In the enthralling biography "Fosse" by Sam Wasson, the spotlight finally turns onto the enigmatic figure of Bob Fosse, whose genius redefined the entertainment industry. With an illustrious career that left an indelible mark on Broadway and Hollywood, Fosse's iconic style—characterized by a tilted hat and splayed fingers—became emblematic of a new era of performance art. Despite achieving an unprecedented trifecta of Oscar, Emmy, and Tony awards in a single year, Fosse remained a figure haunted by personal demons, his life a complex tapestry of relentless ambition and deep-seated insecurities. Through Wasson's meticulous research and captivating narrative, readers are invited behind the curtain to explore the intricate dynamics of Fosse's professional achievements and the tumultuous relationships that defined his life offstage. Sam Wasson delves deep into the heart of a man who was as tormented as he was talented, drawing from a rich pool of unpublished material and intimate accounts from those who knew Fosse best—friends, foes, lovers, and collaborators, many of whom have never before shared their stories. From the vibrant highs of "The Pajama Game," "Cabaret," "Pippin," "All That Jazz," to "Chicago," one of Broadway's longest-running musicals, to the shadowy lows of his personal life, Wasson paints a portrait of Fosse in all his complexity. The biography not only celebrates Fosse's monumental contributions to dance, theatre, and film but also unflinchingly examines the darkness that fueled his creative genius. "Fosse" emerges as a compelling testament to the life of an extraordinary individual who forever changed the face of entertainment, revealing the man behind the legendary moves—a figure as captivating as his art.