Ann Reinking

[@CarolMDorn]

Annie was a long time friend (and family member) and this is a wonderful tribute to her. She was amazing. (She was basically my aunt, my mentor.) I'm going to share this with the family.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Oh my goodness thank you! At first I was worried about creating a video about her due to her passing so recently, but I really wanted to share her love and light sooner than later. I am so thrilled you enjoyed it and I hope the family enjoys it as well! Wishing you and the family much love and that you are doing well during this time. 💕

[@do9138]

I truly envy you. I would have given 10 years off my life just to meet her so I could thank her for the beauty she brought into my life. Her talent was phenomenal, and she and Gwen Verdon did so much to keep Fosse's work alive and in the public eye. I took dance. I was never good because I lack talent, but I had a passion for it and still do. Just taking class taught me how difficult even the smallest move can be, and she makes even the most difficult steps look effortless.

[@RLucas3000]

Good time Charley is a MUST musical to listen to the score of. Her singing brings you right there!

[@Emptynestballerina1]

She hurt women and children . Doormat for a monster .

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

She was my first boyfriend’s aunt and I knew some of her family (like barely though )

[@grown-upactress4155]

I was an abused child with Stockholm Syndrome who also happened to be a performer. Seeing Ann Reinking in Dancin' was like being thrown a life preserver. For some reason it made it click that there was some other life out there that I could actually have. Performing is now my career, my life is good, and she is forever an inspiration.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

I cannot even imagine what you went through but I am so thrilled to hear that Ann was able to help you through such a dark time. I wish you all the best, keep shining your light! 💜

[@grown-upactress4155]

@@Emma_Rose_Brooks Thank you!

[@do9138]

I am SO glad that you got out of a bad situation and live a life in the arts creating beauty. The beauty you create will inspire someone else, maybe someone in an abusive relationship. Art is a gift we give ourselves and offer to others, and when we offer our gift, we don't always know whom we reach.

[@grown-upactress4155]

A lovely way to think about it - thank you.

[@heatherstratfold4108]

Hey .. I’ve been going thru a life crash recently, everything in my life has imploded! Funnily enough in the middle of this I got a gig, I’m a cellist, doing some music theatre and after the shows this week I was winding down by watching All that Jazz.. I was transfixed by Ann and her dancing, I watched her and I swear some healing energy and vitality came to me after watching her move... the closest I’ve seen a dancer become like music, beyond words ... I sent Ann a cosmic thank you through the ether and had a fabulous last show yesterday, nailed every note in the cello part...

[@do9138]

I was outraged when All That Jazz didn't win best picture. The movie is a work art, and Reinking is incredible.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Oh my goodness yes!! Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏻💜

[@do9138]

@@Emma_Rose_Brooks You notice I'm still upset about that Oscar loss, and that was 42 years ago! 😂 But that's how beautiful I think this film is. The dance is magnificent of course. But so is the art direction. I love how the surreal portions are either soft or bright, but the "real" portions are sharp and usually a little dark with rain often a feature. I also think Roy Scheider is amazing considering he wasn't a dancer. His background in yoga helped a lot. And Reinking . . wow. If I had her legs and half of her talent and she had $7 billion, we would both be happy! 😂

[@LauraS1]

Yeah, Ann was at her absolute PEAK in All That Jazz as a singer, dancer, and actress. She was incomparable and there'll never be another like her.

[@controlfreak1963]

I saw her in All That Jaz when I was a kid and was blown away. It wasn't until college that I first saw people with that level of physical skills. She died during the same time period in Seattle when I was hospitalized at Swedish for Leukemia. She was freaking amazing!

[@bwaygal4905]

Beautiful job with this. Ann Reinking was absolutely stunning. And to learn that she was just as lovely a person as she was talented ... thank you for this.

[@marktombazian6490]

A person's life is not what they've attained or done but what they've given along the way. That's what is remembered by the one's who met & knew them. Everyone else just knows the public persona. She was a great gal.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Well said Mark!

[@annlindwall5386]

I love Ann! I've always admired her. We both are from Seattle and have the same birthday!

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

She is one of a kind! Thanks for watching!

