Tommy Tune & Ann Reinking

[@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.

[@petradonovan5161]

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

[@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

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

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

[@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.

[@MaxRyan777]

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

[@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.

[@teracejones4257]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@irenechavez3931]

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

[@alhambralions5985]

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

[@tamarawilliams3699]

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

[@ainemairead4542]

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

[@sandykravetz4523]

Two masters of dance!❤

[@damamae950]

She's just so impeccable

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

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

[@yep3489]

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

[@lualncol]

he's really good but she is a masterpiece.

[@julieburns4156]

Amen!!

[@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.

[@GloriaFan]

She looked so effortless. She was having a blast!

[@ShonWilsonOfficial]

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

[@jingalo8s]

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

[@gregorykollarus8190]

This is beautiful and amazing I love Ann Reinking

[@tinafarrar2527]

Can't do better than those two!

[@MARIANSCATLIFFE]

Tune period Reinking period no one better sheer brilliance

[@sa65cn1]

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

[@Vancoin]

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

[@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.

[@Delmarplays]

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

[@madhatter6750]

RIP Ms Reinking..thank you

[@monicaalfaroreynoso9942]

Yes she is a masterpiece

[@paulineg20024]

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

[@danielcorreard3746]

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

[@leonciohernandez]

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

[@Music_is_Breathing]

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

[@Retiredin]

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

[@danielmorse4213]

Freaking amazing.

[@dankyle1791]

Two of the greatest dancers ever!

[@teijaflink2226]

Amazing, extremely talented dancers.

[@joybreeden366]

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

[@CarlosSantos-nk9wu]

Beautiful. Amazing. Flawless.

[@grown-upactress4155]

Imo she was just simply the best dancer, ever.

[@rockwestfahl]

Nobody ever did it better!

[@sdbrimer42]

LOVE THIS VIDEO. WOW. PURE ENJOYMENT.

[@damamae950]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@robertamcden7230]

She is beautiful and like she is gliding on air

[@thewilytroutesq5260]

Thank you for posting this. They are splendid.

[@pepevazquez8519]

great! splendid

[@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.

[@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.

[@kellycoleman715]

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

[@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

[@terryhoover4687]

Flawless.

[@tzs367]

RIP Miss Ann

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

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

[@Hans6789-j9t]

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

[@debrasaunders7200]

Wow Tommy and Ann beautiful

[@napierpaxman]

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

[@theinspiringengineer-scien6393]

@@valentenaupton2805 Thanks :)

[@Princesslinaful]

Just wonderful to watch 👏👏👏👏

[@johnkaiser4708]

Her kicks are amazing!!!

[@peninahkitty]

Love this😊

[@isabellas.c.scanderbeg2670]

Elegance! Style! American Dance at its best

[@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

[@cyndymosher2233]

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

[@sisson28]

Can't top this!!!!

[@deborahvanauker5855]

Very enjoyable.

[@Hotdog1863]

2 of the best

[@Anamaria-qt8gm]

¡¡¡Fabulosos !!!!!

[@maringal44]

Amazing

[@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.

[@rosettapalacios3232]

Sensacionales! Wow!

[@TJ1920]

now that’s entertainment

[@Dan-vt3nk]

Awesome!

[@kevinwhite1772]

Me Tommy and Ann. Houston and Dallas. Ah yezzz

[@dianaaljadeff2983]

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

[@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.

[@essiefowler9775]

Marvellous

[@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.

[@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

[@jgsmile1331]

Great performance by both.

[@FashionFunPJ]

“Grace” and “Ambrose” 😊😊😊

[@arnoldstollar5375]

Great

[@justme6767]

Icon gone to soon

[@midwaysar]

Wowowowowow

[@anastasiabananastasia]

yes

[@hanschristianbrando5588]

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

[@susanbaier3297]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@pthesmith]

He has a really long torso.

[@themermaidstale5008]

@@valentenaupton2805 He dances taller than 6 6

[@UTubehiroshi2790014]

Looks like Gwen & Fossie

[@LizLaws-v6p]

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

[@stvp68]

That has Fosse written all over it, but he’d been dead over a year, hadn’t he?

[@alhambralions5985]

🐝 Who better to interpret Fosse than she?

[@stvp68]

@@alhambralions5985 Sure, but do we know if either she or Fosse choreographed this?

[@themermaidstale5008]

@@alhambralions5985 Gwen

[@saraheart2804]

All I have to say is, "Long legs."

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

I miss Walter Cronkite.