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- Birth nameRobert Avedisian
- Bob Avian was born on December 26, 1937 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for A Chorus Line (2016), Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (1998) and Putting It Together (2001). He was married to Peter Pileski. He died on January 21, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
- SpousePeter Pileski(? - January 21, 2021) (his death)
- He was awarded the 1997 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Theatre Choreographer of 1996 for Martin Guerre performed at the Prince Edward Theatre.
- Has twice won Broadway's Tony Award as Best Choreographer, both times in collaboration with Michael Bennett: in 1976 for "A Chorus Line" and in 1979 for "Ballroon." He has also been Tony-nominated four other times: in 1979, as one of the co-producers in the Best Musical nomination of "Ballroom;" in 1982, as one of the co-producers in the Best Musical nomination of "Dreamgirls;" in 1991, as Best Choreographer for "Miss Saigon;" and in 1995, as Best Choreographer for "Sunset Boulevard."
- He earned a bachelor's degree at Boston University and studied at Boston Ballet School.
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