Jerome Robbins

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Jerome Robbins, born on October 11, 1918, and passing away on July 29, 1998, was an influential American choreographer, director, and dancer. He played a significant role in shaping the landscape of American theater and dance, leaving an indelible mark on both Broadway and the world of classical ballet. Robbins began his career as a dancer, performing in various ballet and Broadway productions. However, he gained wide recognition for his groundbreaking work as a choreographer and director. His innovative and dynamic approach to dance and movement transformed storytelling on stage. Robbins collaborated with numerous notable composers and artists, including Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Betty Comden and Adolph Green. He choreographed and directed iconic Broadway musicals such as "West Side Story," "The King and I," and "Fiddler on the Roof," among others. One of Robbins' most significant contributions to the world of dance was his work as a co-founder of the New York City Ballet. He created numerous ballets for the company, blending classical technique with contemporary themes and movements. His ballets, including "Fancy Free," "The Concert," and "Dances at a Gathering," are regarded as masterpieces of 20th-century dance. Jerome Robbins was known for his meticulous attention to detail, his ability to create compelling characters through movement, and his innovative use of space and stage. His work often explored complex psychological themes and showcased the human condition with depth and authenticity. Throughout his career, Robbins received numerous accolades and awards, including multiple Tony Awards and an Academy Award for his direction of the film adaptation of "West Side Story." He left an enduring legacy and inspired generations of choreographers, directors, and dancers with his artistic vision and storytelling ability. Jerome Robbins' contributions to the performing arts continue to be celebrated and studied. His work remains influential and serves as a testament to his immense talent, creativity, and lasting impact on both Broadway and the world of dance.}

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Personal Info

Birth Date: October 11, 1918
Birth Location: New York, NY
Death Date: July 29, 1998
Death Location: New York, NY
Cause of Death: stroke

Stage & Film

Performance

Stars in Your Eyes
Original Broadway Production (1939)
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  • Ballet Ensemble

