Gwen Verdon was an American actress, dancer, and choreographer who is best known for her work on Broadway. She won four Tony Awards for her performances in the musicals 'Can-Can', 'Damn Yankees', 'New Girl in Town', and 'REDHEAD'. She was also the wife of director and choreographer Bob Fosse, with whom she collaborated on many projects. Verdon was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2000.