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Ann Raining, Broadway actress, choreographer and choreographer passed away on Saturday at the age of 71. His brother-in-law Tahrla King confirmed the news Variety On Monday. “The world and our family have lost a vibrant, wonderful talent and beautiful soul,” the family of the late actor said in a statement. “Ann was the heart of our family and the life of the party. When she came to visit our brother in Washington State, he went to sleep, never woke up. We will miss her more than we say. Heaven now has the best choreographer. I hope they play a storm there!” Annie, we will always love you and will miss you !!! ”
Born in Seattle, Raining dedicated his career to dance at an early age, thus making his Broadway debut. Cabaret In 1969 at the age of 19. He continued to play Cocoa, Wild and wonderful, Here!, Good time Charlie, For which he received Tony’s recommendation, A chorus line, Sweet charity, And Pippin, Where he first met the show’s director, Bob Foss, in 1972.
Rejoined Chicago In 1977 he replaced Gwen Verdon as Roxy Hart, who would reconsider the role in the show’s 1996 revival, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Dance. In 1979, the actress appeared in Fossil All That Jazz An area inspired by Reinking’s relationship with Katie Jagger, the famous choreographer, becomes the relationship of a protagonist, a romantic partner and a creative collaborator. Margaret Quali starred as the late actress of FX Foss / Verton From Sam Rockwell and Michael Williams.
Raining also entered the silver screen Mickey + Mood, Movie Movie, And the film version of the musical Annie. In 2001, Raining won the Oliver Award for Best Dance for West End Production. Foss, A musical review dedicated to the work of the late choreographer co-produced by Richard Maldby Jr. and Chad Walker. Raining is survived by husband Peter Dolbert and son Chris.