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Jerome Robbins : His Life, His Theater, His Dance
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Jerome Robbins
Author(s): Deborah Jowitt
In this authoritative biography, Deborah Jowitt explores the life, works, and creative processes of the complex genius Jerome Robbins (1918-1998), who redefined the role of dance in musical theater and is also considered America's greatest native-born ballet choreographer.
This meticulously researched and elegantly written story of a life's work is illuminated by photographs, enlivened by anecdotes, and grounded in insights into ballets and musical comedies that have been seen and loved all over the world.
Review(s):
"This is the definitive biography."
-- The Houston Chronicle
"To read Ms. Jowitt's extraordinarily revealing book is to be in the presence of Jerome Robbins."
-- Edward Villella
"It is candid yet balanced, insightful about his work and revelatory about his theater. It lays bare the tension between Robbins the person and Robbins the artist."
-- Los Angeles Times
"Jowitt's fascinating biography of the innovative director of Broadway musicals and choreographer of masterpieces for the New York City Ballet...trenchantly reveal[s] Robbins's relationship with his own beliefs....Compelling."
-- The New York Times Book Review (front page)
"Ms. Jowitt's book has the authenticity that comes only from being there."
-- Twyla Tharp
ISBN: 9780684869865
Author(s): Deborah Jowitt
In this authoritative biography, Deborah Jowitt explores the life, works, and creative processes of the complex genius Jerome Robbins (1918-1998), who redefined the role of dance in musical theater and is also considered America's greatest native-born ballet choreographer.
This meticulously researched and elegantly written story of a life's work is illuminated by photographs, enlivened by anecdotes, and grounded in insights into ballets and musical comedies that have been seen and loved all over the world.
Review(s):
"This is the definitive biography."
-- The Houston Chronicle
"To read Ms. Jowitt's extraordinarily revealing book is to be in the presence of Jerome Robbins."
-- Edward Villella
"It is candid yet balanced, insightful about his work and revelatory about his theater. It lays bare the tension between Robbins the person and Robbins the artist."
-- Los Angeles Times
"Jowitt's fascinating biography of the innovative director of Broadway musicals and choreographer of masterpieces for the New York City Ballet...trenchantly reveal[s] Robbins's relationship with his own beliefs....Compelling."
-- The New York Times Book Review (front page)
"Ms. Jowitt's book has the authenticity that comes only from being there."
-- Twyla Tharp
ISBN: 9780684869865