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Tony Stevens, a director, choreographer, teacher, and dancer of extraordinary talent, passed away July 12, 2011 of Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 63. Stevens danced in more than ten Broadway shows during the 1960s and 70s and was seen on every major New York-based television variety show, working with Peter Gennaro, Gower Champion, Michael Bennett, and Bob Fosse. He was one of two dancers who appeared with Chita Rivera in a wildly popular nightclub act. With fellow dancer Michon Pieacock, he organized all-night taped talk sessions in which dancers shared their experiences, and after Michael Bennett became involved in this effort, the project evolved into
A Chorus Line. He choreographed television specials for Mary Tyler Moore, Disney, and The People's Choice Awards, and directed and/or choreographed for Bernadette Peters, Dolly Parton, Betty Buckley, Liza MInnelli, Joel Grey, Gene Kelly, and Debbie Reynolds. His film choreography credits include
The Great Gatsby and
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. He taught at the Pillow in 1999 and 2001, when he also appeared in
From the Horse's Mouth.
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