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Because after all, the show must go on… Fosse was the choreographer.
The two banter like musical comedy lovers and the spark is instantaneous.
Credit: Eric Liebowitz/FX
Whos Got the Pain?
After Joan comes to a rehearsal and must be carried out because she cant walk, Gwen breaks down.
She cant take away a dying womans husband.
Eric Liebowitz/FX
Like other lionized creative male geniuses, Bob Fosse apparently does not respond well to constructive criticism.
Gwen doesnt think the mambo number, Whos Got the Pain?
meets the creative teams request for something fun but it inspires Bob.
You Gotta Have Heart
Its time then for an ultimatum.
Gwen draws Bob into a backstage embrace, and they both demand the other leave their current partner.
Theres one catch though he needs Gwens financial help to continue to pay for a nurse to Joan.
So, hes not completely abandoning her, just asking his new lover to pay for it.
Fosse should honestly be as well remembered for his emotional manipulation as his choreography.
He makes a show of saying he couldnt think without her on set.
He needs her, but hes not willing to give up what he wants either.
