Ann Reinking Has Passed Away- Page 2

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 12/14/20 at 10:20pm

Dammit, the loss of another one of my personal icons in a 2 week period (the first being Pamela Tiffin on December 2nd - - - my avatar is in her honor).

I was introduced to the magic and talent of Miss Ann Reinking via the 1982 film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, "Annie". I saw her on that big screen with those legs that seemed to go on forever, dancing up a storm and I was in awe! I was obsessed! I made it my business to find out who she was, where she came from, and what she had done up to that point and from there on I was a devoted fan. What an amazingly beautiful, talented woman. She had the whole package. I would watch the "We Got Annie" musical number on a loop and never, ever got tired of it. She was one-of-a-kind! My heart is broken, but she will live on through her work and she will never, ever be forgotten! Fly high and dance your heart out in paradise. You will be missed. 

 

Updated On: 12/14/20 at 10:20 PM

[Kad]

Posted: 12/14/20 at 10:53pm

A shocking and devastating loss. We are fortunate to have so much of her work preserved on film, so her brilliance can shine on for newer generations.

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 12/14/20 at 11:02pm

Kad said: "A shocking and devastating loss. We are fortunate to have so much of her work preserved on film, so her brilliance can shine on for newer generations."

I'd also add that we are lucky that she was passionate about educating the generations of dancers that followed her. She passed on so much knowledge and passion to those who were following in her footsteps.

[SweetLips22]

Posted: 12/14/20 at 11:12pm

Ms Reinking visited Melbourne to oversee a production of Chicago starring the wonderful Caroline O'Connor. During a rehearsal I attended, and knowing 'someone', I was asked if I would like to take Ms Reinking for a walk around the area while certain things were changed, not needing her input..

Needless to say, an hour spent strolling the neighbourhood and chatting, mainly about Australia, was one hour that is mine alone.

Thank you for that Hour and for all the years before.

[DAME]

Posted: 12/14/20 at 11:54pm

Devastated. 

[HogansHero]

Posted: 12/14/20 at 11:56pm

It is so so sad. She was taken from us while still so vital. I think I was most touched by what Chita wrote, and her saying that she had just received the annual poinsettia from Annie. It's like her spirit can live on in a living thing.

[bear88]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 4:27am

Her performance in All That Jazz, playing a fictionalized version of herself, was such a memorable screen performance. An extraordinary dancer, she brought some much-needed lightness at times - as in the playful and warm "Everything Old is New Again." I've watched her dances from that film many times.

But Chicago is certainly her Broadway legacy. Reinking choreographed and starred in the most successful revival of all time. The show would have been a footnote in Bob Fosse's career if not for Reinking, and its successful film adaptation made it one of the few modern movie classics. 

 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 4:59am

The name on everybody's lips right now is REINKING. 

RIP to yet another theatre legend gone too soon in this terrible year. Hopefully more audiences get to witness her iconic, Fosse-esque, Tony-winning Chicago choreo if it reopens.

Updated On: 12/15/20 at 04:59 AM

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 6:06am

I worked on that production of Chicago Ms Reinking was one of a kind, she was fabulous to all us crew. Having spent hours with her in that theatre up too opening night was something special.

Sweetlips what a memory of a fantastic woman.

RIP
 

SweetLips22 said: "Ms Reinking visited Melbourne to oversee a production of Chicago starring the wonderful Caroline O'Connor. During a rehearsal I attended, and knowing 'someone', I was asked if I would like to take Ms Reinking for a walk around the area while certain things were changed, not needing her input..

Needless to say, an hour spent strolling the neighbourhood and chatting, mainly about Australia, was one hour that is mine alone.

Thank you for that Hour and for all the years before."

 

[joevitus]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 10:02am

Wow. As everyone has said, shocking. Seems to have been natural causes, so that's a blessing (no pain, no long term suffering), but death in any manner is a loss. This is a tremendous loss for a great many people. Condolences to her family. 

[binau]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 10:15am

So young and unexpected! 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 11:18am

AUDIO: Reinking w/Joe Bennett (One Rehearsal & Confrontation) ACL Gala

[imeldasturn]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 12:10pm

Audio: Ann Reinking and Bebe Neuwirth sing I Am My Own Friend from Ann's last performance in Chicago

[Demitri2]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 3:26pm

What horrible news. She was one of my favorites. I was lucky enough to see her on stage many times. She brought so much pleasure to so many people. She shall be sorely missed. 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 4:01pm

Also, Reinking's Cassie is the only one I've never seen (via video) from any of the Cassie's on Broadway. Heard it was stunning, just a shame video doesn't exist.

[joevitus]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 4:24pm

There's footage out there--or was--of Donna McKechnie from both her original run and her (short) return in the mid-80's, the latter of which I was lucky enough to see--my first Broadway show, to boot.

[Iclick]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 4:55pm

Im just gutted by this news.  She will be remembered as one of the absolute BEST!!!  So grateful we got to see her shine so brightly.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 12/15/20 at 6:53pm

joevitus said: "There's footage out there--or was--of Donna McKechnie from both her original run and her (short) return in the mid-80's, the latter of whichI was lucky enough to see--my first Broadway show, to boot."

 

I've seen Cheryl Clark, Pam Sousa, Wanda Richert, Laura Gamache, Angelique Ilo & Vicki Frederick who's videos were all up at some point. Never seen Reinking's Cassie.

[joevitus]

Posted: 12/16/20 at 11:26am

I'm sorry. Totally misread your post.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 12/20/20 at 8:45pm

https://youtu.be/k9DLp-zfctk   This is a December interview that Ann Reinking gave to a Brazilian fellow.   

[bear88]

Posted: 12/21/20 at 4:58am

That was a well-done interview that, given subsequent events, feels more than a little poignant. Of the COVID-19 closings, she says it was the right thing to do but that she misses attending Broadway shows: "It'll be so much fun when we open back up again."

[binau]

Posted: 12/21/20 at 7:11am

Really nice to hear her speak about Bob, Gwen, Fosse/Verdon, her time in Chicago etc. very timely interview indeed.

[fosterfan2]

Posted: 12/21/20 at 1:24pm

That was a wonderful interview. Ann was such a lovely,lovely woman.