Top 10 Iconic Broadway Dance Numbers
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Only the greats can master these iconic Broadway dance numbers. We’ll be looking at the dances that’ll forever be a part of Broadway history and while film choreography will be considered, the show has to have been adapted for the stage at some point. Jazz hands at the ready! MsMojo ranks most iconic Broadway dance numbers. What’s your favorite dance number? Let us know in the comments!
List rank and entries:
10: Ballet Sequence
9: “Big Spender”
8: “The Jellicle Ball”
7: “Step in Time”
6: “The Bottle Dance”
5: “Seize the Day”
4: “Audition”
3, 2 & 1: ?
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I see Cabaret, I click. As someone who actually performed that Mein Heir number, it at least deserved an honorable mention. That dance ON A CHAIR was the hardest thing I’ve ever done as a performer.
Seeing that Mein Heir number performed live by a good, talented performer makes for a memorable and remarkable theater experience.
We did it as our school production and the chair slipped over on our professional dress rehearsal
The girl who played sally acted flawlessly tho and made it look like it was men’s to to happen.
RIP rosie
The Mein Herr number was created for the FILM of Cabaret. The song wasn't even in the original Broadway production. Yes, it's now often interpolated into new stage productions, but, either way, it's not an iconic Broadway dance number, it's an iconic film dance number.
Am I going crazy? I think it was shown in this video, as part of demonstrating Bob Fosse's choreography! Though it was not featured as one of the top 10.
@@joshdrayton1230 If you listened to the Description if the dance was adapted for the stage then it could be included otherwise you would have to take “An American in Paris” out as well since it is a film classic that was moved to the stage.
How about "America" from West Side story?? I feel like that at least deserved an honorable mention!!!!
America is a better son and performance, but for dance the Dance hall scene is iconic.
America is the most iconic West side story song and dance.
I just saw West Side Story on the stage last night. It was my 6th time seeing it. This is a tough call. Both scenes are iconic for different reasons. In the Dance Hall scene there is that dance-off between the Jets and the Sharks, and Tony meets Maria in a dream-like sequence that has been often paid homage to in many films. Who doesn't remember watching that for the first time? But America captures the heart of the conflict within the Puerto-Rican community - a love-hate relationship with their adopted home - in the most captivating and exciting dance reparte' ever! So they both deserve to be on this list. I am guessing the lists author only wanted one dance number per musical, so she chose accordingly. Bottom line for me is I'd have picked America, more for the lyrics than even the dancing. It is incredibly well written and requires comedic timing to deliver the punch lines accented with the shake of a hip or roll of the head.
Ya'll are forgetting about the Mambo and Gym Cha Cha. It was still so awesomeeeee.
West side Story the best Ever enough said💃💃😎
Almost every song in Chicago has great choreography and they're all iconic, too like We Both Reached For The Gun, Cell Block Tango, Nowadays.
I totally agree. And also Razzle Dazzle!
@@toheaveninjoy But in the movie there were great dancing;-;
Just played billy in my high school production, and all I can say is that I agree
I love the Japanese version of we both reached for the gun. It looks sooo difficult.
Anything Bob Fosse did was just amazing, even the not so good stuff. But my god he could choreograph! RIP Bob.
I can't believe Sutton's "Anything goes" just got an "Honorable Mention"...
I respect your choice, but for me, it's The King and I's "Shall we Dance."
The song is more iconic than the dance.
Javier Almonacid I KNOW RIGHT
I can't believe Sweet Charity was on this list but not the Oscar winning Cabaret! And two numbers from West Side Story? It is America or nothing.
Javier Almonacid I felt like it was gonna be # 1
Gene Kelly’s best dance is “Singing in the Rain”, far and above his “American in Paris”.
Yes, I definitely agree. Finally, a person of culture
He did that iconic dance in the movie. I doubt the stage show dance was anywhere near as good as what he did which might be why it wasn't on the list. I have not seen the stage adaptation of 'Singing in the Rain' so cannot comment on the difficulty of the dance number in the stage show but I assume the stage show dance sequence was no where near as iconic as the one in the movie which is probably why it wasn't listed.
Have to disagree. Singing in the Rain, while an amazing show, is highly overrated. The ballet sequence in An American in Paris is leaps and bounds better than Singing in the Rain.
This is why I don't comment on CZcams videos
@@obi-wankenobi7410 why? Cuz people don't share your opinions? Okay.
The barn-raising dance in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers was one of the most amazing dance sequences ever. Also, Agnes de Mille's choreography in Oklahoma was ground breaking.
