West Side Story Revival 2009 - Articles Page 4.2

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: March 19, 2009
Closing: January 02, 2011

West Side Story - 2009 - Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY



More than fifty years ago, a show about New York City changed musical theatre forever. Now, it's coming home to make history once again. This spring, WEST SIDE STORY returns to Broadway in a groundbreaking new production directed by its legendary librettist, Tony Award® winner Arthur Laurents.



From the first notes to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Mr. Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim -- a collection of standards that includes "Tonight," "America," "Maria," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere" -- is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. And the extraordinary, Tony-winning winning choreography by Jerome Robbins completely changed the language of Broadway dance. This production will offer a bold new design that builds on the show's raw power and emotion to create a fresh experience unlike any that came before it.



Don't miss this thrilling presentation of a matchless work of art.

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West Side Story - 2009 - Broadway Articles Page 4.2

STAGE TUBE: The Man Behind WEST SIDE STORY
by Eddie Varley - March 23, 2009


West Side Story has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. Laurents discussed the musical with Mo Rocca for CBS News. He reveals the evolution of the classic musical as it made its journey back to Broadway.

Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - March 23, 2009


Jennifer Cody was the Gypsy Robe recipient for Shrek, the Broadway dynamo passed the robe on to Guys and Dolls ensemble member Lorin Latarro and in a fun and emotion filled ceremony Latarro turned the robe over to West Side Story's Manuel Herrera! BroadwayWorld.com was there to share in the excitement.

Laurents On WEST SIDE STORY to CBS News
by Eddie Varley - March 22, 2009


West Side Story has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. Laurents discussed the musical with Mo Rocca for CBS News. He reveals the evolution of the classic musical as it makes its return to Broadway.

Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Party Pics 2
by Walter McBride - March 21, 2009


West Story Story returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opened at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) last night, Thursday, March 19, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to cover every exciting moment of Opening Night! Get set to party down with the cast at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City!

Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Back on Broadway - Opening Night Party Pics!
by Walter McBride - March 21, 2009


West Side Story returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opened at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) last night, Thursday, March 19, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to cover every exciting moment of Opening Night! Get set to party down with the cast at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City!

TV: Broadway Beat Special Sneak - WEST SIDE STORY Opens on Broadway!
by Eddie Varley - March 21, 2009


West Side Story returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opened at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on Thursday, March 19, 2009. Broadway Beat and BWW were there to cover every exciting moment of Opening Night-get ready to 'rumble' with this Sneak Peek!

Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Opening Arrivals
by Walter McBride - March 20, 2009


West Side Story returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opened at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) last night, Thursday, March 19, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras caught the starry crowd as they arrived for the opening night!

Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Opening Night Curtain Call at the Palace
by Walter McBride - March 20, 2009


West Side Story returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opened at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) last night, Thursday, March 19, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to cover every exciting moment of Opening Night!

STAGE TUBE: MSNBC on WEST SIDE STORY - 'Chita Remembers'
by Eddie Varley - March 19, 2009


West Side Story returns to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) 'Tonight', Thursday, March 19, 2009.

STAGE TUBE: MSNBC on WEST SIDE STORY - Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Eddie Varley - March 19, 2009


West Side Story returns to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) 'Tonight', Thursday, March 19, 2009.

STAGE TUBE: MSNBC on WEST SIDE STORY - 'Backstage with Matt'
by Eddie Varley - March 19, 2009


West Side Story returns to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) 'Tonight', Thursday, March 19, 2009.

STAGE TUBE: MSNBC on WEST SIDE STORY - Back on Broadway
by Eddie Varley - March 19, 2009


West Side Story returns to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) 'Tonight', Thursday, March 19, 2009.

STAGE TUBE: MSNBC on WEST SIDE STORY - Arthur Laurents
by Eddie Varley - March 19, 2009


West Side Story returns to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) 'Tonight', Thursday, March 19, 2009.

'Tonight, Tonight' WEST SIDE STORY Returns to Broadway!
by Eddie Varley - March 19, 2009


West Side Story returns to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) 'Tonight', Thursday, March 19, 2009. The original Jerome Robbins choreography has been restaged by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).

WEST SIDE STORY to Open on March 19, 2009 at the Palace Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2009


The new production of WEST SIDE STORY will officially open on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on March 19, 2009. WEST SIDE STORY will begin preview performances on February 23, 2009 following an out of town engagement December 15, 2008 through January 17, 2009 at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.

WEST SIDE STORY to Open on March 19, 2009 at the Palace Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2009


The new production of WEST SIDE STORY will officially open on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on March 19, 2009. WEST SIDE STORY will begin preview performances on February 23, 2009 following an out of town engagement December 15, 2008 through January 17, 2009 at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Laurents Talks WEST SIDE STORY to the LA Times
by Eddie Varley - March 18, 2009


West Side Story has returned to Broadway as it began preview performances, Monday, February 23, 2009, in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. Laurents dicusses the musical with the Los Angeles Times, in the feature he reveals the evolution of the classic musical as it makes its return to Broadway.

Vanity Fair Features Starry 'WEST SIDE STORY' Themed Pictorial Online
by Eddie Varley - March 17, 2009


As West Side Story prepares for the opening night of its current Broadway revival, photographer Mark Seliger re-created scenes from the classic 1961 film version with the help of Jennifer Lopez, Camilla Belle and other Hollywood film stars for Vanity Fair.

West Side Story FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of West Side Story have there been?
West Side Story has had 21 productions including Broadway which opened in 1957, Broadway which opened in 1957, West End which opened in 1958, US Tour which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1980, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1991, Regional (UK) which opened in 1992, West End which opened in 1998, Houston, TX (Regional) which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2009, US Tour which opened in 2010, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2015, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2018, Regional (US) which opened in 2018 and Broadway which opened in 2020.
What Tony Awards has West Side Story been nominated for?
Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Howell Binkley.
What awards has West Side Story been nominated for?
West Side Story has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Pal Joey, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Arthur Laurents, Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Josefina Scaglione.
What awards has West Side Story won?
West Side Story has won several awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Pal Joey. Arthur Laurents won the Outstanding Director of a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show also won Outstanding Revival of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Josefina Scaglione received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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