She has been dancing for most of her life and has appeared in such shows as "Cats" and "A Chorus line."
Ms. Henshall has recorded three albums, 'Love is Here to Stay, ' a tribute to the music of the Gershwins and two others entitled 'Pilgrim' and 'The Ruthie Henshall Album.'
This multi-talented star of the stage can sing from a low belt to a high soprano. She also is an excellent actress who effortlessly moves audiences to tears.
Ruthie Henshall has played Ellen in "Miss Saigon, " Fantine in "Les Miserables, " Nancy in "Oliver, " and both Velma and Roxie in "Chicago." She and Michael Ball received the Theatregoer's Club of Great Britain Award for Most Popular Musical Stage Actor and Actress. Ruthie made her debut on Broadway in "Putting it Together."
She is married to Canadian-born, UK based singer (lead singer for the UK based band Van Tramp) and actor Tim Howar. They have two daughters.
All That Jazz
Ruthie Henshall Lyrics
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Why dont we paint the town?
And all that jazz
I'm gonna rouge my knees
And roll my stockings down
And all that jazz
I know a whoopee spot
Where the gin is cold
But the piano's hot
It's just a noisy hall
Where there's a nightly brawl
And all that jazz
Slick your hair
And wear your buckle shoes
And all that jazz
I hear that Father Dipp
Is gonna blow the blues
And all that jazz
Hold on, hon'
We're gonna bunny hug
I bought some asprin
Down at United Drug
In case you shake apart
And wanna brand new start
To do that jazz
Oh, you're gonna see you
Sheba shimmy shake
And all that jazz
Oh, she's gonna shimmy
Till her garters break
And all that jazz
Show her where to park her girdle
Oh, her mother's blood'd curdle
If she'd hear her baby's queer
For all that jazz
Find a glass
We're playing fast and loose
And all that jazz
Right up here
Is where I store the juice
And all that jazz
Come on, babe
We're gonna brush the sky
I betcha lucky
Lindy never flew so high
'Cause in the stratosphere
How could he lend an ear
To all that jazz?
So that's final, [Incomprehensible]
Yeah, I'm afraid so, kiddo
Afraid? Yeah
Nobody walks out on me
No, I'm no one's wife
But, oh, I love my life
And all that jazz
That jazz
The song "All That Jazz" is a catchy tune that has become a classic. It is a part of the musical "Chicago" and is sung by the character Velma Kelly, a vaudeville star. The song is used to tell the audience what it takes to make it in the world of entertainment, including some of the less glamorous parts of the business.
The first verse of the song sets the scene for a wild night out on the town. Velma encourages her friend to join her and enjoy some of the many delights the city has to offer. In verse two, Velma's preparations for the night are detailed as she gets ready by rouging her knees and rolling down her stockings. She prepares for a night of dancing and fun.
In the third and final verse, Velma describes the entertainment to be had at the club they're headed to. The music is hot and the dancing is wild. Velma gives a nod to the blues and to the whoopee spot where the characters will be spending their evening. By the end of the song, the listener understands that "All That Jazz" is a celebration of the excesses of the entertainment world and the lengths to which people will go to experience it.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, babe
Why dont we paint the town?
And all that jazz
Let's go out and have a good time doing all the things we love.
I'm gonna rouge my knees
And roll my stockings down
And all that jazz
I'm going to get dressed up in my finest clothes.
Start the car
I know a whoopee spot
Where the gin is cold
But the piano's hot
I know a place where we can have a lot of fun and listen to some good music.
It's just a noisy hall
Where there's a nightly brawl
And all that jazz
It's a place where people come to party and dance, and sometimes things get out of hand.
Slick your hair
And wear your buckle shoes
And all that jazz
We want to look our best and be the center of attention.
I hear that Father Dipp
Is gonna blow the blues
And all that jazz
I heard that one of the musicians is going to play some great music.
Hold on, hon'
We're gonna bunny hug
I bought some asprin
Down at United Drug
Let's dance close together and have a good time, but just in case we get a headache, I have some aspirin.
In case you shake apart
And wanna brand new start
To do that jazz
If you get tired or overwhelmed, you can take a break and come back refreshed to keep dancing and having fun.
Oh, you're gonna see you
Sheba shimmy shake
And all that jazz
You're going to see me dance and move beautifully.
Oh, she's gonna shimmy
Till her garters break
And all that jazz
I'm going to dance and move so much that the garters on my stockings may break.
Show her where to park her girdle
Oh, her mother's blood'd curdle
If she'd hear her baby's queer
For all that jazz
Help her take off her girdle and put it somewhere safe. Her mother would be shocked if she knew her daughter took it off to dance.
Find a glass
We're playing fast and loose
And all that jazz
Let's have a drink and enjoy ourselves. We're being carefree and having fun.
Right up here
Is where I store the juice
And all that jazz
I know where we can get more drinks.
Come on, babe
We're gonna brush the sky
I betcha lucky
Lindy never flew so high
We're going to have an amazing time and feel like we're flying.
'Cause in the stratosphere
How could he lend an ear
To all that jazz?
We're going to be having so much fun that we'll feel like we're in another world where nothing else matters.
So that's final, [Incomprehensible]
Yeah, I'm afraid so, kiddo
Afraid? Yeah
Nobody walks out on me
This is the final decision, and I won't change my mind. I'm not afraid of confrontation and I'll stand my ground.
No, I'm no one's wife
But, oh, I love my life
And all that jazz
I'm not married, and I love being independent and free to do what I want, including having a good time and enjoying myself.
That jazz
All of the things we love to do and enjoy, including singing and dancing.
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Written by: Fred Ebb, John Kander
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Eva Mason
0:00 - 0:15 is SO powerful! The music, the volume, the lighting, the dancers....all of it just gives me goosebumps
Alex Butler
The incredible Ruthie ❤️
Porn05Mouth
This cast was particularly amazing. Sandy Duncan is so under rated sometimes. She was really phenomenal in this.
Nigel S
Here after im a celeb, but I have seen her do this on stage and she was amazing...
Annabelle Jennings
anyone hear after watching her do this on i’m a celeb?
Finlay J
Yes!
darren king
Ohhhh, yessss....
danni macrae
Yesss
Finlay J
I knew exactly who this lady was but im a celeb really made me want to do some more research into her and last night confirmed it with all that jazz
Alana Langley
Who’s else is here after I’m a celeb ?