@Laura Streeter Interesting!
I really love all the recent Broadway stuff ms mojo is bringing.
Same!!! Anything Broadway will make me happy :D
What’s wrong with the West End
We're so glad! We'll keep doing more for you guys :)
Me too! 😁
I was actually in a live performance of Fiddler on the roof, played a Bottle dancer and a Russian soldier. That bottle dance is no joke. we did it with glass bottles half full and nothing holding the bottles in place. The greatest moments of my life and we sold out 7 out of 9 shows!
Congratulations!
How could anyone forget Singing in the Rain OR Good Morning 💔
But it made me so happy to see Anything Goes on here 😭
YES!
Duh!
I was also thinking Moses from singing in the rain. It's my favorite tap number
Singing in the rain wasn’t on Broadway, it was just a movie :(
@@janaeg2698 Actually, they adapted the movie to a stage show in the 1980s. So it was onstage in Broadway in the mid-80s for about one year. I obviously never saw it as I was a wee one then, but it must not have been a super great Broadway show if it didn't even last one full year. No one can match Gene Kelly from the movie anyway LOL
You can’t deny that Newsie’s had TWO iconic dances. Seize the Day AND King of New York
+The World Will Know
King of New York always puts a smile on my face 😊
Almost EVERY dance number in Newsies is worthy of being mentioned. My favorite Staged Musical ever.
Newsies is basically a long dance number hahaha
And the dances hardly move the plot along. I was shocked it even made the list.
Hands down....Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.....the barn raising sequence...breathtaking athleticism and dance clearly tells a story....nothing was ever better.
Did that show ever play on Broadway? I know it was a movie, but I think this was about Broadway/Stage performances?
I loved the list! One performance that I think it's also amazing it's whipped into shape from legally blonde. The way they mix singing with jumping in a rope and choreography is so awesome!
Bianca Boaventura Yes! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched in on CZcams from MTV!
I was in Legally Blonde and that scene was SO hard! Like incredibly hard
Just came here to say that! “Whipped into Shape” with the jump ropes or “Everybody Say Yeah” from Kinky Boots with the conveyor belts because dancing with props is mad impressive
Tried to do it for an audition, failed miserably. It's so hard
Bianca Boaventura as someone who was in that number, holy shit! it was so difficult!! though i had so much fun performing it :')
Just wish there was more kids from my generation who actually appreciates musicals and the magic and the beauty behind them. I still remember going to see Charlotte's Web and The Nutcracker when i was 5.
I understand!!! where i live, im the only person who enjoys musicals as much as the people on here do!!
He only had himself to blame
Bradley Boy survivor profile pic. Take my like
@@nickgiannini8882 Thank you
Bradley Boy OMG CHRISTIAN IN YOUR PROFILE PIC (If you had been there)
@@Brennataco if you had seen it
do YOU hear the people sing? I betcha you would have done the same!
Sorry but it's Cell Block Tango over All that Jazz any day.
cell block tango doesn’t count as a dance number so uh
@@patrickmullen3590 it's still better regardless of little details
@@downtown_abown Might be great, but this is the wrong list for it.
@@patrickmullen3590 If the one from Caberet is counted, then to hell Cell Block isn't!!
YES! I was expecting that one too
The movie version of Cell Block Tango deserved to be on the list
No movies just Broadway.
My dad was a bottle dancer when he was in Fiddler on the Roof.
@Lavendure- My legs and thighs go into pain shock upon just the recall ...
My eldest learned that bottle dance for her high school presentation of fiddler on the roof.. it was amazing how they did it .. and that is awesome of your dad
Lavender: Your Dad must have been in fantastic shape. I can't imagine even attempting it. Kudos to him.
The legs it must take to do that astound me.
Honestly, that's probably my favorite part of Fiddler - either that or To Life. But the bottle dance music is so evocative of cultural dance at first, and then wild joy at the end. I can never not be thrilled hearing it.
awesome! i just finished doing Fiddler. i brought all the knee pads
I was in a production of Chicago and All That Jazz more than deserves its placement on this list. I'm not much of a dancer but that one number made me want to pursue dancing further. It (and pretty much all of that show tbh) is just so fun
Heath Rawls Same here! I never did much dancing, but I after doing that Chicago I've really loved it. That type of choreography really forced me to pay attention to detail in dance and I appreciate so much more now. I even still remember all the choreography from that song and it was nearly a year ago!
@@jeffblimisinahurry yes! I could go on for days about everything I love about Chicago. There isn't a single song or dance number I don't just light up when I see.
