Peter Gennaro

Dancer

Birthday November 23, 1919

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Louisiana

DEATH DATE Sep 28, 2000 (80)

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About

American dancer and choreographer who choreographed the stage productions of Annie, West Side Story, and Singin' in the Rain. He won the 1977 Tony Award for Best Choreography.

Before Fame

He had his Broadway debut with the ensemble of Make Mine Manhattan in 1948.

Trivia

He was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2002.

Family Life

He has a daughter Liza who has also been a dancer and choreographer and a son Michael who has worked as the Executive Director for Trinity Repertory Company.

Associated With

He was a guest with his dance troupe on Ed Sullivan's CBS Sunday night variety show many times.