To fans of theater and dance, Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon were icons of the stage and screen. But to Nicole Fosse they were mom and dad. Hear what Nicole Fosse told StageNotes about the evolution of dance, performance, and preserving her parents’ legacy.
About the Guest
Nicole Fosse is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Verdon Fosse Legacy. She is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and protection of her parents’ intellectual and artistic properties. She strives to ensure the nuanced, vivacious contradictions of their personalities and works remain accessible for future generations. Nicole founded The Verdon Fosse Legacy® in 2013. She served as co-executive producer and provided on and off-set consulting for the FX limited series, Fosse/Verdon, for which she received an Emmy nomination. Balancing her time between her sons, Sean, Noah, & Leif, and collaborating with entertainment industry creatives, Nicole happily teaches and practices Bikram yoga and healthy living in Northern New England.
Featured Photo: Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library. “Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse [center] and unidentified others in rehearsal for the stage production New Girl in Town” The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1957. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/bc78e282-3c25-a43f-e040-e00a180617b8