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Explores the life and accomplishments of the renowned choreographer and director, from his work on "The King and I" to the complexities of his personal life.
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Drawing on years of research and interviews with Jerome Robbins' family, friends, and colleagues, author Greg Lawrence provides a portrait of the famed choreographer. He reveals how despite his success as a towering creative force in America, he struggled with his personal demons his bisexuality, his ambivalence about his Judaism, his often bitter relationship with his parents, his betrayals of others during the McCarthy hearings, and a fear of failure that drove him to a perfectionism bordering on the sadistic. Includes a section of b&w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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