[@lizliney3270]

Saw her on Broadway..was wonderful. Never forgot her. Still looking for more videos. She just shined . Thanks for your video

[@lauriealmy7073]

I love your enthusiasm while talking about someone you obviously admire I hope she knew what a fan you were and are of her. You are helping keep her alive. I learned about Ann through my love of Gwen Verdon and her broadway life. I'm so glad you included the support Gwen gave Ann in recognizing her talent and love for Fosse.

[@richardliberman9810]

I couldn’t stop crying while watching this amazing piece on the magnificent Ann Reinking. I was studying dance in Chicago in the early 80’s and this piece touches my deep passion for the art form and the artist who embraced her humanity and shared her light for us wannabes. ❤

[@2Hearts3]

A great tribute. Thanks for this video 👏 I've always liked Anne, love her acting and dancing.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@tommunyon2874]

Ann's brother Dan was director of a couple of community theatre musicals that I was in. I would have been thrilled had I ever been given the chance to meet Ann.

[@HeadoftheSeniorClass]

This was a pleasure! Great to watch just after having binged the Fosse/Verdon series. Thanks!

[@Chrisyt272]

She has always been a hero of mine. Chicago came to the Shubert in Boston, where I was working front of house, and Sandy Duncan was supposed to be playing Roxie. Sandy was injured, and they needed a big name to replace her. In comes Ann. I would sit in the back when they would have rehearsals prior to the show, and watch her teach. She was so, so, so very nice. Years later, I saw her and Ben Vereeniging in Fosse, and I held my breath the entire time. They were such a joy to watch together. Thanks for this video. She is so very missed.

[@georgestroudukian6227]

I had no idea she had died. She was a wonderful dancer. RIP.

[@michaelschneider_1]

Wow, great research! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Thank YOU for watching!! 💕

[@lauragem796]

You had pictures and clips I've not seen before, thank you for that. Very personable presentation.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Thank you so much! That means to much, you made my day today. 💜💜💜

[@PrincessSnowbelle]

I love Ann Reinking!!!! But, my favorite role that she played, and don’t kill me for this, was Grace in Annie. That movie has a special place in my heart!!! But she was so amazing!!!

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

I thought she was fabulous in Annie! She brought a whole new dimension to the character that is so unique you don’t really see it in other productions! They practically reimagined the role just for her. I love that’s your favorite role you’ve seen her play! And thank you for watching! 💕

[@jkeister]

Yes - she was great as Grace in “Annie.” Frankly without her and Carol Burnett… well, let’s just say they carried that movie. And as mentioned here (3:50 mark) they added an entire scene “We Got Annie” …. Because how could you have Ann Reinking in your film without giving the public an opportunity to see this mega talent dance. It was choreographed more like an old-fashioned MGM musical and it was nice to see her dance in that style. If you go back and watch the scenes where she shares screen time with Aileen Quinn (Annie) … (especially in the scene where they are getting ready to go to the movies) you can see Aileen Quinn stare into Ann Reinking’s eyes with wonder. She was mesmerized by Ann Reinking, (you can tell)

[@do9138]

Why would anyone kill you? She was amazing in Annie. She was amazing in everything she ever did.

[@timrogers2638]

Add to all of this musical theater and films, she was a title character in the film "Mickie and Maude" with Dudley Moore.

[@Kentucky_Blue]

I don’t know anything about dancing. I think West Side Story is cool but has a lot to do with the singing and story for me. But when I saw Ann in All That Jazz she really struck me as an unbelievable talent. Like the absolute pinnacle of a performance artist. I’ve never seen anyone flow around the stage like that.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

She was one of a kind! 💕

[@marianalevy3436]

Thank you... so grateful for your lovely video... I truly enjoyed it!!!!

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Thank you so much Mariana! Hope you enjoy some of the other videos. 🙃💜

[@silky0439]

She and Gwen were my all time favorites. However, Ann truly stuck out in my mind as here she was a huge star and she was happy dancing in the chorus of Dancin’. What made it so extraordinary is the fact that she did absolutely nothing to pull your eyes toward her. If you didn’t know she was in it, you would just enjoy the show. Most stars would have a difficult time NOT showing off their prowess. What A magnificent, brilliant flame has been lost to the darkness. Her light will forever burn in our hearts.

