And despite his wit and charm after hours, Robbins at work used confrontation and cruelty to get his way. “Black Jerome” was Bernstein’s nickname. During the dress rehearsal of West Side ...

Dances like the elegantly "rumbling" teenagers in "West Side Story" are the legacy of Jerome Robbins, who also created the memorable choreography in "Fiddler on the Roof," "Peter Pan" and "The ...

Jerome Robbins in 1988Getty Images Chita Rivera, whose multi-Tony-winning career took off after her role in “West Side Story,” goes further. “All I know is that I was in love with Jerry ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Joshua Bergasse, who is re-staging the original Jerome Robbins choreography for “West Side Story,” is photographed during a rehearsal break at the Lyric ...

West Side Story was conceived by choreographer Jerome Robbins who wanted to adapt Romeo and Juliet into a musical. He approached composer Leonard Bernstein who would be behind the music and ...

I mean it was was like saying it was great!" Another legend — dancer and choreographer Jerome Robbins — directed and choreographed West Side Story. Rivera came to him from training in ballet.

With original ideas from choreographer Jerome Robbins, West Side Story went through a protracted genesis, with various figures drifting in and out of its creation and initial production.

Best Choreography: Jerome Robbins won. Best Conductor and Musical Director: Max Goberman was nominated but did not win. Best Costume Design: Irene Sharaff was nominated but did not win.

“West Side Story” is a beautifully-mounted ... is the music of Leonard Bernstein and most of all the breathtaking choreography of Jerome Robbins, who in film is not limited by space ...

Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for "Fiddler on the Roof," "West Side Story," and "High Button Shoes." How many shows has Jerome Robbins written? Jerome Robbins has ...

Thus began his career in Hollywood. After starring in the Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise-directed adaptation of West Side Story, Mordente did some acting with appearances in The Outer Limits and ...