Gene Kelly was pure magic!! 💖💓💖
Cell Block Tango is a better dance number than All That Jazz ☕️💅
Rachel Mockett Facts not tea
That’s excactly what I was thinking of they just replaced the two songs it would be in the perfect spot
True it is a better dance number, All That Jazz however is more iconic.
Rachel Mockett maybe in the movie. But on broadway call block tango is just them sitting in chairs and moving sometimes(that’s underplaying it but you know what I mean). On broadway all that jazz is a far better dance number on broadway
Agree
Gwen Verdon, as "Sweet Charity" and the Sweet Charity dancers, choreographed by Bob Fosse created a sensation when it opened in Philadelphia, then New York. 'Hey Big Spender' and 'Rich Man's Frug' were among a whole host of high energy dance ensembles that left audiences breathless.
Cell Block Tango is my number 1, Electricity or Angry Dance should've been on the list.
I feel like angry dance should have been on there. It is very complex and added lt is performed by a child
Electricity is on the list
@@caylinvance3569 As an Honorable mention, I'm saying top 10.
I would say angry dance over electricity. It has such raw power and emotion.
No mention of the dream ballet from Oklahoma? It’s one of the most revolutionary dances in musical theatre!
Thank you! The dance that CHANGED BROADWAY FOREVER!
It was also done before An American in Paris came out, so if anything the Dream Ballet inspired Gene Kelly
Thank you for saying this. It was the only thing I wanted to post. But of course I had to comment on a few other things.
Agreed. I think there are many older musicals that are missed here simply because most are not aware of them or the context of how they influenced future productions.
I agree - one of the best dance sequences in history! I totally thought of that during this!
Yes I agree on #1! The definition of iconic.I was a replacement in the Broadway cast of A Chorus Line in 1978.I was honored at 65yrs. old to be invited to do the finale ONE with the younger cast at A Tribute For Marvin Hamlisch at opening night of the show at The Papermill Playhouse 2014.
7 brides for 7 brothers omg the best dancing
From West Side Story, the dance off WAS excellent, but I would have voted AMERICA as the better choice for this list.
Saw Chorus Line live with my Dad and his partner back in the 90's in San Jose. Got their album, yea, VINYL, from a next door neighbor as a gift after that and STILL have it but no record player. This ending number still sends shivers up my spine with just how magnificent it was to see live!
Please do more Broadway stuff i love your show
The dance at the barn raising in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" should be #1 (yes, it was a movie but also a stage production).
How about the Lonesome Polecat ?
Thank you! I thought I was the only one thinking about Seven Brides.
The Bottle Dance has made an even more Iconic appearance... Look up Santa Clara Vanguard Fiddler on the Roof. The entire Color Guard lines up and does it to spectacular accuracy and energy! They even repeated it with their Alumni Corps 2-3 years ago, still as limber and energetic as when they first hit the field!
Drum Corps for the WIN!
Thank you so much for mentioning that performance ... WOW ... that was amazing!!
I was there at in Indianapolis for the alumni corps bottle dance. SCV is one of my favorite corps. I love when they do a broadway show.
All that Jazz really sets the tone for the whole movie. It sets it up REALLY WELL. I love the cell block tango but I really love all that jazz and how much thought was put into it.
Having been in the original Bway production of WSS, all of the choreography was difficult and gorgeous! Jerry Robbins was a genius tho difficult to work with. Peter Gennaro choreographed the Sharks dances all the way through and was never given the right credit! Choreographically I think all of the dances were brilliant and stood above almost every Broadway show and I was so Proud to have been in it! my stage name was Pauline in the show and my maiden name was Julie Oser. What a privilege to be a part of it and work with the genius creators.
Julie
What about Richmans Frug from Sweet Charity!
For dance....YES, but HEY BIG SPENDER might be the most memorable.
YES! it is extraordinary! there is nothing like it!
I'm surprised "Masquerade" from "The Phantom of the Opera' wasn't on the list. The dancing is wonderful and the set is gorgeous. The reveal of the staircase at the start of Act II is always breathtaking to see in the live show.
I danced the 42nd Street opening number and was in A Chorus Line in high school and can attest they were some of the hardest numbers I ever performed!
Dance on the rooftop America will always be my number one.
I’m so happy that 42nd Street was included, a lot of people forget about it but it’s such a demanding musical, with so much dancing and singing. I did it 5 years ago and the opening number was a killer, but definitely got your adrenaline pumping. I am loving all of your broadway content at the moment and look forward to more videos
I would include Kinky Boots! Backflips in heels!
