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Jerome Robbins

Choreographer · Innovator · Stage Icon

Jerome Robbins

Broadway's Ballet Master

Mid-20th centuryUnited States

Why They Matter

He bridged the world of concert ballet and commercial theater, proving both could achieve greatness.

Known For

West Side StoryFiddler on the RoofOn the TownBallet/Broadway fusion
Broadway / Musical TheatreBalletChoreography

Biography

Jerome Robbins brought ballet technique and storytelling to Broadway, creating iconic choreography for West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, and dozens of other works.

As a choreographer, innovator and stage icon active during the Mid-20th century era, Jerome left an indelible mark on Broadway / Musical Theatre, Ballet, Choreography across United States. They are particularly remembered for West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, On the Town.

Legacy & Impact

He bridged the world of concert ballet and commercial theater, proving both could achieve greatness.

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