ADMINISTRATION
NICOLE FOSSE
Founder & Artistic Director
In order for the lives and art of Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse® to continue contributing to the human experience, Nicole is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and protection of her parents’ intellectual and artistic properties. She strives to ensure the nuanced, vivacious contradictions of their personalities and works remain accessible for future generations. Nicole founded The Verdon Fosse Legacy® in 2013. She served as co-executive producer and provided on and off-set consulting for the FX limited series, Fosse/Verdon, for which she received an Emmy nomination. Balancing her time between her sons, Sean, Noah, & Leif, and collaborating with entertainment industry creatives, Nicole happily teaches and practices Bikram yoga and healthy living in Northern New England.
STEPHANIE POPE
Director of Professional Development & Creative Director
Stephanie Pope is a Harlem, New York native and an award-winning performer whose career includes appearing on television, in cabaret rooms and most notably, in eleven Broadway shows.
Stephanie was hand-picked by the legendary director/choreographer, Bob Fosse, and his wife and muse, Gwen Verdon for her first two Broadway shows, the revival of Sweet Charity starring Debbie Allen and Bob Fosse’s Big Deal, and is one of a handful of performers sanctioned to teach Fosse Master Classes on behalf of The Fosse Estate. In addition to holding the esteemed title of “Fosse dancer”, Stephanie is thrilled to currently serve as Director of Professional Development and Creative Director for The Verdon Fosse Legacy® LLC, whose mission is to promote, preserve, and protect the artistic and intellectual property of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon.
Broadway credits include the revival of Pippin, Chicago (Velma Kelly), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Muzzy Van Hossmere), Fosse (Leading Player), Smokey Joe’s Cafe - Original London Company (Brenda), A Funny Thing... Forum (Gymnasia), Kiss of The Spider Woman (Stand-by for Ms. Chita Rivera), and The Will Rogers Follies...just to name a few.
Stephanie has shared the stage with such luminaries as Chita Rivera, Ben Vereen, Whitney Houston, Donna McKechnie, MariLu Henner, Gregory Hines, Brian “Stokes” Mitchell, Clint Holmes and Nathan Lane, and has worked with directors and choreographers such as Tommy Tune, Lester Wilson, Christopher Chadman, Chet Walker, Anne Reinking, Rob Marshall, Kathleen Marshall, Peter Gennaro, Michael Kidd, Michael Peters , Dianne McIntyre, Jerry Zaks, George C. Wolfe, Hal Prince, Alex Sanchez, Hope Clarke, George Faison, Diane Paulus, Jason Sparks and Regina Taylor.
She is the recipient of the Dramalogue Award, an ACCA Award and a 2022 BroadwayWorld Regional Theater Award for Best Direction of A Play for her production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill at Playhouse on Park Theater in Connecticut, as well as a MAC Award, Astaire Award and numerous Connecticut Critics Circle and Regional Theater Award nominations. Stephanie is also the recipient of Broadway’s beloved “Legacy Robe”.
Other directing credits include Forever Plaid for Theatre Raleigh, Smokey Joe’s Cafe for ACT in Ridgefield, CT and directing and choreographing for the Broadway League’s prestigious Jimmy Awards.
She currently serves on the nominating committee for the annual Chita Rivera Awards.
She is a certified Hot Yoga instructor, and in 2008, in an effort to give back to her Harlem community, opened Bikram Yoga East Harlem, which she operated for eight years and in 2011 was named one of the top 10 hot yoga studios in the country. She continues to teach hot yoga whenever her schedule permits incorporating her understanding of the human body learned through her years of dancing.