Heels and dancing on treadmills.
Wow shocked there’s no time warp if we’re talking iconic
From a movie perspective, yes. But the list is for performances which have been adapted for the stage and I don't believe Rocky Horror has ever been on Broadway.
Steven Swenson It was on Broadway in 2000 :)
it's a rather simple dance
@@MissZXC16 Rocky Horror started out on stage in 1973 and the movie came out in 1975. in 1973 it started in london, in 1974 it made it's american debut at the Roxy club/theatre in L.A. it was on broadway shortly in 1975 the same year the movie came out. Tim Curry originated Franknfurter in the 1973 london production... Tim also starred as Franknfurter for the 1974 Roxy production and the 1975 broadway production.
Love that Time Warp!! I was Janet in our local production for almost 2 years!!!
What about anything Gwen Verdon?
Wait, no 'Broadway Melody' from Singin' in the Rain? Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse for crying out loud!
Gene Kelly was awesome yes, but he never did that on Broadway. The show only made it to Broadway in the mid-1980s. It was open less than one year so I assume it wasn't a spectacular stage show....likely because there was no Gene Kelly LOL
You can’t stop the beat isn’t even on the list...“choices“ but I LOOOOVE Chicago so much ! And you should make more musical content , I always really enjoy it ! ☺️👍
And the original stage choreography is 10x better.
You know, Chicago lost the Tony award to A chorus line. Unbelievable.
You knew Bob Fosse would be on this list multiple times. What an icon.
Ditto with Jerome Robbins.
Even though it’s just a movie and not a show (yet, I think) the dance for “From Now On” in The Greatest Showman is amazing
Grease, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Meet me in St. Louis so many missed, SMH
I was expecting 7 Brides to take number 1
@@DrevikkDrevik I know, was seriously disappointed. What a joke
I totally agree. I posted a comment saying that the barn raising should have made this list. As number one in my opinion.
Did they do the barn dance scene from 7 brides for 7 brothers in the stage version. The scene in the movie was incredible
that was made for a movie, not broadway.
If Chorus Line wasn’t number 1, this list would of been objectively wrong
would have*
Interesting given that A Chorus Line represents dance that exists already just like its title.
I'd have to agree. There are so many incredible dance sequences, but literally everyone has seen those golden suits and top hats, and those high kicks.
Halfway through the list I started saying the same thing out loud. Honestly, this is an outstanding Top Ten selection.
Exactly
I saw the title and thought of anything goes straight away sjksjksks
So happy Newsies was on here ❤️
I feel like they should have put Cell Block Tango as an honorable mention.
Um excuse me where is cell block tango?
I would include "Whip Into Shape" from Legally Blonde. It is so impressive! Although, I agree with the list.
I love that 42nd Street is on the list, but I wish it was higher up and that instead of One (reprise), it’s I hope I get It because that is the most iconic moment to me
No way! I respectfully disagree lol. The reprise always makes me emotional haha.
The intro to westside story is the iconic scene. It's the first image that comes into your head at the mention of westside story. Half the list is great dances but not the iconic numbers.
It's West side story all the way for me. George Chikaros in those tight chinos and purple shirt is about as sexy as it can get!
I feel like Tango Maureen deserved an honourable mention at least, and I also feel that King of New York is much more iconic, but a good list!
OK-how do we include "Putting on the Ritz" as performed by Frankensteins's monster in "Young Frankenstein"?
MMMPH MMMPH MMMPH MMMPH RITZ!
No mention of Make ‘Em Laugh? The guy was passed out for a week after that!!!
wasn't on Broadway, just a movie?
BTW the guy was the amazing Donald O’Conner.
@@SisterUnity it was on in West End in UK. My parents saw Roy Castle perform the role of Cosmo and said he stole the show with that number..... And yes, he did run up the wall and perform a double somersault.
ikr at least give it an upcoming mention!
Make 'Em Laugh" was and is one of the best numbers I have seen on film. And to think Doanlds was past his prime. Donald along with the Nicholas Brothers were masters.
Dana says- Pretty decent list, but I think Hard Knock Life from Annie, Kansas City from Oklahoma, and either Singin' In the Rain or Good Morning from Singin' In the Rain should at least be in the honorable mentions.
Okay first off. Mein Heir should’ve been on the list, it’s precision alone should’ve at least been honourably mentioned (not compared). You can’t stop the beat should’ve been number 2 at least, it’s one of the most memorable dances in broadway history I think because of its power and signification (the relationship between white and blacks) and One was definitely a good choice for first place, however “god I hope I get it” from the same show should’ve been an honourable mention.
