The Immortal Icons of Dance Podcast celebrates dancers of the past. Each week we will interview a guest who worked with one of the great dancers of the 20th century. We collect oral histories of their experiences and memories so that future generations can continue to learn from the icons who have become immortal through the legacy they left behind.
Immortal Icons of Dance
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32 episodes
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The Immortal Icons of Dance Podcast celebrates dancers of the past. Each week we will interview a guest who worked with one of the great dancers of the 20th century. We collect oral histories of their experiences and memories so that future generations can continue to learn from the icons who have become immortal through the legacy they left behind.
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Recent Episodes
December 5, 2025
Ep. 30 Lisa Mordente on Chita Rivera and Chicago
<p>In this episode, Lisa Mordente talks about meeting Bob Fosse as a teenager, and watching her mother, Chita Rivera, rehearse and perform in Chicago (1975). Lisa was the first baby born of a "Shark" and a "Jet"—her father, Tony Mordente played "A-Rab" in the original Broadway production of West Side Story, where he met Chita who was playing "Anita." Lisa recalls the backstage antics of the cast, and the inspiration she found in watching Gwen Verdon and her mother perform together.</p><p><br /></p><p>Additional Resources:</p><p><a href="https://www.immortaliconsofdance.com/vault/categories/chicago" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Vault</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwT4blXY9x-VuvjeFNSaCnPa9CeGWtlzn" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Additional Chicago Footage</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chita-Memoir-Rivera/dp/0063226790/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.F8hm7q9PnRphg9jpBJ8EvyFlJBMd9iaLBdIfxpGz4Fs9qhhmNJYANQrKnYmoeNs-5Yp3hS1pWWY6OtanZhkFGCYhqawfP4X8ZuZl5QnEUgoF4NXHMycX6UDKiE2K_o96_34vAo7cso_17FMwsY_K5Lydf1jP8DCEC2kqwDGYZlg.S_0WpJX-O-SkbJp2UpJWiEu4a1vKheQj4XLQ5PnomWI&dib_tag=se&keywords=chita+memoir&qid=1764920278&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Chita: A Memoir by Chita Rivera</a></p>
November 26, 2025
Ep. 29 Marsha Bagwell on Chicago
<p>In this episode, Marsha Bagwell tells us about her time in the original cast of Chicago (1975) as the standby for Matron Mama Morton and Mary Sunshine. Marsha became Gwen Verdon's personal assistant during the production and was privy to many private conversations regarding the show. She shares unparalleled insight on Bob Fosse's process, Gwen Verdon's generosity, and the quirks and personalities of the entire cast.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.immortaliconsofdance.com/vault/categories/chicago" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Vault</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwT4blXY9x-VuvjeFNSaCnPa9CeGWtlzn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Additional Chicago Footage</a></p>
November 21, 2025
Ep. 28 Lenora Nemetz on Chicago
<p>In this episode, Lenora Nemetz discusses working with Bob Fosse as the standby for both Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera in Chicago (1975). She recalls going on for Gwen as "Roxie" during the out-of-town try-out without any rehearsals. Lenora also took over the role "Velma" full time after Chita left the show and Ann Reinking joined as Roxie.</p><p><br></p><p>Additional Resources:</p><p><a href="https://www.immortaliconsofdance.com/vault/categories/chicago" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Vault Blog Posts</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwT4blXY9x-VuvjeFNSaCnPa9CeGWtlzn">Chicago History YouTube Playlist</a></p>
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