Bennett, Michael, 1943 Apr. 8-

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American musical theater director and choreographer Michael Bennett was born Michael DiFiglia in Buffalo, New York in 1943. Bennett began his Broadway career as a dancer and later found success as a choreographer and director. Bennett won seven Tony Awards for his choreography and direction of Broadway shows, and was nominated for eleven more. Bennett is best known for his work on Promises, Promises, Dreamgirls, A Chorus Line, Ballroom, Company and Follies . Bennett died of AIDS-related lymphoma in 1987.

From the guide to the Michael Bennett papers, 1950-1989, 1973-1986, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)

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Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn New York Shakespeare Festival records The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
referencedIn E. Y. (Yip) Harburg papers, 1913-1985 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
referencedIn Michael Stewart Papers, 1948-1987 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
creatorOf Michael Bennett papers, 1950-1989, 1973-1986 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Frederick Brisson papers, 1934-1984 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
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associatedWith Brisson, Frederick, 1912-1984 person
associatedWith Harburg, E. Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1896-1981 person
associatedWith New York Shakespeare Festival corporateBody
associatedWith Papp, Joseph person
associatedWith Stewart, Michael, 1929-1987 person
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Subject
Choreographers
Occupation
Musical theater producers and directors
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