The way his voice quivers when he says "It's just nice to know that you're not alone" is so powerful. I'm not even a fan of musicals, but I can tell what a loss his death from AIDS was.
Fun Fact: Even in death, Bennett and Bob Fosse kept competing with each other. "A Chorus Line" was the longest running American Broadway musical until it was overtaken by the "Chicago" revival about a decade or so ago.
It is hard to describe how electrifying and exciting the show was. It was a great theater season in 1975-76. Even out of town productions were just as exciting.
+Pat Fosse He was slated to direct the Tim Rice/ABBA musical "Chess" but had to withdraw due to his illness. I've always wondered how his version would have looked like...
Do you happen to have access to the original video recording of the 1983 Gala Performance? One was made of the entire performance and it would be great to see the memorable evening so many of us have heard about.
He was brilliant however what he did to cast regarding signing away all future earnings, tickets overseas, records, posters, everything connected was simply awful. Hundreds of millions and original Broadway cast got nothing. SHAMEFUL.
I was there! The most INCREDIBLE theatrical experience of my life!
What a shame that Bennett died so young. He was so brilliant. He was that quirky mix of genius and mysterious.
Brilliant talented beyond comprehension.
The way his voice quivers when he says "It's just nice to know that you're not alone" is so powerful. I'm not even a fan of musicals, but I can tell what a loss his death from AIDS was.
Fun Fact: Even in death, Bennett and Bob Fosse kept competing with each other. "A Chorus Line" was the longest running American Broadway musical until it was overtaken by the "Chicago" revival about a decade or so ago.
Very Talented. RIP
Gone too soon. So much left we didnt get to see.
So passionate for his art.
It is hard to describe how electrifying and exciting the show was. It was a great theater season in 1975-76. Even out of town productions were just as exciting.
Genious,visionary ! Gone too soon.Thank you Michael for your art and inspiration !!!!
+Pat Fosse He was slated to direct the Tim Rice/ABBA musical "Chess" but had to withdraw due to his illness. I've always wondered how his version would have looked like...
Michael is a Genius!
@@UserX860 YOU ARE Cold and Callous! Enjoy your time alone.
Legend!!! Too bad we don't these legends nowadays in NYC
RIP Michael Bennett🎼👢👠
touching ... such a likable guy
Check out Michael Bennett's dancing on the 1960's show Hullabaloo. Yes, it is on RUclips.
JACK ANTHONY him and Donna have both performed well before their fame. Im so grateful to have these humans as a part our history.
Wonderful !!
So good!
When talent exuded intellect, not ego.
The Walt Disney of Broadway
I wonder who owns his estate? I would love to see a tribute show ala “Fosse”. The public would eat it up.
Do you happen to have access to the original video recording of the 1983 Gala Performance? One was made of the entire performance and it would be great to see the memorable evening so many of us have heard about.
One of the most beautiful men ever lived, but he had the common inner demon: drugs.
He was brilliant however what he did to cast regarding signing away all future earnings, tickets overseas, records, posters, everything connected was simply awful. Hundreds of millions and original Broadway cast got nothing. SHAMEFUL.
The interviewer is tone-deaf, for sure. He didn’t react to a thing that came out of Bennett’s mouth.
Well, the movie was a flop Michael HAHAHAHAHA But just the movie...
Hollywood should've let him direct it.
Sorry. Never cared for it. Too corny and boring.
Eh, it wasn’t for you. That’s okay. We all don’t have to love the same things.
you won't see this magic ever again :(
I was just with Donna yesterday.
***** Donna is a good friend and I was in the show..makes no difference to me that you believe it or not. She is often at my apartment.
***** You are an idiot...I don't respond to idiots!