Staff & Creative

West Side Story
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production (2023)
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  • Choreography
High Button Shoes
Encores! Production (2019)
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  • Choreography for "Bathing Beauty Ballet" and "I Still Get Jealous"
The King and I
National Tour (2016)
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  • Original Choreography
West Side Story
Carnegie Hall Production (2016)
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  • Original Choreography
Fiddler on the Roof
Broadway Revival (2015)
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  • Original Concept
  • Original Choreography
The King and I
Broadway Revival (2015)
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  • Original Choreography
Gypsy
Lyric Stage Production (2011)
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  • Choreography (original)
West Side Story
National Tour (2010)
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  • Director/Choreographer
West Side Story
International Tour (2009)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
West Side Story
Broadway Revival (2009)
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  • Director/Choreographer
  • Original Concept
On the Town
Encores! Concert (2008)
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  • Original Choreography
Gypsy
Broadway Revival (2008)
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  • Choreographer
Gypsy
Encores! Summer Stars Production (2007)
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  • Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
London Revival (2007)
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  • Choreography
Gypsy
Ravinia Festival Concert (2006)
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  • Original Choreography
Fiddler on the Roof
Australian Tour (2005)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Gypsy
Broadway Revival (2003)
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  • Choreography
Fiddler on the Roof
Casa Mañana Production (2002)
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  • Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Stratford Festival Production (2000)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
The King and I
London Production (2000)
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  • Choreography
The King and I
National Tour (1997)
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  • Choreography
The King and I
Broadway Revival (1996)
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  • Choreography
Fiddler on the Roof
30th Anniversary Tour (1994)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
London Revival (1994)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Gypsy
Television Production (1993)
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  • Choreography (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Regional Tour (1993)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Gateway Playhouse Production (1993)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Gypsy
Starlight Musical Theatre Production (1992)
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  • Choreography (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Broadway Revival (1990)
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  • Director/Choreographer
Jerome Robbins' Broadway
National Tour (1990)
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  • Director / Choreographer
Gypsy
Broadway Revival (1989)
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  • Choreography
West Side Story
Non-Equity Tour (1989)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
The King and I
Touring Revival (1989)
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  • Choreography (original)
Jerome Robbins' Broadway
Original Broadway Production (1989)
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  • Director / Choreographer
The Race to Urga
Lincoln Center Workshop (1987)
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  • Director
The King and I
Broadway Revival (1985)
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  • Choreography (original)
West Side Story
London Revival (1984)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Paper Mill Playhouse Production (1983)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Dallas Summer Musicals Production (1983)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
London Revival (1983)
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  • Director/Choreographer
Fiddler on the Roof
National Tour (1981)
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  • Director / Choreographer
Fiddler on the Roof
Broadway Revival (1981)
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  • Director/Choreographer
Fiddler on the Roof
National Tour (1980)
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  • Director / Choreographer
West Side Story
Broadway Revival (1980)
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  • Director/Choreographer
The King and I
London Revival (1979)
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  • Choreography
Fiddler on the Roof
Touring Revival (1977)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Playhouse in the Park Production (1977)
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  • Choreographer (original)
The King and I
Broadway Revival (1977)
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  • Choreography (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Broadway Revival (1976)
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  • Director/Choreographer
The King and I
Touring Production (1976)
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  • Choreography (original)
Gypsy
Broadway Revival (1974)
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  • Choreography
Fiddler on the Roof
Meadowbrook Dinner Theatre Production (1974)
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  • Choreographer (original)
Gypsy
London Production (1973)
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  • Choreography
Fiddler on the Roof
Film Version (1971)
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  • Choreography (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Little Theatre on the Square Production (1971)
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  • Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
South African Production (1969)
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  • Director and Choreographer
A Pray by Blecht
Original Broadway Production (1969) [This production was cancelled. It never opened and plans have been shelved.]
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  • Director
Fiddler on the Roof
2nd National Tour (1968)
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  • Director and Choreographer
West Side Story
Lincoln Center Revival (1968)
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  • Director and Choreographer of Original Production
The King and I
City Center Revival (1968)
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  • Choreography (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
London Production (1967)
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  • Director and Choreographer
Funny Girl
London Production (1966)
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  • Production Supervisor (New York)
Fiddler on the Roof
1st National Tour (1966)
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  • Director and Choreographer
Funny Girl
National Tour (1965)
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  • Supervisor of New York Production
Fiddler on the Roof
Israeli Production (1965)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Fiddler on the Roof
Original Broadway Production (1964)
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  • Director and Choreographer
The King and I
Lincoln Center Revival (1964)
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  • Choreography (original)
Funny Girl
Original Broadway Production (1964)
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  • Production Supervisor
West Side Story
Music Fair Circuit Production (1964)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
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  • Additional Direction and Musical Staging [uncredited]
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  • Additional Staging [uncredited]
The King and I
City Center Revival (1963)
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  • Choreography
The King and I
Regional Revival (1962)
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  • Choreography
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Original Broadway Production (1962)
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  • Additional Direction and Musical Staging [uncredited]
West Side Story
Film Version (1961)
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  • Co-Director
  • Choreography
Billion Dollar Baby
State Fair Musicals Production (1961)
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  • Choreography
Gypsy
2nd National Tour (1961)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
Gypsy
1st National Tour (1961)
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  • Director and Choreographer
Peter Pan
Television Production (1960)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
West Side Story
Oakdale Musical Theatre Production (1960)
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  • Director/Choreographer (original)
The King and I
City Center Revival (1960)
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  • Choreography
West Side Story
Broadway Return Engagement (1960)
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  • Director
  • Choreography
West Side Story
National Tour (1959)
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  • Director
  • Choreography
Gypsy
Original Broadway Production (1959)
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  • Director and Choreographer
Bells Are Ringing
National Tour (1959)
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  • Director
  • Dances and Musical Numbers
West Side Story
London Production (1958)
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  • Director and Choreographer
Bells Are Ringing
London Production (1957)
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  • Director/Choreographer
West Side Story
Original Broadway Production (1957)
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  • Choreography
  • Director
The Pajama Game
City Center Revival (1957)
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  • Director (original)
Bells Are Ringing
Original Broadway Production (1956)
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  • Director
  • Dances and Musical Numbers
The King and I
Film Version (1956)
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  • Staging of Dances and Musical Numbers
The King and I
City Center Revival (1956)
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  • Choreography
Peter Pan
Television Production (1956)
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  • Direction and Choreography
  • Producer
The Pajama Game
London Production (1955)
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  • Co-Director (original)
Seventh Heaven
Original Broadway Production (1955)
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  • Director/Choreographer [uncredited]
Ankles Aweigh
Original Broadway Production (1955)
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  • Director/Choreographer [uncredited]
Peter Pan
Television Production (1955)
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  • Direction and Choreography
Silk Stockings
Original Broadway Production (1955)
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  • Additional Direction and Choreography [uncredited]
The Pajama Game
National Tour (1955)
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  • Co-Director
  • Additional Musical Staging [uncredited]
Peter Pan
Original Broadway Production (1954)
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  • Direction and Staging
The Pajama Game
Original Broadway Production (1954)
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  • Co-Director
  • Additional Musical Staging [uncredited]
The King and I
National Tour (1954)
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  • Choreography
The King and I
London Production (1953)
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  • Choreography
Wonderful Town
Original Broadway Production (1953)
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  • Additional Choreography (uncredited)
Two's Company
Original Broadway Production (1952)
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  • Choreography
Wish You Were Here
Original Broadway Production (1952)
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  • Choreography [uncredited]
Call Me Madam
National Tour (1952)
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  • Dances and Musical Numbers
The King and I
Original Broadway Production (1951)
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  • Choreography
Call Me Madam
Original Broadway Production (1950)
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  • Dances and Musical Numbers
Miss Liberty
National Tour (1950)
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  • Dances and Musical Numbers
Miss Liberty
Original Broadway Production (1949)
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  • Dances and Musical Numbers
High Button Shoes
West Coast Tour (1949)
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  • Dances and Staging
High Button Shoes
London Production (1948)
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  • Dances
High Button Shoes
National Tour (1948)
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  • Dances and Staging
Look, Ma, I'm Dancin'!
Original Broadway Production (1948)
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  • Direction and Choreography
High Button Shoes
Original Broadway Production (1947)
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  • Dances and Staging
On the Town
National Tour (1946)
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  • Musical Numbers and Choreography
Billion Dollar Baby
Original Broadway Production (1945)
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  • Choreography and Musical Numbers
On the Town
Original Broadway Production (1944)
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  • Musical Numbers and Choreography