[@catalinalomba7848]

Thank you for your documented information. I found it interesting and informative.

[@raymondjames1965]

I THINK WHAT NEEDS TO BE REMEMBER ABOUT ANN REINKING IS THAT SHE WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST. THE TOP OF THE TOP. THE ONE YOU STRIVE TO BE. THE PICASSO OF DANCE. IN MUSIC THE BEST OF THE BEST GOES TO JUDY GARLAND. THE MALE BEST OF THE BEST GOES TO ELVIS PRESLEY AND DANCE BELONGS TO ANN REINKING ❤️

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Amen! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻💕

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

A friend of a friend had a similar hole/valve issue - I remember seeing him after his surgery and he already looked so much better! I can only imagine the relief Ann must have felt to have an answer as to what had been plaguing her.

[@emomo7146]

Beautiful ending and great job... Now everyone go see, "All That Jazz"... 🙂🇨🇦

[@fearandloathing75]

WHAT A WOMAN A GIFT AN ATHLETE TEACHER PERFORMER SUPREME. LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Thank you so much for watching! She is one of a kind. 💕

[@MightyTimYoung]

Hi. Excellent tribute to Reinking. Truly amazing person. How about taking this kind of look at Bob Fosse and/or Ben Vereen. I'm a big Pippin fan.

[@jkeister]

ALL THAT JAZZ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIO5p2WYYs1_lZI There are several great clips of Ann Reinking in “All That Jazz” here on KZbin, but the scene where she and Joe Gideon’s daughter dance for him is my favorite. And I love her laugh. Anyone who still can giggle as an adult has a lot of joy in their life I think.

[@jamescriag671]

First got to know her in the Bob Fosse film with Roy Scheider. She was amazing and you could see it immediately. Her acting skills were noteworthy as well as she emotive the character with great depth. It’s two years since who presented this, but I just discovered it, thank you..

[@alebarruel]

Very nice. I like your style how your tell this all this. Funny and lot of passion. Keep on doin this videos.

[@Cookie31039]

Ann (for some reason we didn't call her Annie back then?) was lot of fun and a real live wire. I worked with her on that Fiddler On the Roof Nat'l tour (I was Tzeitel) for a year........when I picture her she is always smiling. She had just come to the company from Radio City Music Hall and who knew who she would become!

[@MsTaylorsArt]

This was so interesting! I love it. Thanks for sharing with us. I could understand if she said that Bob Fosse had more positive things about him to share. I bet he did! Having Epilepsy is certainly not something that makes anyone happy. It's a struggle to stay positive. I mean, how many people even use the word? It's almost as if some think we're cursed or something. *Laughs* Many times, the world often only tends to dwell on the sadness. As she said though, there are soooo many happy moments as well. Moments people don't get to witness if they only dwell on the sadness. The show must go on, which is one of the great things about theatre, it helps you to see that fact. I love theatre and I love to watch dancing! Something facinates me about dancing. Maybe it's because I REALLY couldn't dance to save my life. Who knows!?! All in all, I think her connection with Bob Fosse was something that was meant to be. I hate to get too Spiritual but there is a Scientifically proven Spiritual aspect to having Epilepsy. Certain areas of the brain open up the understanding of Spirituality. That's probably why some fear us. When in reality, there is nothing to fear. We're just people, like everyone else. Either way, what talents Ann and Fosse were! What amazing, beautiful, strong talents! Their beauty, etc. will no doubt never be forgotten!

[@MrChief101]

Speaking of algorithms, with her name in the title-- I have several suggestions of where to watch next. Very nice, Em-- good takes and social reflections. Fun. Suggestion-- Joel Grey, Steve Martin or James Cagney.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. 🙃

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

I'm a big fan of the musical *Goodtime Charley,* and Ann's song "One Little Year" from that show (portraying Joan of Arc as she is about to be burned at the stake) is my all-time favorite Broadway show tune.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Ah I love that! Thank you for sharing. 💜

[@christopheryates792]

I didn't hear you mention the film Micki and Maude with Amy Irving and Dudley Moore. I thought she was great in that film.

