All That Jazz (film) "an essentially funny movie that seeks to operate on too many levels at the same time... some of it makes you wince, but a lot of it is great fun... A key to the success of the production is the performance of Roy Scheider as Joe Gideon... With an actor of less weight and intensity, "All That Jazz" might have evaporated as we watched it. Mr. Scheider's is a presence to reckon with." "Variety" described it as "a self-important, egomaniacal, wonderfully choreographed, often compelling film" and added, "Roy Scheider gives a superb performance as Gideon, creating a character filled with
Bob Fosse of a Musical. He was also director and choreographer of "Chicago" in 1975, which also starred Verdon. In 1986, Fosse directed, wrote, and choreographed the Broadway production of "Big Deal". Although nominated for five Tony awards, and winning for best choreography, the production closed after only 69 performances. In 1957 he also choreographed the film version of "The Pajama Game" starring Doris Day. The next year, Fosse appears in the film version of "Damn Yankees", which he also choreographed, in which Verdon reprises her stage triumph as "Lola"; they partner each other in the mambo number, "Who's Got the Pain".