Bob Avian
Bob Avian | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 December 1937  |
| Died | 21 January 2021 (aged 83) |
Robert Avedisian (December 26, 1937 – January 21, 2021), professionally known as Bob Avian, was an American choreographer, theatrical producer and director.[1]
Biography
Born in
Dreamgirls, Avian's first credit as a solo producer. Additional Broadway credits include Putting It Together
, Nowhere to Go But Up and the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line, which he directed.
In London's West End, Avian choreographed Follies, Martin Guerre, The Witches of Eastwick, Miss Saigon, and Sunset Boulevard, repeating the assignment for the Broadway productions of the latter two. He also staged Hey, Mr. Producer!, the Cameron Mackintosh tribute.
Personal
Avian was openly gay and survived by his husband Peter Pileski, and his sister, Laura Nabedian.[3]
Awards and nominations
- Awards
- 1976 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography – A Chorus Line
- 1976 Tony Award for Best Choreography – A Chorus Line
- 1979 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography – Ballroom
- 1979 Tony Award for Best Choreography – Ballroom
- 1997 Laurence Olivier Awardfor Best Choreography – Martin Guerre
- Nominations
- 1979 Tony Award for Best Musical – Ballroom
- 1982 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical – Dreamgirls
- 1982 Tony Award for Best Musical – Dreamgirls
- 1991 Tony Award for Best Choreography – Miss Saigon
- 1995 Tony Award for Best Choreography – Sunset Boulevard
References
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ "Bob Avian: Armenian Boys Dance". Equality Armenia. Archived from the original on 2021-01-30. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ "Tony award-winning Broadway choreographer Bob Avian dies aged 83". the Guardian. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
- "Bob Avian Biography". filmreference. 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
- Kelly, Kevin(1990),One Singular Sensation: The Michael Bennett Story, Zebra, ISBN 0-8217-3310-9
- Mandelbaum, Ken (1990), A Chorus Line and the Musicals of Michael Bennett, St. Martins Press, ISBN 0-312-04280-9
- Stevens, Gary (2000), The Longest Line: Broadway's Most Singular Sensation: A Chorus Line, Applause Books, ISBN 1-55783-221-8
- Flinn, Denny Martin (1989), What They Did for Love: The Untold Story Behind the Making of "A Chorus Line", Bantam, ISBN 0-553-34593-1
- Viagas, Robert (1990), On the Line - The Creation of A Chorus Line, Limelight Editions, ISBN 0-87910-336-1
External links
- Bob Avian at the Internet Broadway Database
- Bob Avian at IMDb