The Broadway version of You Can't Stop The Beat was great, John Travolta's movie version was trash.
Thank you Liza is the best
“Mein Heir” is a much better example of Fosse’s work, IMO, than “Hey Big Spender.” Also, I think the “Manson Trio” dance from the “Glory” song in “Pippin” should have been on here. If “One” wasn’t at the top of this list, my pick from “A Chorus Line” would have been “Music and the Mirror.” That entire performance is so underrated. But there’s a reason why Baryshnikov in “Baryshnikov on Broadway” chose “One” from “A Chorus Line” as his dream dance number and Liza Minnelli said “Sorry, you’re on your own for that one, buddy.”
@@chiara1194 The thing about Bob Fosse in general and A Chorus Line and West Side Story in particular is that almost everything about them is iconic. Fosse had such a distinctive style that everything he did was iconic. Similarly with the different numbers in Chorus Line and WSS, they're all iconic, in different ways. So it's really hard to choose one over the others. :)
Mein Herr was created for the film. It's therefore not an iconic broadway dance.
everyone is saying that cell block tango deserved to be on the list more than all that jazz but can we talk about “i can’t do it alone” from Chicago? that dance was utterly amazing.
It is my dream - to see a Broadway show. To see a legendary musical with those amazing costumes, mezmerazing choreography, to hear all those famous song... Once I go to Aremica - for sure I'll buy a ticket to any Broadway show there!
I was in Fiddler on the roof for a show and I had to do the bottle dance, the hora (lifting people on chairs and dancing around them), and the Russian dance. It was really hard and on the 4th night I sprained my ankle. Look up the dances and you will see how difficult they are.
At the beginning I was like “ If You Cant Stop the Beat, Dancing Through Life and Anything Goes aren’t here imma cry
aww, ... don't cry.
Dancing through life is my favorite song 💚
I still get a joyous tingle when I hear the music for 'One'! Too many missing, but love watching all these again!
I feel like the dream ballet from Oklahoma deserves a nod because it truly revolutionized the way dance in musical theater is used to tell the story
@McKenzie- Also, most startling is the realization of who the male ballet artist performing in that sequence was. Can you guess?
Phenomenal list. Could there really have been any other more iconic number in that top position than one? Absolutely iconic
I read that Patrick Swayze danced as Danny Zuko in Broadway version of Grease. I wish I saw that. Given the fact that Swayze could actually dance (unlike Travolta) it must have been something amazing.
Vera Ellen, John Bracia and Danny Kaye in the ‘Choreography’ number in ‘White Christmas’ --although technically it’s a movie about a stage play. Still amazing.
Where is Too Darn Hot? That number blows the socks off the audience every time.
PLEASE DO TOP 10 SEXIEST PERFORMANCES/SONGS ON BROADWAY
Here are some of my opinions:
Say no to this - Hamilton
All that jazz - Chicago
Take me or leave me - Rent
Dead girl walking - Heathers the musical
The point of no return - Phantom of the opera
Omi Veni Baptise Me from Book of Mormon and My Girlfriend, Who Lives in Canada from Avenue Q?
Has anyone seen Cabaret? Geesh!
Sugar daddy from hatai anyone?
So glad that A Chorus Line got that first spot
"glad"? maybe satisfied of course but, 'glad' sounds goofy unless of course you get a cut of the action.
(lol)
A Chorus Line is my absolute favorite musical. As a child that was my dream job. When I saw it live, I cried during the finale.
Originally, Cassie was supposed to be cut and not make the chorus line at all. After Neil Simon saw a preview of the show, his then-wife (Marsha Mason) actually suggested that Cassie should make the chorus because of how much effort she put into the entire show (Neil Simon also reportedly said that if Cassie was cut, "nobody wins"). The script was changed so that Cassie gets hired and the rest is history.
Yes, I was going to be very upset if A Chorus Line wasn’t on this somewhere … So very glad that it’s in the #1 spot because it definitely deserves to be there.
HOW ON EARTH WAS NOTHING FROM SINGIN IN THE RAIN WAS IM THERE??? Seriously. Choices were made
It's a movie
@@mckenziemalone8044 But also a musical on Broadway right now
@@lilouravensdale9324 it was on Broadway in the 80s and a lot of the dances were toned down so that they could be performed 8 times a week
"One" had to be #1. That is the most iconic routine ever performed on Broadway.
