Holland America Line partnered with RWS Global to introduce a groundbreaking entertainment experience that brings the iconic choreography of bob fosse and gwen verdon to the international stage for the first time.
This collaboration aims to celebrate the legendary duo's contributions to dance and theater, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience their timeless artistry.
The company with debut this November, aboard Holland America Line's Koningsdam, the production "Fosse and Verdon, The Duet That Changed Broadway" will feature a dazzling sequence of iconic musical numbers inspired by Fosse's original choreography, as well as never-before-seen archival audio and video content projected on a 270-degree display screen.
Scripted to captivate both longtime fans as well as new audiences, the spectacle showcases the duo's legendary contributions from Broadway classics to cinematic masterpieces, such as "Damn Yankees," "Sweet Charity," "Cabaret," "Chicago" and more.
Choreography for "Fosse and Verdon, The Duet That Changed Broadway," will be reconstructed by The Verdon Fosse Legacy® and choreographed by Dylis Croman and Alyssa Epstein. Supporting Fosse and Verdon's dynamic choreography will be powerhouse vocals delivering beloved songs from these iconic Broadway shows.
Executive Statement
According to Joe Chantry, vice president of entertainment and enrichment for Holland America Line, they are incredibly honored to partner with RWS Global to be the first to bring the indelible legacy of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon to their guests. Guests have expressed a strong desire for more Broadway-style productions, and they couldn't imagine a better way to deliver than by celebrating two legends of the performing arts. The renowned work of Fosse and Verdon has captivated audiences across stage, film and television, and they are proud to offer this exclusive Holland America Line experience as part of our commitment to world-class entertainment.