Rob Ashford to Choreograph 85th Oscars

10:08 AM PST 11/8/2012 by THR Staff

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Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron select the director and choreographer of "Promises, Promises" and "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying."

Rob Ashford, an Emmy- and Tony-award-winning choreographer, will provide musical staging and choreography for the 85th Academy Awards telecast, producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said in a news release today.

"Rob successfully directed and choreographed both of our recent Broadway revivals Promises, Promises and How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. Not only is he uniquely gifted, but we've developed a working shorthand," said Zadan and Meron. "We are excited to collaborate with him on the Oscars, where we will be utilizing all his talents."

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