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Twyla Tharp

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She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1991 (1990 season) for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for choreographing American Ballet Theatre's production of In The Upper Room. See more trivia »

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in Portland, Indiana, USA
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1994 I'll Do Anything (choreographer)
 
1985 White Nights (choreographer)
 
1985 Great Performances: Dance in America (TV series) (choreographer - 1 episode)
– Baryshnikov by Tharp (1985) (choreographer)
 
1984 Amadeus (choreography, opera staging by)
 
1982 The Catherine Wheel (TV movie) (choreographer)
 
1981 Ragtime (choreographer)
 
1981 Dance and Dancers (TV series documentary) (choreographer - 1 episode)
– Twyla Tharp: Confessions of a Cornermaker (1981) (choreographer)
 
1979 Hair (choreographer)
 
1965 Tank Dive: Excerpts (choreographer)
 
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1985 Great Performances: Dance in America (TV series)
– Baryshnikov by Tharp (1985)
 
1982 The Catherine Wheel (TV movie)
 
1981 Dance and Dancers (TV series documentary)
– Twyla Tharp: Confessions of a Cornermaker (1981)
 
Show ShowActress (2 titles)
1970 Zorns Lemma (voice)
 
1965 Tank Dive: Excerpts
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2002 The Making of 'Amadeus' (video documentary) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (9 titles)
2010 The 64th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
 
2008 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 The 57th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Choreographer & Nominee: Best Director of a Musical
 
2002 The Making of 'Amadeus' (video documentary)
Herself - Choreographer
 
1995-2000 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 7 August 2000 (2000) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 January 1995 (1995) … Herself
 
1983 Happy Birthday, Bob! (TV movie)
Herself
 
1981 Dance and Dancers (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Twyla Tharp: Confessions of a Cornermaker (1981) … Herself
 
1980 Today (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 March 1980 (1980) … Herself
 
1976 Aquarius (TV series)
Herself
– Edinburgh Three-O (1976) … Herself
 
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1993 Dancing (TV mini-series documentary)
Herself (segment "The Individual and Tradition")
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(March 1, 2010) She created, developed, choreographed, and directed a Frank Sinatra inspired musical dance, "Come Fly With Me," at Marquis Theatre on Broadway in New York City See more »

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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

In every good work of art there is a huge story, whether it is a Matisse cutout at the end his life or a portrait at the beginning. The story has to do with guts and vitality. See more »

Trivia:

She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1991 (1990 season) for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for choreographing American Ballet Theatre's production of In The Upper Room. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer