Tommy Tune & Ann Reinking

Ten time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune and Ann Reinking perform "Old Soft Shoe" in honor of George Burns on the Kennedy Center Honors December 5, 1988.

[@adriennepender673]

RIP to the legend, Ann Reinking. You gave us joy.

[@idaho7236]

She was pure class!

[@okigi-wo5zm]

I met her at the end of sweet charity. Signed my playbill. Was very sweet.

[@jaym8094]

As of today 12/18/20 Tommy Tune is age 81 and dear Ann just passed away 12/12/20, age 71, she's now dancing with the angels. I had a wonderful chance meeting with Tommy one summer night as I was walking along upper Broadway at 94th street or so in Manhattan back around the early 2000's. No one else was around and there he was, we said hi, walked together a block or so and I asked if he was working on a new show coming up, told him I enjoyed his performances and shows he's choreographed; he was talkative, very nice and asked about myself, how cool was that! I hope he is doing well,

[@julieburns4156]

Wow. Tommy was 81 when you wrote this. Just wow.

[@johnnewcomb534]

Well he was a Texan by North and Texans are friendly.Because that's what TEXAS means friend.​@@julieburns4156

[@savannahcorwin-hall3829]

No performer like Anne she’s a true icon

[@petradonovan5161]

Thank you Ms Reiking for the many hours of joy you gave us watching you dance. RIP

[@marley92282]

I can’t comprehend a single thumbs down on this video... whether it’s your cup of tea or not, that’s pure talent.... objectively speaking, there’s nothing to thumb down in this performance....

[@MrCrowebobby]

No amount of talent could survive the disaster that was whatever-the-f*ck she was wearing!!! Yes, she was one of the truly great dancers, but it began and ended there.

[@SandraLopez-pm3jp]

Had the pleasure of seeing them onstage in Bye Bye Birdie at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco. What a pleasure and honor. Ann was an amazing dancer, her moves were incredible.

[@julieburns4156]

I got to see her in Chicago. Amazing and something I will NEVER forget.

[@timmellin2815]

I saw Tommy and Lucie Arnaz together at that same S. Fran. theater in "My One and Only." in 1986...seems like yesterday.....it was his 1000th performance of that show and Tommy's mom and (the mayor) Feinstein and Carol Channing came onstage after the show to honor that show's milestone of perfs.

[@damamae950]

She's just so impeccable

[@MaxRyan777]

RIP Ann you were and are a treasure! Fly with the angels

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

HolyCow. Look at those moves. RIP, Ann. Loved loved loved you.

[@Skimidavis]

Perfectly matched pair!! The legs with these two, the subtlety is delicious. Nobody could match their extention and he wasn't paired as a sight gag. Beautiful

[@GloriaFan]

She looked so effortless. She was having a blast!

[@vanessakettler9697]

She was such a great dancer! Those legs! I am one too. She was one of my idols. She died far too young. Rest in peace and you can bet that everyone in heaven is in 7th heaven with her among them now.

[@silentsmurf]

I didn’t know she died. She was only 71 still too young.

[@vanessakettler9697]

@@silentsmurf She died a week ago. In her sleep. For some reason I can't seem to get over this. She was such an inspiration for me as a dancer. And I am 6 years older than she.

[@jessrooney2327]

@@vanessakettler9697 it's just so hard to believe that someone so incredibly vibrant, so full of life, is... no longer. She was incredibly talented, and by all accounts, a wonderful person.

[@irenechavez3931]

Such a wonderful talent. Heaven is in a dancing craze welcoming her into the Pearly gates.

[@lorettaloveland7755]

I remember Tommy Tunes roller skating and stopping at my “Roller Babes “ skating rental truck on Fulton in Golden Gate Park in 1979! What fun! He is so amazing! Also saw him in later years in the desert and he remembered the Golden Gate Park days ! He is one of the most creative dance artists!

[@teracejones4257]

The brilliant and incomparable Ann Reinking! She gave me my first major broadway show Fosse. R.I.P..

[@lualncol]

he's really good but she is a masterpiece.

[@julieburns4156]

Amen!!

[@MandeeSparkle]

A goddess

[@Delmarplays]

Wow, I didn’t know she died so young. Loved her in “All That Jazz.”

[@yep3489]

What a lucky guy to get to dawdle along beside Ann. She gives a masterclass performance here, just WOW!!

[@sekrav18]

Two masters of dance!❤

[@monicaalfaroreynoso9942]

Yes she is a masterpiece

[@Cablecol]

Two great legendary dancers...RIP to both💞💯🙌

[@jordymatheson2941]

Tommy Tune is alive! Though I suppose not dancing anymore...

[@dubbelhenke854]

@@jordymatheson2941 Tune is the only person to win Tony Awards in the same categories (Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Musical) in consecutive years (1990 and 1991), and the first to win in four categories. He has won ten Tony Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.

