Rights Trust
The Robbins Rights Trust was established to license and protect the artistic works of Jerome Robbins.
The Robbins Rights Trust was established in 1999 to license, foster and promote the artistic work of Jerome Robbins. Through the artistic guidance of an Advisory Committee established by Mr. Robbins, approved ballet companies may engage repetiteurs to restage Mr. Robbins’ ballets. The Trust also oversees the licensing of Mr. Robbins’ work for the theatrical stage.
License Repertory
After decades of successfully licensing the theatrical works of Jerome Robbins, MTI has partnered with The Robbins Rights Trust to exclusively license nearly 60 of his legendary ballets.
Companies who wish to license ballets by Jerome Robbins should submit requests via e-mail HERE. Please indicate the ballet(s) in which you are interested, when you would like to rehearse and perform them, and how long a license you are seeking. Information on your company — such as number of dancers, size of theater, whether performances are to recorded or live music should also be included. If the Advisory Committee is not familiar with your company, we may ask that you send a link to footage of your company in performance for review or you may do so from the outset. If you are not certain which ballet to request, the Committee can make recommendations based on the size and make-up of the company as seen in the video footage. Ballet schools, conservatories, and other educational institutions interested in utilizing excerpts of Jerome Robbins’ work as a teaching tool should e-mail HERE for guidance.
Music Theatre International is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. In partnering with The Robbins Rights Trust, MTI has established MTI Concert Dance which envisions licensing work from well-known choreographers and creators across many genres of dance.
Advisory Committee
William Earle, Jean-Pierre Frohlich, Ben Huys, Christine Redpath, Perry Silvey
In Memoriam: Victor Castelli, Susan Hendl, Aidan Mooney
Trustees
Allen Greenberg, Christopher Pennington, Ellen Sorrin
In Memoriam: Floria V. Lasky, Esq., Daniel Stern