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The Unjustly Insecure Bob Fosse

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Introduction:
"Acknowledged as a genius in theatre, I feel Fosse is underrated as a film director. A perfectionist, he was never satisfied with himself."


1. Where was Bob Fosse born?
    St. Louis
    New York City
    Chicago
    Kansas City


2. Which major show business award did Fosse never win?
    Tony
    He won all of them
    Oscar
    Emmy


3. Fosse started balding early and used hats frequently both for his own dancing and (consequently) in his choreography. What hat is he most associated with?
    Straw Hat (Boater)
    Top Hat
    Derby
    Fedora


4. To which dancer was Bob Fosse NOT married?
    Gwen Verdon
    Ann Reinking
    Joan McCracken
    Mary Ann Niles


5. In one of Broadway's most famous true legends, what understudy got a film contract when she went on for Carol Haney in "The Pajama Game" and there was a famous producer in the audience?"
    Juliet Prowse
    Shirley Maclaine
    Shirley Jones
    Janis Paige


6. In "Cabaret," Liza Minnelli portrayed the inimitable Sally Bowles. She described her nail color as "Divine Decadence." What color was the nail polish?
    Purple
    Silver
    Blue
    Green


7. Fosse appeared (memorably) in his old buddy, Stanley Donen's 1974 film adaptation of "The Little Prince." Whom did he play?
    The Pilot
    The Snake
    The King
    The Fox


8. Richard Gere played the role of Billy Flynn in the film of "Chicago." Who played it in the original 1975 Broadway musical?
    Jerry Orbach
    Joel Grey
    John Lithgow
    John Rubinstein


9. Which performer was not considered for the lead (eventually played by Roy Scheider)in "All That Jazz?"
    Warren Beatty
    Richard Dreyfuss
    Dustin Hoffman
    Bob Fosse


10. Two great film directors, Fosse and Francis Coppola, went up against each other 3 times for Best Director Oscars in the 70's. Each won once, the other time, they both lost. What year were they both not nominated? (Per usual, year refers to year of release of film, not year of award ceremony).
    1979
    1972
    1977
    1974


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