Word: theater
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) believes Robbins was corseted by the inevitable compromises built into musical collaboration: "Jerry would say, 'It is ridiculous to put on a musical in five weeks,' and he is right -- it is ridiculous. But those are the constraints of musical theater...
...during previews," says Victor Castelli, a City Ballet soloist who is assisting Robbins. "The kids are exhausted because they are not used to it, and Jerry will be frustrated and annoyed and will yell and scream." But those who have survived Robbins' basic training testify to its effectiveness. "The theater is not all pats on the back," says Chita Rivera, who played Anita in the original West Side Story, "because that does not get the job done. Jerry forces you to go through the pain, and then you find out that you are stronger than you were...
...hear this: Jerome Robbins is Broadway's perennial prince charming, and his show is a kiss of life to the Sleeping Beauty of the American musical. "I always felt this might well be the most exciting piece of theater in my lifetime," Jacobs says with unaccustomed fervor. "I certainly hope so." High hopes, yes, but Robbins has usually soared to achieve them. "He is the real Peter Pan," says Mary Martin, who 35 years ago played that role for Robbins. "He loves...