When Stephanie removes her many hats, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Aarne Lofgren, a proud 50 year member of Local One, the Theatrical Stagehand’s Union and their daughter, Mari. www.stephaniepope.com, @lapope48
ALYSSA EPSTEIN
Director of Talent Development & Artistic Partnerships
Alyssa Epstein is a distinguished dancer, educator, and performance consultant, celebrated for her extensive career and resilience. Originally from New Jersey, she earned her BFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. For 16 years, Alyssa graced the stage as a Radio City Rockette, with additional appearances on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, America’s Got Talent, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. Her performance credits also include The St. Louis MUNY, Paper Mill Playhouse, and collaborations with renowned Broadway choreographers Randy Skinner and Andy Blankenbuehler.
Alyssa was first introduced to the work of Bob Fosse at 18 by the late Chet Walker and has been involved with the Verdon Fosse Legacy since its inception in 2013. Her dedication and talent led her to become one of the first protégés of the Verdon Fosse Legacy. Beyond her performance career, Alyssa is a dedicated educator and is the first individual—who never worked directly with Bob Fosse or Gwen Verdon—to be sanctioned as an official teacher of their style. She played a key role in developing Fosse Jazz, the foundational framework for a deeper understanding of all things “Fosse.” Notable reconstructions include LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival.
Alyssa has been on faculty at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center and frequently guest teaches at colleges and universities across the country. Holding a master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology, she supports performing artists in achieving their full potential, specializing in areas such as performance anxiety, injury recovery, mindfulness, and career transition. She is currently designing programs to integrate mental performance strategies into existing dance companies and curricula.
Most proudly, Alyssa is a breast cancer survivor. She actively works with charities across the country, spreading hope to those in need. Her journey exemplifies passion, resilience, and a deep commitment to the arts, inspiring dancers and audiences alike.
KATHERINE WINTER
General Manager
Katherine is a performer, and multi-hyphenate theatre maker. Her recent credits include revivals of Skyscraper: The 1965 Musical Comedy (Urban Stages), Flora The Red Menace (Court Theatre), playing Liza Minnelli & Edie Sedgwick in the world premiere Off-Broadway play Chasing Andy Warhol, the world premiere of the sold-out hit The Leading Lady Club (59E59, NY & Edinburgh Fringe), bringing Broadway back to life in #TSQproject, and in Netflix’s NYC Theatrical debut Money Heist. Katherine also served as the Assistant to Nicole Fosse on Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ (Broadway). Since September 2020, she was a performer and Rehearsal Director for the only long-running pandemic friendly show in NYC - VOYEUR: The Windows of Toulouse Lautrec (BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Award, Best Performance in a Play). Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Katherine is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch New Studio on Broadway with a BFA (Hons) in Drama. Katherine has performed and choreographed Off-Broadway, across New York City, Toronto, and Regionally (Berkshire Theatre Group, Woodstock Playhouse, New Bedford Festival Theatre). She won the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal as Lola in Damn Yankees. Film/TV: Lady In The Lake, Billions, FEUD: Capote v.s. The Swans, Russian Doll, Gossip Girl and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Katherine also works behind the scenes for Eclipse Theatre Company, Superior Theatre Festival and Dance Lab NY. Katherine has worked with The Verdon Fosse Legacy® since 2019 and facilitates the training of the next generation of Fosse® dancers.
LEIF FOSSE
Marketing and Media Consultant
Leif Fosse graduated from Northeastern University with a BA in Communications and Media and Screen Studies. Post-graduation, Leif took a role at Boston Consulting Group in their Climate and Sustainability marketing department. Leif is a passionate and results-driven marketing professional, specializing in global marketing initiatives. His expertises includes orchestrating strategic collaborations, event activations, and innovative, multi-channel marketing campaigns that effectively enhance brand visibility and drive lead generation. With a skillset grounded in creating 360-degree marketing strategies, Leif excels at communicating unique messages that resonate both internally and externally, and he continuously strives to make a meaningful impact in the marketing field.
Leif will start a new career step at Blue Owl Capital spring 2024 working in their Private Wealth marketing wing. Outside of work, Leif is passionate about the continued preservation of the artistic endeavours that make up his grandparents long and successful career, and he also loves to read, write, dance, play sports, and travel.