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
Gwen Verdon be seen in "All That Jazz" playing the protagonist's partner, as she was in Fosse's real life. She, as much as Verdon, would become responsible for keeping Fosse's trademark choreography alive after Fosse's death. Reinking played Roxie Hart in the highly successful Broadway revival of "Chicago" that opened in 1996. She choreographed the dances "in the style of Bob Fosse" for that revival. After originating the role of Roxie opposite Chita Rivera in "Chicago", Verdon focused on film acting, playing character roles in movies such as "The Cotton Club" (1984), "Cocoon" (1985) and "" (1988). She continued to teach dance