Ann Reinking

Ann Reinking

Ann Reinking was an American actress, dancer, and choreographer. She appeared in the films All That Jazz, Annie, and Micki & Maude. Her extensive work in musical theater included Broadway productions of Coco, Over Here!, Goodtime Charley, Chicago, Dancin’, and Sweet Charity. She died of a heart attack on November 14, 2018, at the age of 69.

About Ann Reinking in brief

Summary Ann ReinkingAnn Reinking was an American actress, dancer, and choreographer. She appeared in the films All That Jazz, Annie, and Micki & Maude. Her extensive work in musical theater included Broadway productions of Coco, Over Here!, Goodtime Charley, Chicago, Dancin’, and Sweet Charity. In the 1996 revival of Chicago, she reprised the role of Roxie Hart and was also the choreographer, winning the Tony Award for Best Choreography. In a 2019 mini-series aired on FX, FosseVerdon, Margaret Qualley portrayed Reinking and her relationship with Bob FosSE. She died of a heart attack on November 14, 2018, at the age of 69.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Reinking, and her son, Tommy Tune, who is a professional dancer and actor. She was a member of the Broadway Theater Project, a training program connecting seasoned theater professionals with students. In 1994, she choreographed the ABC television movie version of Bye Bye Birdie. In 1996, she was asked to create the choreography for an all-star four-night-only concert staging of Chicago for Encores! Center’s annual Concert Series. This concert staging was a hit and a few months later the production was produced on Broadway with Reinking in the lead role.