The Happiest Millionaire, and so many more. Jim Also traveled the world choreographing and directing for television and stage.www.immortaliconsofdance.com
- Dec 5, 202553 min
Ep. 30 Lisa Mordente on Chita Rivera and Chicago
In this episode, Lisa Mordente talks about meeting Bob Fosse as a teenager, and watching her mother, Chita Rivera, rehearse and perform in Chicago (1975). Lisa was the first baby born of a "Shark" and a "Jet"—her father, Tony Mordente played "A-Rab" in the original Broadway production of West Side Story, where he met Chita who was playing "Anita." Lisa recalls the backstage antics of the cast, and the inspiration she found in watching Gwen Verdon and her mother perform together.Additional Resources:The VaultAdditional Chicago FootageChita: A Memoir by Chita Rivera
- Nov 26, 202555 min
Ep. 29 Marsha Bagwell on Chicago
In this episode, Marsha Bagwell tells us about her time in the original cast of Chicago (1975) as the standby for Matron Mama Morton and Mary Sunshine. Marsha became Gwen Verdon's personal assistant during the production and was privy to many private conversations regarding the show. She shares unparalleled insight on Bob Fosse's process, Gwen Verdon's generosity, and the quirks and personalities of the entire cast.The VaultAdditional Chicago Footage
- Nov 21, 20251h 11m
Ep. 28 Lenora Nemetz on Chicago
In this episode, Lenora Nemetz discusses working with Bob Fosse as the standby for both Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera in Chicago (1975). She recalls going on for Gwen as "Roxie" during the out-of-town try-out without any rehearsals. Lenora also took over the role "Velma" full time after Chita left the show and Ann Reinking joined as Roxie.Additional Resources:The Vault Blog PostsChicago History YouTube Playlist
- Nov 18, 20251h 0m
Ep. 27 Pamela Sousa on Chicago & A Chorus Line
In this episode, we hear from Pamela Sousa who was an ensemble member in the original cast of Bob Fosse's 1975 musical Chicago, starring Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera. Later, she performed in Michael Bennet's A Chorus Line as a Cassie replacement. Pamela shares her experiences working with both of these legendary choreographers.Additional Resources:Visit the Vault - Chicago 50th AnniversaryChicago 50th YouTube PlaylistChita: A Memoir by Chita RiveraKander & Ebb MemoirFOSSE by Sam Wasson
- Jul 25, 202553 min
Ep. 26 Jessica Lee Goldyn on A Chorus Line
In the episode, Jessica Lee Goldyn discusses her early experiences learning A Chorus Line as a child, training with Baayork Lee and Donna McKechnie, and performing Cassie in the closing week of the 2006 Broadway Revival of a A Chorus Line.Watch on YouTube
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The Immortal Icons of Dance Podcast celebrates dancers of the past. Each week we interview a guest who worked with one of the great dancers of the 20th century. We collect oral histories of their experiences and memories so that future generations can continue to learn from the icons who have become immortal through the legacy they left behind.
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