Love it! So glad Catherine Zeta-Jones made the cut. She’s an incredibly good dancer, singer and overwhelmingly glamorous! Was blown away by her in Chicago! Good picks. Many favorites.
My boyfriend was in an amateur production of fiddler where the bottle dance was done to perfection. 10 nights only dropped once. Xxx
I also think 'Gotta Dance' from Singin' in the Rain should be high on that list- I mean, Gene Kelly & Cyd Cherisse; WOW!!! I do agree that Chorus Line was #1, tho'; I never get tired of that
Kristin Schermann They should have included the anniversary performance that included all the past players lined up behind the current players of the part they danced. I remember reading they had to reinforce the stage floor because of the weight of all the dancers.
@@CatKnipND I saw that!! OMG- so awesome, I got tears in my eyes!
After seeing those dances from FosseVerdon, I have MAD respect for those dance sequences from their respected productions!! Also makes me really appreciate Cabaret more!! (not my fave movie but man those musical/dance moments, SO GOOD!) :D
FosseVerdon is amazing!
Haley Radiant the movie is a drama which is not usual for a musical but seeing it on Broadway is a whole different experience like Chicago. The movie did not close to the Broadway show which was superb
Haley Radiant I haven’t seen it yet but you make it sound great and the promos look good. I will have to spend some time with my FX app lol
I was disappointed to not see Good Morning frim Singing in the Rain! One of the most impressive choreography I've ever seen!
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Carnival??
Honestly I would have put either "We're in the Money" or "42nd Street" on the list instead of "Audition" but I agree with putting One as number one so much!
There are so many but in my opinion the barn raising from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers has them all beat. The physicality of the number is astonishing.
I did a production of Chicago this summer with a town theater company and All That Jazz was our best and favorite dance. It set the tone for our audience and it was fun walking through the isle for the number
I think both America and the opening dance sequence of West Side Story are more famous and iconic??
Cats maybe just people being cats but it has the hardest dances and songs so id say it's much more than that and step in time I get tired just watching it so there's no way I could join in I'd be on the floor lol
Especially the Trip cartwheel during MungoJerrie and RumpleTeazer performance. And the double leg kicks Jacob Brent does in the Mr. Mistofelees scene.
I was Jane/a chimney sweep when I wasn't Jane and let me tell ya!! Being a chimney sweep was SO MUCH FUN!! We are all close to the same age and we had so much fun backstage and STEP IN TIME WAS SO MUCH FUN I CRIED AFTER THE LAST NIGHT OF PERFORMING (since i was a chimney sweep the last night)
I love West Side Story!!!😍
Yes more Broadway!
Um, where’s Too Darn Hot from Kiss me Kate??
Love the list; just wish they would've shown Bebe Neuwirth in the "All That Jazz" section.
I’m glad that they added mentions from Fosse and Robbins. Some lists I have seen have completely forgot about classics like that (Dances from Sweet Charity, Chicago, West Side story, Damn Yankees, Fiddler on the roof, etc.)
Just went to see Cats live and, i actually enjoyed it.
Also, i thought the most iconic dance from cats was MungoJerrie and RumpleTeazers because, the fact that they sung through the jumping and cartwheeling was impressive imho.
OMG I did to
I had to do seize the day at school. And it’s so hard like jeez.
The bottle dance in Fiddler is HELLA HARD. I’m in a Broadway rendition of it, and the bottle dance is killing us.
I wish more people would talk about how hard it is to completely remember and nail a tap dance, I have put so much work into a tap dance that ends up looking crappy
ahh gene kelly, THE best dancer in american history (males anyway) the more ive watched of his work the more impressed i am with him. all of cats should be on this list. such an awesome show.
I'm glad you mentioned Gene Kelly but what about Agnes de Mille? SHE was the first to use dance to advance the plot in stage musicals. The choreography in Oklahoma revolutionized dance in Musical Theater. Some of her work was not recreated in movie versions, but since this is about Broadway Dance Numbers - a dance piece from Oklahoma by Agnes de Mille should be in the top 5!!!
I knew going in that "One" would top the list. I saw two different national touring companies of "A Chorus Line", one in Richmond, VA and one in Corpus Christi, TX. Both were fantastic.
Cats and Newsies should've been wayyy higher. Both are absolute masterpieces, and are insanely hard to perform! In every single production of both that I've seen, the choreography and performers have always been brilliant. They deserve way more! However, I fully agree with your number ONE. A Chorus Line is probably one of the most recognizable musicals ever! It's absolutely breathtaking and deserves so much more mainstream acclaim.