West Side Story Revival 2006 - Articles Page 16

Ages: 12+
Opened: October 24, 2006
Closing: November 05, 2006

West Side Story - 2006 - Houston, TX (Regional) History , Info & More

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More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it's back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. Tony® Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’s Broadway direction is recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. WEST SIDE STORY remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of WEST SIDE STORY recently won the 2010 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere."

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Old Globe to Feature MUCH ADO, AMADEUS et al. in '11 Summer Season
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 10, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced The Old Globe's 2011 Summer Season. Adrian Noble will return as the Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Festival and direct Shakespeare's The Tempest and Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. Presented in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, the Festival will also include Much Ado About Nothing directed by Ron Daniels. The season also features Hershey Felder in Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein in the Old Globe Theatre. Preceding Bernstein is a 10-day limited engagement of Hershey Felder in George Gershwin Alone. The West Coast Premiere of John Morogiello's romantic comedy, Engaging Shaw, in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre will complete the season.

Kravis On Broadway Subscription Tix 2010 2011 Series
by Beau Higgins - Sep 2, 2010


The 2010 2011 Kravis On Broadway season boasts a powerful line up which includes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein and straight from the great white way, a revival of West Side Story. Add to this, NETworks Presents Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Dreamgirls and The Color Purple, all making their West Palm Beach debut at the Kravis Center. 'The upcoming Kravis On Broadway season promises a world of excitement and escape for our audience,' said Lee Bell, the Kravis Center's Senior Director of Programming.

Zimmerman Adapts CANDIDE in Major Musical Revival At The Goodman, 9/17
by Molly Hagan - Aug 25, 2010


Goodman Theatre celebrates its 10th season in Chicago's North Loop Theatre District with a fresh take on an enduring masterpiece- Candide, Voltaire's effervescent, picaresque adventure, newly adapted and directed by Chicago's own Mary Zimmerman, the Goodman's Manilow Resident Director. A cast of 19 and an orchestra of 12, under the direction of Music Director Doug Peck, bring to life nearly 30 songs in Leonard Bernstein's glorious score, and recreate Voltaire's satirical story of Candide (Geoff Packard)-a young optimist shipwrecked, soldiered, swindled and separated (repeatedly) from his true love, Cunegonde (Lauren Molina). For this major revival, Zimmerman has tapped her signature design team-Daniel Ostling (Set), Mara Blumenfeld (Costumes), T.J. Gerkens (Lighting) and Richard Woodbury (Sound). Danny Pelzig choreographs the cataclysmic events that ensue.

SPIDER-MAN Announces Complete Cast!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 16, 2010


Lead producer Michael Cohl today announced the complete cast for SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, which begins rehearsals this morning. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a book by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, and new music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will begin previews at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street) on November 14, with opening night set for December 21.

Colony Theatre Co Presents FREE MAN OF COLOR, 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company is thrilled to present its second production of its 36th season, the West Coast premiere of FREE MAN OF COLOR, written by Charles Smith and directed by Dan Bonnell (Better Angels).

Willis & Hamilton-Barritt to Lead West End FLASHDANCE
by Robert Diamond - Aug 13, 2010


Matt Willis and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt will lead the cast in Flashdance The Musical, which opens in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre this autumn. Previewing from 24 September 2010 with Gala night on 14 October, Flashdance The Musical is currently booking until 26 February 2011. Press preview performances are Monday 11 October at 7.30pm, Tuesday 12 October at 7.30pm, Wednesday 13 October at 7.30pm and Thursday 14 October at 7pm, with reviews embargoed until Friday 15 October 2011.

Colony Theatre Co Presents FREE MAN OF COLOR, Previews 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company is thrilled to present its second production of its 36th season, the West Coast premiere of FREE MAN OF COLOR, written by Charles Smith and directed by Dan Bonnell (Better Angels).

Colony Theatre Co Presents FREE MAN OF COLOR, Previews 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company is thrilled to present its second production of its 36th season, the West Coast premiere of FREE MAN OF COLOR, written by Charles Smith and directed by Dan Bonnell (Better Angels).

WICKED Opens at Orpheum Theatre, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2010


After breaking box office records and selling out its entire run in record time both in 2006 and 2008, Wicked, the smash hit musical, makes its much-anticipated return to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Wednesday, August 11-Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010.

Donald Byrd To Choreograph 5th Avenue's OKLAHOMA!, Opens 7/8/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 9, 2010


The director, choreographer and design team for Oklahoma!, the classic Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein musical, have been announced. Playing at The 5th Avenue from July 8 through August 6, 2011, the musical will be directed by The 5th's Producing Director Bill Berry (On The Town, West Side Story, Cabaret), with scenic design by Walt Spangler, costumes by Alejo Vietta, lights by Tom Sturge, and sound by Zach Williamson.

Colony Theatre Co Presents FREE MAN OF COLOR, Previews 8/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 9, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company is thrilled to present its second production of its 36th season, the West Coast premiere of FREE MAN OF COLOR, written by Charles Smith and directed by Dan Bonnell (Better Angels).

Kravis On Broadway Subscription Tix 2010 2011 Series
by Beau Higgins - Aug 8, 2010


The 2010 2011 Kravis On Broadway season boasts a powerful line up which includes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein and straight from the great white way, a revival of West Side Story. Add to this, NETworks Presents Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Dreamgirls and The Color Purple, all making their West Palm Beach debut at the Kravis Center. 'The upcoming Kravis On Broadway season promises a world of excitement and escape for our audience,' said Lee Bell, the Kravis Center's Senior Director of Programming.

