Gwen Verdon
Performer, Choreographer
Gwen Verdon
Performer, Choreographer
Gwen Verdon, one of the quintessential Broadway musical stars of the 20th century, died in her sleep during the night of Oct. 17-18, 2000. She was in Woodstock, VT, where she was visiting her daughter, Nicole Greiner, said a spokesman for the show Fosse, in which Verdon had a hand. She was 75.
Read Full Obituary- Born: Jan 13, 1925 in Culver City, California
- Death: Oct 18, 2000 in Woodstock, Vermont
Roles (22)
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Fosse (1999) Opened Jan 14, 1999 |
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The 48th Annual Tony Awards - 1994 (1994) Opened Jun 12, 1994 |
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The Tenth Man (1989) Opened Dec 10, 1989 |
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Chicago (1975) Opened Jun 3, 1975 |
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The 27th Annual Tony Awards - 1973 (1973) Opened Mar 25, 1973 |
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The 26th Annual Tony Awards - 1972 (1972) Opened Apr 23, 1972 |
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Children! Children! (1972) Opened Mar 7, 1972 |
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The 25th Annual Tony Awards - 1971 (1971) Opened Mar 28, 1971 |
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The 23rd Annual Tony Awards - 1969 (1969) Opened Apr 20, 1969 |
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Sweet Charity (1966) Opened Jan 29, 1966 |
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Awards
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
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| 1966 | Outstanding Performance | Sweet Charity | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
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| 1953 | Theatre World Award | Can-Can | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 1976 | Best Actress in a Musical | Chicago | Nominee |
| 1966 | Best Actress in a Musical | Sweet Charity | Nominee |
| 1959 | Best Actress in a Musical | Redhead | Winner |
| 1958 | Best Actress in a Musical | New Girl in Town | Winner |
| 1956 | Best Actress in a Musical | Damn Yankees | Winner |
| 1954 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Can-Can | Winner |
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