Series synopsis
Fosse/Verdon is an American drama television series that premiered on FX on April 9, 2019. It ended on May 28, 2019. It was created by Steven Levenson, Thomas Kail. It stars Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams.
The story of the romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. He was a filmmaker and one of theater's most influential choreographers and directors; she was the greatest Broadway dancer of all time. Together, they changed the face of American entertainment — at a perilous cost.
Premise
The story of the romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. He was a filmmaker and one of theater's most influential choreographers and directors; she was the greatest Broadway dancer of all time. Together, they changed the face of American entertainment — at a perilous cost.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sam Rockwell as Bob Fosse
- Michelle Williams as Gwen Verdon
Guest cast
- Norbert Leo Butz as Paddy Chayefsky
- Aya Cash as Joan Simon
- Evan Handler as Hal Prince
- Nate Corddry as Neil Simon
- Kelli Barrett as Liza Minnelli
- Rick Holmes as Fred Weaver
- Bianca Marroquín as Chita Rivera
- Christiane Seidel as Hannah
- Paul Reiser as Cy Feuer
- Stephen Plunkett as Paul Grantner
- Laura Osnes as Shirley MacLaine
- Rachel Hilson as Jane
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 9, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Life Is a Cabaret Shortly after the failure of his film adaptation of Sweet Charity, Bob Fosse is determined to direct the film version of Cabaret. |
April 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
Who's Got the Pain? Rising Broadway star Gwen Verdon has a life-changing encounter with ambitious young choreographer Bob Fosse. |
April 16, 2019 |
| 3 |
Me and My Baby As Gwen and Bob pursue separate projects, Gwen thinks back to the beginning of her career, and the circumstances that led her to her current position. |
April 23, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 9, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 28, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |