Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

Overview

Merely Marvelous is a celebration of the art and life of Broadway's greatest dancing star, Gwen Verdon. She overcame many obstacles, including rickets, the Hollywood system, a loveless first marriage and a difficult second marriage to choreographer/director Bob Fosse, to become a multi-Tony Award-winning performer. Gwen's life is told through interviews with family members and theatre associates as well as a mine of rare footage from her Broadway and Hollywood careers. Merely Marvelous is the story of a brave woman who rose to the very top of her profession.

Cast

Gwen Verdon

Self (archive footage)

Bob Fosse

Self (archive footage)

Nicole Fosse

Self

N/A

Jim Henagan Jr.

Self

Chita Rivera

Self

Charlotte d'Amboise

Self

Harvey Evans

Self

Tab Hunter

Self

Lee Roy Reams

Self

Helen Gallagher

Self

Candy Ann Brown

Self

N/A

John Bowab

Self