Peter Allen (musician) film "All That Jazz", Allen's live rendition of “Everything Old Is New Again” is danced to by Ann Reinking and Erzebet Foldi for Roy Scheider’s character Joe Gideon based on Bob Fosse. Filmography Peter Allen (musician) Peter Allen (born Peter Richard Woolnough; 10 February 1944 – 18 June 1992) was an Australian-born singer-songwriter, musician and entertainer, known for his flamboyant stage persona and lavish costumes. His songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie Brooks, Melissa Manchester and Olivia Newton-John, with one, "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" by Christopher Cross, winning an Academy Award for Best
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".