Private Audio

Performance

A Pray by Blecht
Demo Recording (1968)
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  • Cast

Writing

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  • Book (adaptation) [uncredited]

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From ChatGPT

Jerome Robbins, born on October 11, 1918, and passing away on July 29, 1998, was an influential American choreographer, director, and dancer. He played a significant role in shaping the landscape of American theater and dance, leaving an indelible mark on both Broadway and the world of classical ballet. Robbins began his career as a dancer, performing in various ballet and Broadway productions. However, he gained wide recognition for his groundbreaking work as a choreographer and director. His innovative and dynamic approach to dance and movement transformed storytelling on stage. Robbins collaborated with numerous notable composers and artists, including Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Betty Comden and Adolph Green. He choreographed and directed iconic Broadway musicals such as "West Side Story," "The King and I," and "Fiddler on the Roof," among others. One of Robbins' most significant contributions to the world of dance was his work as a co-founder of the New York City Ballet. He created numerous ballets for the company, blending classical technique with contemporary themes and movements. His ballets, including "Fancy Free," "The Concert," and "Dances at a Gathering," are regarded as masterpieces of 20th-century dance. Jerome Robbins was known for his meticulous attention to detail, his ability to create compelling characters through movement, and his innovative use of space and stage. His work often explored complex psychological themes and showcased the human condition with depth and authenticity. Throughout his career, Robbins received numerous accolades and awards, including multiple Tony Awards and an Academy Award for his direction of the film adaptation of "West Side Story." He left an enduring legacy and inspired generations of choreographers, directors, and dancers with his artistic vision and storytelling ability. Jerome Robbins' contributions to the performing arts continue to be celebrated and studied. His work remains influential and serves as a testament to his immense talent, creativity, and lasting impact on both Broadway and the world of dance.}

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Personal Info

Birth Date: October 11, 1918
Birth Location: New York, NY
Death Date: July 29, 1998
Death Location: New York, NY
Cause of Death: stroke

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