Dold and Rayner Lead FREUD'S LAST SESSION at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, 7/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2010


FREUD'S LAST SESSION, a new play by Mark St. Germain (Camping with Henry and Tom), will have its Off-Broadway premiere at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 5 West 63rd Street (at Central Park West, one block from Lincoln Center).

Kravis On Broadway Subscription Tix 2010 2011 Series
by Beau Higgins - Jul 19, 2010


The 2010 2011 Kravis On Broadway season boasts a powerful line up which includes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein and straight from the great white way, a revival of West Side Story. Add to this, NETworks Presents Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Dreamgirls and The Color Purple, all making their West Palm Beach debut at the Kravis Center. 'The upcoming Kravis On Broadway season promises a world of excitement and escape for our audience,' said Lee Bell, the Kravis Center's Senior Director of Programming.

Colony Theatre Co Presents FREE MAN OF COLOR, Previews 8/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2010


The Colony Theatre Company is thrilled to present its second production of its 36th season, the West Coast premiere of FREE MAN OF COLOR, written by Charles Smith and directed by Dan Bonnell (Better Angels).

Kravis On Broadway Subscription Tix 2010 2011 Series
by Beau Higgins - Jul 3, 2010


The 2010 2011 Kravis On Broadway season boasts a powerful line up which includes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein and straight from the great white way, a revival of West Side Story. Add to this, NETworks Presents Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Dreamgirls and The Color Purple, all making their West Palm Beach debut at the Kravis Center. 'The upcoming Kravis On Broadway season promises a world of excitement and escape for our audience,' said Lee Bell, the Kravis Center's Senior Director of Programming.

Noll, Butler, Foster, Doyle, Spangler etc. Perform in NYMTF BEST OF THE FEST Tonight, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010


The New York Musical Theater Festival (NYMF) will hold a kickoff to the 7th season: BEST OF FEST, a gala celebration to toast the achievements of the Festival's alumni. The one night only benefit concert will take place on Monday, June 21st at 8 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

MISS SAIGON Closes at Pittsburgh CLO 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


Experience this unforgettable story of love and loss when Pittsburgh CLO presents the epic musical Miss Saigon, June 8- 20 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. One of the most stunning Broadway productions of all time, Miss Saigon is a raw and uncompromising tale that has captivated audiences around the world.

Noll, Butler, Foster, Doyle, Spangler etc. Join NYMTF BEST OF THE FEST 6/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2010


Christiane Noll (Ragtime), Kerry Butler (Rock of Ages, Xanadu), Hunter Foster (Million Dollar Quartet), Nick Spangler (The Fantasticks, Winner: 'The Amazing Race') Alex Brightman (WICKED), Matt Doyle (Spring Awakening), Jamie LaVerdiere (The Producers), Leo Ash Evens (West Side Story 50th Anniversary Tour), and Brian Gonzales (Shrek) have joined the cast of the New York Musical Theater Festival (NYMF) kickoff to the 7th season: BEST OF FEST, a gala celebration to toast the achievements of the Festival's alumni.

Dold and Rayner Lead FREUD'S LAST SESSION at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2010


FREUD'S LAST SESSION, a new play by Mark St. Germain (Camping with Henry and Tom), will have its Off-Broadway premiere at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA, 5 West 63rd Street (at Central Park West, one block from Lincoln Center).

JERSEY BOYS Comes To Boston's Colonial Theatre, Tickets On Sale 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2010


Tickets for the return engagement of the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will go on sale Wednesday, June 16 at 9:00am through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston and directly at the box office of Boston's Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston, which will open early at 8:00am for ticket sales.

Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.

JERSEY BOYS Comes To Boston's Colonial Theatre, Tickets On Sale 6/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2010


Tickets for the return engagement of the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will go on sale Wednesday, June 16 at 9:00am through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston and directly at the box office of Boston's Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston, which will open early at 8:00am for ticket sales.

MISS SAIGON Returns To Pittsburgh CLO 6/8-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2010


Experience this unforgettable story of love and loss when Pittsburgh CLO presents the epic musical Miss Saigon, June 8- 20 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. One of the most stunning Broadway productions of all time, Miss Saigon is a raw and uncompromising tale that has captivated audiences around the world.

Block, Sieber et al to Headline NYMF's 'Best of the Fest' 6/21
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 3, 2010


New York Musical Theater Festival will kick off its 7th season with BEST OF THE FEST, a gala celebration to toast the achievements of the Festival's alumni. The one night only benefit concert will take place on Monday, June 21st at 8 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Other Productions of West Side Story

1957   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1958   West End London Production
West End
1959   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1960   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1964   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1968   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1980   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1991   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1992   Regional (UK) Regional Revival
Regional (UK)
1998   West End London Revival
West End
2006   Houston, TX (Regional) Theatre Under the Stars Production
Houston, TX (Regional)
2009   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2010   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2015   Washington, DC (Regional) Signature Theatre Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2018   Washington, DC (Regional) National Symphony Orchestra Concert Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2018   Regional (US) 100th Birthday Celebration Revival Production
Regional (US)
2020   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway

West Side Story - 2006 Houston, TX (Regional) Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Kevin McCollum
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical James L. Nederlander
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jeffrey Seller
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Terry Allen
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Sander Jacobs
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roy Furman/Jill Furman Willis
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Freddy DeMann
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Robyn Goodman/Walt Grossman
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hal Luftig
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roy Miller
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Weinstein Company
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Broadway Across America

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