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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 08/08/2005
ISBN: 9780684869865
Pages: 619
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.28w x 1.58d
Award: de La Torre Bueno Prize - Special Citation

Review Citations: New York Times 09/18/2005 pg. 28