Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon - Trailer
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 Published On Aug 12, 2020

Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon is an intimate documentary of Broadway's greatest dancer, the brilliant Gwen Verdon, produced, written and directed by Chris Johnson and Ken Bloom. Executive Producer and Original Concept by Dennis Fill.

Buy or rent today at: https://merelymarvelous.com

The muse of both Jack Cole and Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon changed the face of Broadway choreography over forty years. Through rare footage of Gwen Verdon performing in iconic stage musicals from Can-Can through Damn Yankees, Sweet Charity and Chicago modern audiences can see Gwen at her best and learn the unexpected and surprising true story behind her success and career.

From overcoming debilitating childhood rickets to becoming pregnant out-of-wedlock at sixteen, Gwen’s rise to success is the story of a woman who never gave up, and persevered to become Broadway’s greatest dancer against all the odds. She was a powerhouse of creativity, talent, and determination whose legacy can still be seen in dancers on Broadway today.

“Thoroughly absorbing and revealing” - The Independent

“A superbly assembled documentary” - The Observer

“A treat. A handsomely illustrated celebration” - The Guardian

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