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Gwen Verdon
Performer, Choreographer
Gwen Verdon
Performer, Choreographer
Among theatre professionals and theatregoers, Ms. Verdon's name was a byword for verve, sass and vivacity; "a gem of light-hearted but consecrated show business," as Harold Clurman put it. She was widely recognized as a rare, true triple-threat, equally adept at dancing, singing and acting. Her voice had a rough-hewn, grainy quality, but fans found her interpretations of some of musical theatre's most fetching songs ("Whatever Lola Wants," "If My Friends Could See Me Now," "Where Am I Going," "Roxie," "Nowadays") to be true originals, full of feeling.
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 Opened January 14, 1999 |
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The 48th Annual Tony Awards - 1994 Opened June 12, 1994 |
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The Tenth Man Opened December 10, 1989 |
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Chicago Opened June 03, 1975 |
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Departed On Aug 07, 1975
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The 27th Annual Tony Awards - 1973 Opened March 25, 1973 |
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The 26th Annual Tony Awards - 1972 Opened April 23, 1972 |
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Children! Children! Opened March 07, 1972 |
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The 25th Annual Tony Awards - 1971 Opened March 28, 1971 |
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The 23rd Annual Tony Awards - 1969 Opened April 20, 1969 |
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Sweet Charity Opened January 29, 1966 |
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Redhead Opened February 05, 1959 |
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New Girl in Town Opened May 14, 1957 |
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Damn Yankees Opened May 05, 1955 |
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Can-Can Opened May 07, 1953 |
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Alive and Kicking Opened January 17, 1950 |
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Magdalena Opened September 20, 1948 |
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Inside the Playbill
Awards
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
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| 1966 | Outstanding Performance | Winner |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
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| 1953 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 1976 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1966 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1959 | Best Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1958 | Best Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1956 | Best Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
| 1954 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Winner |