[@paulineg20024]

Her legs!! 😱 wow they're moving so fast and so fluid 😱😱😍

[@madhatter6750]

RIP Ms Reinking..thank you

[@gregorykollarus8190]

This is beautiful and amazing I love Ann Reinking

[@tinafarrar2527]

Can't do better than those two!

[@jingalo8s]

She was great!.. She always points her toes...

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

Soar so High Ann 🕊 Soar. You are a wonderous, beautiful human. With Respect. RIP

[@alhambralions5985]

🐝 Gorgeous and exhilarating, right through to the exit! Two stunning talents, and a performance thankfully preserved so we can all view it.

[@ainemairead4542]

Perfect epic execution of Choreography of Epic proportion.... STELLAR ...

[@leonciohernandez]

This is 500% talent both of them are extraordinaly rip to both i will always remeber her in annie

[@Retiredin]

RIP Ann miss you terribly already.......

[@danielmorse4213]

Freaking amazing.

[@Vancoin]

Two superb artists doing what they do best. Great to watch!

[@sa65cn1]

Thanks for posting this, two theatre legends. They were great !!

[@danielcorreard3746]

I fell for ann reinking when I saw her in micki and maude great dancer great actress and a beautiful woman. rip ann

[@tamarawilliams3699]

God she was so amazing to watch. Wow. Miss her wonderful talent every new Broadway season.

[@julieburns4156]

The ultimate Fosse woman and I mean that in a great way! She is such a fabulous dancer in her own right but I hope the "Fosse style" didn't die with her. She was a master at it. I miss her so much. Truly a legend and a grand lady!

[@teijaflink2226]

Of course very rare to find dancers like Ann Reinking and specially who can fully use his style and create something new. But I'm sure the Fosse style will live on one way or another in musical theatre like Broadway at least. I have never danced in my life and I'mobsessed with Fosse, Ann and Gwen Verdon. You just can see and feel the passion someone has for dance. And anyway his style looks very timeless. At least I hope.

[@Music_is_Breathing]

WOW!!! and RIP Ann Reinking! She was amazing!

[@mzmiller52]

He is so smooth and subtle. I hated him in dolly, but he was great on broadway and his nine and will Rogers were unforgettable.

[@rockwestfahl]

Nobody ever did it better!

[@dankyle1791]

Two of the greatest dancers ever!

[@AK-fz2vo]

"Every thing old is new again"!!! Pay attention to Ann watching Tommy. She is making sure she is in step with him. That is a Fosse MO. Make the one you are dancing with be the center of attention. Her queues are dead on beat. Gwen was the same. Thank you for posting.

[@damamae950]

Such pretty, athletic dancers.... Both with legs for miles

[@teijaflink2226]

Amazing, extremely talented dancers.

[@CarlosSantos-nk9wu]

Beautiful. Amazing. Flawless.

[@MARIANSCATLIFFE]

Tune period Reinking period no one better sheer brilliance

[@grown-upactress4155]

Imo she was just simply the best dancer, ever.

[@joybreeden366]

They RIP...but still their moves move me with joy

[@beverlyfish4298]

She made Jazz pants a thing - I usually comment on her legs - but her shoulders here - are so spot on!

[@namafarm]

her arms! the moves are sooooo great

[@sdbrimer42]

LOVE THIS VIDEO. WOW. PURE ENJOYMENT.

[@thewilytroutesq5260]

Thank you for posting this. They are splendid.

[@pepevazquez8519]

great! splendid

[@tzs367]

RIP Miss Ann

[@Hans6789-j9t]

ANn just gobbles up the stage !!!!!!!

[@kellycoleman715]

Tommy was one tall drink of water. A graceful giraffe.

[@robertamcden7230]

She is beautiful and like she is gliding on air

[@napierpaxman]

Wow - Tommy, must be windy up there! :D Brilliant - why haven't we heard more of the mighty Tommy! :)

[@theinspiringengineer-scien6393]

@@valentenaupton2805 Thanks :)

[@ShonWilsonOfficial]

The one time Ann Reinking danced with someone whose legs were longer than hers.

[@allisonhoward3285]

He might have the length but she's got the precision!

[@terryhoover4687]

Flawless.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

That man is one tall drink of water, as my 4'8" mother would say.

[@Princesslinaful]

Just wonderful to watch 👏👏👏👏

[@johnkaiser4708]

Her kicks are amazing!!!

[@peninahkitty]

Love this😊

[@sisson28]

Can't top this!!!!

[@debrasaunders7200]

Wow Tommy and Ann beautiful

[@artcuriel5449]

Of all places, I saw Baryshnikov in Maui. These people are really something.

[@cyndymosher2233]

God she's good. I loved her in Annie too.

[@maringal44]

Amazing

[@cherylb2008]

Tommy tune was so self aware of how every move should feel As of this writing, He is alive at age 84. Six feet six 1/2 inches Pisces

[@isabellas.c.scanderbeg2670]

Elegance! Style! American Dance at its best

[@traceyoshaughnessy1955]

So splendid. How does she get her legs that high????

