Wow, this is a great rendition. Ann Reinking's moves are perfect--so supple and sinuous. As far as the movie version, the editing and cutting are so extreme you truly can't get a sense of the dance moves. That film was a huge disappointment.
Hey, don't be hatin' on Catherine Zeta-Jones. Her portrayal of Velma is perfection when it comes to film, and the movie was really well done. Theatre and film should be kept separate because they require different forms of acting.
Anne Reinking's fluidity is just amazing to behold. She is Fosse. I actually love the movie Chicago and think that Richard Gere and Renee Zelwegger are wonderful in it. Catherina Zeta Jones however is painful to watch. She may be a dancer and singer from way back but she should never have played or danced (or sang) in that movie. Anyway back to Anne Reinking. She is bloody amazing. As a kid I couldn't get enough of her dancing and signing. So glad you put this video up. Thanks.
By far the best version of this song. Because she knows Fosse in her bones, she can innovate in such beautiful ways. Of course, I like the recent version of Chicago (96) in which Reinking played an essential part. But I like more this version better with its very 70's spirit; its confrontation, its confidence, its aloofness. The 96 version performs those qualities- this version embodies them perfectly. Of course, the only person who carries all of these qualities over in the 96 production is AR.
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I was first introduced to Ann in 1979 when I saw "All That Jazz". She spoiled me. I never dated a short legged girl again. Married a very long legged redhead (considering Gwen was a redhead would there be any other for me?). This is a great rare clip and I am so happy you posted it.
@toobusywriting It's just for the special. The original is so simple, but it looks soooo cool. Ann Reinking. With her hair up she looks soooo, autoritive or reserved and conservative, but with her hair down she is sooo sexy. I noticed this with Annie too. She is the prim secretay untill she puts her hair down in "Let's go to the movies" and you realize that she is so strikingly beautiful.
YES YES YES!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! THATS JAZZZ!!!
ammenedi 2 weeks ago
Wonderful!!!!
rickram1961 1 month ago
Wow, this is a great rendition. Ann Reinking's moves are perfect--so supple and sinuous. As far as the movie version, the editing and cutting are so extreme you truly can't get a sense of the dance moves. That film was a huge disappointment.
dgarnes1 2 months ago
There needs to be a better audio quality of this video uploaded, good performance, way too much static.
Satchel334 2 months ago
I prefer Chita. I still say Catherine Zeta-Jones did NOT deserve the Oscar that year. It was political move why she won it.
ThatBearHasMoxie 3 months ago
I love her in Annie (: and she is sooo tall!!! And such a great dancer
olenarochelle143 3 months ago
She was great in the 1982 Annie movie, also.
Hereismytwocents2011 3 months ago
Hey, don't be hatin' on Catherine Zeta-Jones. Her portrayal of Velma is perfection when it comes to film, and the movie was really well done. Theatre and film should be kept separate because they require different forms of acting.
JustAsSaneAsIAm 3 months ago
I really really like Ann Reinking in this and in Annie, and she is such a great dancer.
broadwaygirl777 4 months ago
Anne Reinking's fluidity is just amazing to behold. She is Fosse. I actually love the movie Chicago and think that Richard Gere and Renee Zelwegger are wonderful in it. Catherina Zeta Jones however is painful to watch. She may be a dancer and singer from way back but she should never have played or danced (or sang) in that movie. Anyway back to Anne Reinking. She is bloody amazing. As a kid I couldn't get enough of her dancing and signing. So glad you put this video up. Thanks.
number1robbiefan 4 months ago
I've never seen better than Reinking; she seems to be almost perfect in her movements.
Batmensch 5 months ago
Just love her liquid shimmy. Wow!
hkins 5 months ago
the best!!!
rc2011ish 6 months ago
She's Goddess!
allison315fly 7 months ago
A great dance version!!!!
fossetapperlive 8 months ago
By far the best version of this song. Because she knows Fosse in her bones, she can innovate in such beautiful ways. Of course, I like the recent version of Chicago (96) in which Reinking played an essential part. But I like more this version better with its very 70's spirit; its confrontation, its confidence, its aloofness. The 96 version performs those qualities- this version embodies them perfectly. Of course, the only person who carries all of these qualities over in the 96 production is AR.
mwilson345 10 months ago 4
what year is this please??
sequens2000 11 months ago
DIVINE !!!
Kiyraesyn 11 months ago
MY GOD ! Now THAT LADY defines womanhood!
At your feet - grovelling !
WOW!
dessay1 11 months ago
I love Ann Reinking! She is so awesome!
estherbooshie2008 1 year ago
SHE IS A GODDESS!!!!!!
nursebridgie 1 year ago
puts that movie to shame; pure crap
sadie46A 1 year ago 3
I would give them a million stars if I could -3
xFabalax 1 year ago
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I was first introduced to Ann in 1979 when I saw "All That Jazz". She spoiled me. I never dated a short legged girl again. Married a very long legged redhead (considering Gwen was a redhead would there be any other for me?). This is a great rare clip and I am so happy you posted it.
akrukowski1964 1 year ago
I want to be her when I grow up!
princessh3llnokitty 1 year ago 2
Is this oroginal choreography just for this special? Awesome clip!
toobusywriting 1 year ago
@toobusywriting "original"
toobusywriting 1 year ago
@toobusywriting It's just for the special. The original is so simple, but it looks soooo cool. Ann Reinking. With her hair up she looks soooo, autoritive or reserved and conservative, but with her hair down she is sooo sexy. I noticed this with Annie too. She is the prim secretay untill she puts her hair down in "Let's go to the movies" and you realize that she is so strikingly beautiful.
Boonedaba 1 year ago
HOLYBEJEZUS!!
thank you SO much for this video! wonderful!
violetcloud 1 year ago
I can watch this over and over again!
She's brilliant!! Awesome!!
Madelineui51 2 years ago