[@CynthiaCloskey]

This is a gorgeous and welcome recounting of Ann Reinking’s life and career. Just need to note that Gwen Vernon was not just Fosse’s third wife. She was a significant muse. Along with Reinking in later years. I call it out just to balance out the lionizing of Bob Fosse where it ignore the importance of his partners 6:19

[@jerrydouglas4583]

So cool. Thank you for this!

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Thanks for stopping by and watching! 💜

[@johnmorgan5495]

Thanks Emma x

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Thank you for watching!

[@mwandanijones4626]

Thank you. Anne was amazing.

[@rockwestfahl]

IsawAnn in 1976 in A Chorus Line and II admit I probably never quite got over that experience she was brilliant and if any human male in that audience wasn’t in love with her, someone should have contacted the coroner’s office and had his body removed, as he had to have been stone dead.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Ahh I can’t believe you got to see her in A Chorus Line! That is amazing. 🤩

[@rockwestfahl]

@@Emma_Rose_Brooks yes it was during*the Democratic Convention that year and I scored half price tickets at the booth in Times Square. I was just an innocent college kid from Kansas and I had no idea what I was in for.Ithink it permanently changed the structure of my brain. It was indeed amazing .

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Ahhh so cool! Thank you for sharing!!

[@rockwestfahl]

I may still have the Playbill from that night if so I’ll post it.

[@geoffryallan7261]

Yes she was and is one of a kind❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Ivehadenuff]

She was a fantastic dancer!

[@ReactionShot]

She was so absolutely spectacular.

[@kimmahoney3231]

What is the interview she reveals she. Had hole in her heart?

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

It’s the interview she did with Behind the Curtain: Broadway’s Living Legends! I linked it in the description box. 🙃

[@sheilagadde5975]

She was wonderful!

[@geoffryallan7261]

Ann Reinking - Gwen verdon - cita Rivera - even today no one can match what they did -

[@saradecapua3264]

I saw her in Pippin with Ben Vereen and John Rubenstein. Can't get better than that triumvirate.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Oh my gosh what a dream to see that trio! 💜

[@saradecapua3264]

@@Emma_Rose_Brooks It was beyond memorable.

[@jkeister]

Watch this clip (link in my comment below) from her appearance on The Rosie O’Donnell Show in 1997 - go to the 4:30 mark. Amazing story. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnSVmGp9e9qSq80 BTW I met her at an event once - for the Joffrey Ballet - and when I spoke to her, she made me feel like I was the only one in the room. What a gracious woman and beautiful human being … inside and out.

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Oh that is amazing! What a story! And that’s so lovely you got to meet her. From other stories I’ve heard she was really attentive to anyone she was speaking with. Thank you for sharing! 💕

[@jkeister]

You are most welcome!

[@carlosjoselamendez6504]

what about my favite movie i loved when i was a kid n until now n won awards to mikie n maude 1984 it was a comdey

[@miguelpreciado6194]

Gracias

[@lmoconno7516]

Good commentary

[@jakebrooks3415]

HELLO HELLO HELLO

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

Hello?

[@mwandanijones4626]

I just found out from a friend that 80% of all women are born with a whole in their heart. 😳

[@kathalinehansen7078]

Would you please put the list of clips at end of description in list format-- 1 each per line. Currently, they seem to be in paragraph format. I try to play " We Got Annie" clip and get "Torchin' for Bill" instead.

[@kathalinehansen7078]

Ann must have had Marfans, too. The hole in her heart is a symptom. Her long, super flexible limbs also part of Marfans. It isn't mentioned but... did she deal with disjointedness while dancing?

[@ronaldtownsend6296]

I thought she was fantastic ..... RIP

[@Emma_Rose_Brooks]

One of a kind 💜

[@jurgenblick5491]

She is a babe

[@catherinecozzano2580]

Too much talking and not enough of Ann dancing.😢

[@Emptynestballerina1]

I don’t like her. Sorry bad human.