[@catevalcic8684]

I’ve watched this video about a thousand times and she dances circles around him. He’s behind by half a beat in several parts, misses important “hits” with the hat, and his arms are just sloppy. All the love and respect for Tommy but she outperformed him here by miles. Her shoulders basically run this whole routine. 👑 ❤️

[@MrCrowebobby]

All true. A shame she didn't an ounce of star quality.

[@themermaidstale5008]

I didn’t notice another dancer on the stage with TT

[@deborahvanauker5855]

Very enjoyable.

[@Hotdog1863]

2 of the best

[@themermaidstale5008]

Can’t take my eyes off of Tommy Tune’s dancing. Those legs - Grand Daddy Long Legs! And possibly the inspiration for Jack Skellington’s.

[@Dan-vt3nk]

Awesome!

[@Anamaria-qt8gm]

¡¡¡Fabulosos !!!!!

[@Serai3]

LOL, funny how they're supposedly doing vaudeville softshoe, and yet the choreography screams BOB FOSSE, DAMMIT!!!

[@dianenewton3953]

Doesn't it though!

[@salvatorecastellana6615]

I thought the same while watching. The way they wore the hat and the shoulders hunched was all Fosse.

[@Serai3]

@@salvatorecastellana6615 The dropped shoulders, the pointed toes, the spread fingers when they pluck the hats off their heads. Hell, the bowler hats themselves scream Fosse. :)

[@stvp68]

Several moves come straight from numbers he filmed. Steam Heat especially.

[@streamer728]

I especially love the footwork at 1:53

[@rosettapalacios3232]

Sensacionales! Wow!

[@essiefowler9775]

Marvellous

[@decodolly1535]

I once heard Tommy Tune describe himself as being 5' 18". Probably the only person who could partner the mighty Ann Reinking and match her for leg length.

[@dianaaljadeff2983]

The great Bob Gunton introduced the singers and dancers Ann Reiking and Tommy Tunne

[@kevinwhite1772]

Me Tommy and Ann. Houston and Dallas. Ah yezzz

[@TJ1920]

now that’s entertainment

[@MandeeSparkle]

I love seeing Fosse coming out in this choreography. Anne. Such a goddess. Love that Tommy can’t dance full out when he’s dancing with others because his limbs are so long 😂😂😂

[@jgsmile1331]

Great performance by both.

[@amystephenson4719]

Ben Vereen has always been a favorite, it just seems like he understands what Bob wanted.

[@monicamartinezlabranque9393]

Súper...🌟

[@betsyleiss8938]

She was magnificent! And I'm pretty sure she's pregnant here. Wow.

[@arnoldstollar5375]

Great

[@anastasiabananastasia]

yes

[@midwaysar]

Wowowowowow

[@FashionFunPJ]

“Grace” and “Ambrose” 😊😊😊

[@hanschristianbrando5588]

Why do I get the idea that neither one knows the other one is on stage?

[@justme6767]

Icon gone to soon

[@nicholasyenson5849]

Does anyone know who choreographed this?

[@markhummel8907]

Alan Johnson w/ the arrangement by Mark Hummel.

[@SmarterBetAuthor]

Alan Johnson may be on the credits, but 3/4 of the piece are moves lifted directly from Bob Fosse... so my guess is that Ann Reinking choreographed this particular number.

[@markhummel8907]

@@SmarterBetAuthor Alan Johnson and I were in the studio together with both Tune and Ann Reinking for this number. Alan created the piece and choreographed it. I wrote arrangements for Alan's choreography for many years and he catered to the artists for which we were creating the work. Check out CBS Celebrates Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday (for which Alan won an Emmy). Tune dances with 8 dancers performing "Puttin' On The Ritz" or Ann, Donna McKechnie, and Chita performing "Let Me Entertain You" on Broadway Salutes Jule Styne. In addition, most of Shirley MacLaine's dance numbers in her TV Specials and her nightclub acts. It is ALL Alan Johnson. markrhummel.com

[@nancyhogue7317]

@@markhummel8907 Thanks for setting the record straight Mr. Hummel. You are an amazing talent yourself!

[@susanbaier3297]

What is wrong with the 9 people who gave 👎? 🙄

[@dellaroux]

Choreography needs a credit. The two of them? George and Gracie? Fosse? Some combo of the above? Choreography should always be credited, in any case....

[@markhummel8907]

Alan Johnson choreography, Mark Hummel arrangement, Michael Gibson orchestration

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

I miss Walter Cronkite.

[@LizLaws-v6p]

She was an amazing dancer. Ella Fitzgerald was the top singer. I wonder what they could have done together?🎉❤😂😊!!!!

[@UTubehiroshi2790014]

Looks like Gwen & Fossie