Both for time, and due to disagreements between Fosse and David Sheehan over close-ups versus wider angles to show the dancing and the cast. Fosse reportedly chose mostly close-up shots while Sheehan's were much better in terms of visual composition and showcased angles where you saw the other actors.
If I ruled the world, I'd put out a restored version re-adding only what exists in the "Fosse cut" that doesn't in the released version. Then we'd have the best of both worlds.
Edited to add: Also forgot that Sheehan, in at least one instance, maybe a few more, created a better joke by editing, in this case, in the Berthe scene. After "I know what I need, Pippin," which is a laugh on its own and could imply exactly what you think it implies, the exchange goes on for another second in the "Fosse cut" as Berthe reveals what she really needs: some juicy court gossip, adding that she's wondering if a handsome priest is still listening to confession. The rest of the joke falls flat, and it's far better, in my opinion, for her to just get the laugh on that first line. This is one instance where I think editing helped rather than hindered the overall product, just as an example.
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