The Peter Gennaro Project

Step into the rich legacy of Broadway dance through this workshop with The Peter Gennaro Project, an immersive exploration of the iconic jazz style of Tony Award-winning choreographer Peter Gennaro. 

Born in New Orleans and celebrated for his vibrant, rhythm-driven movement and infectious energy, Gennaro developed a distinctly theatrical jazz dance language that blended athleticism, musicality, and storytelling, securing his place as one of Broadway’s most influential dance-makers.

His extraordinary career included dazzling audiences in the original cast of Guys and Dolls; performing as “Carl” in Bells Are Ringing, dancing alongside Judy Holliday in “Mu Cha Cha”; appearing as one of the original “Steam Heat” trio in The Pajama Game; co-choreographing West Side Story where he created the dances for the Sharks; winning the Tony Award for Best Choreography for Annie; choreographing acclaimed Broadway productions including Irene, The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Broadway and Movie) and Fiorello!; and serving for a decade as producer at Radio City Music Hall, where he created stage spectaculars and choreographed for The Rockettes.

The Peter Gennaro Dancers appeared on virtually every major television variety show of the 1960s and 70s, including dozens of appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Judy Garland Show, The Andy Williams Show, Your Hit Parade, Kraft Music Hall, and The Bing Crosby Show, as well as television specials starring Mitzi Gaynor, Chita Rivera, and Robert Goulet.

Offered for the first time since the 1970s, this exclusive workshop has been reconstructed from Peter Gennaro’s original notes and archival materials by choreographers Jason Wise and Gennaro’s daughter, Liza. Participants will learn signature movement sequences and combinations from Gennaro’s celebrated body of work, culminating in the rare opportunity to learn and perform “Easy Street” from Annie.

Sunday, August 23, 2026
3:30 - 6:30pm
$50 Registration

For additional information or questions, please email BDCWorkshops@bwydance.com or call our office at 212-582-9304.