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The afternoon event, open to the public, is scheduled to feature James Naughton, Bebe Neuwirth, Ben Vereen, and more.
By Andrew Gans
March 20, 2023
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A celebration of the life of Tony- and Olivier-winning choreographer and actor Ann Reinking, who passed away December 12, 2020, is being held March 20 at 1:30 PM ET at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre, current home of the Broadway revival of Chicago that originally starred and was choreographed by the late artist. 

Those scheduled to pay tribute include James Naughton, Dylis Croman, Rob Fisher, Bebe Neuwirth, and Ben Vereen.

The memorial, which is open to the public, is organized by Neuwirth, Caitlin Carter, and Reinking's husband, Peter Talbert.

READ: Remembering the Remarkable: Zoe Caldwell, Patti Karr, Rebecca Luker, Armelia McQueen, Doreen Montalvo, Ann Reinking, and Cicely Tyson

Ms. Reinking won Tony and Olivier Awards for choreographing the long-running revival of Chicago and played Roxie Hart in both the original and current Broadway productions. Read Playbill's complete obituary here.

A Celebration of Tony and Olivier Award Winner Ann Reinking on the Stage

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A Celebration of Tony and Olivier Award Winner Ann Reinking on the Stage

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Kathryn Doby, Ann Reinking, John Rubinstein, and Jennifer Nairn-Smith in Pippin
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Ann Reinking and John Mineo in Over Here
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April Shawhan, Ann Reinking, and Marilu Henner in Over Here!
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Joel Grey and Ann Reinking in rehearsal for Goodtime Charley
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Ann Reinking and cast in Goodtime Charley
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Joel Grey and Ann Reinking in Goodtime Charley
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Ann Reinking, Joel Grey, and cast of Goodtime Charley
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Ann Reinking, Alaina Reed, and Lenora Nemetz in Chicago
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Anne Reinking with Bebe Neuwirth in Chicago
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Joel Grey and Ann Reinking in Chicago
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Ann Reinking in rehearsal for Dancin'
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Rene Ceballos, Eileen Casey, Michael Kubala, Ann Reinking, Deborah Phelan, and Gail Benedict in Dancin'
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Karen G. Burke, Gregory B. Drotar, Gail Benedict, Ann Reinking, Sandahl Bergman, Jill Cook, Blane Savage, and Edward Love in Dancin'
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Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, and Allison Williams in Sweet Charity
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Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking and Allsion Williams in Sweet Charity
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