 Jerome Robbins: his life, his theater, his dance.
Author: Jowitt, Deborah Published: 2004 In this authoritative biography, Deborah Jowitt explores the life, works, and creative processes of the complex genius Jerome Robbins, who redefined the role of dance in musical theatre and is also considered America's greatest native born choreographer. Unlike previous biographers, Deborah Jowitt was granted unrestricted access to Robbins' vast personal archives and also interviewed more than one hundred of Robbins' friends and collaborators. Her book gives insights into his lively curiosity, his volatile temperament, and his constant striving for perfection, revealing not just how others saw him, but how he saw himself. |
