DANCIN' Previews — Page 4

ChorusKitty said: "Having seen the tour of the original production of "Dancin'" I'm curious as to why this show is being labeled as "Bob Fosse's Dancin'"? Sure many of the musical numbers are retained but the Bob Fosse vision of them is not there. The "Sing, Sing, Sing" section is the closest to the original version. "Homage to Bob Fosse" might be a more apt title.

I don't think every revival has to necessarily mirror the original, but anyone coming to see this current production would surely be flummoxed to understand how the original production could have lasted over 1700 performances. Everything is over thought and overyly altered to the point where Fosse's vision and Wayne Cilento's vision collide. Fosse's genius was in being able to edit both the choreography AND the staging and lighting in order to let the actors shine. This revival is like a "Project Runway" design where we desperately need Tim Gunn to come in and scream, "Edit! Edit! There's too much whickety whack!"

Overall the male dancers were far more polished and closer to capturing the Fosse aesthetic than the women in the cast. Peter John Chursin, especially, captures the Fosse style flawlessly. Not that these dancers aren't all very talented, but would Fosse have hired most of them? Color me dubious."

Fosse would not have hired most of them as they lack the Fosse edge, sensuality and his signature movement style. Peter John, Jacob and Tony really stood out along with Kolton. The female dancers were terribly lacking his style and just blend in to the background. No standout female dancers. Talented dancers yes - Fosse dancers no! Lighting is Tony worthy.

Updated On: 4/29/23 at 02:52 PM

It's been interesting reading this thread as a Fosse neophyte (I know some of the signature moves and postures but I've never seen a full Fosse show). I enjoyed the show a lot as a dance showcase, especially the second act; I was surprised to find Jesse Green malign the Big Deal segment so much as I actually thought that was one of the highlights. But I'd agree that the male dancers popped a lot more than the female dancers to me. I particularly enjoyed Peter John Chursin, Jovan Dansberry, Jacob Guzman, and Kolton Krouse, but I thought Khori Michelle Petinaud had a fantastic singing voice.

The America section really just confused me, as it didn't seem like there was much going on there at all where it felt like it could've been cut (it seems like it was edited from its previous version) and I kind of wished the acts were flipped but I guess that can't be helped.

chrishuyen said: "It's been interesting reading this thread as a Fosse neophyte (I know some of the signature moves and postures but I've never seen a full Fosse show). I enjoyed the show a lot as a dance showcase, especially the second act; I was surprised to find Jesse Green malign the Big Deal segment so much as I actually thought that was one of the highlights. But I'd agree that the male dancers popped a lot more than the female dancers to me. I particularly enjoyed Peter John Chursin, Jovan Dansberry, Jacob Guzman, and Kolton Krouse, but I thought Khori Michelle Petinaud had a fantastic singing voice.

The America section really just confused me, as it didn't seem like there was much going on there at all where it felt like it could've been cut (it seems like it was edited from its previous version) and I kind of wished the acts were flipped but I guess that can't be helped."

The singing in the show was really impressive and strong. I didn't expect that. And I fully agree on the America section. It completely lost the audience when I was watching it. But maybe editing out sections would have upset the estate or hurt the claim that this was Bob Fosse's show remounted.

sppunk said: "I can’t locate any codes for this show. Are there any? Wife wants to go later this month."

https://www.broadwaybox.com/shows/bob-fosses-dancin/