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A video for “She Has Hope” performed by Brian d’Arcy James and composer Tom Kitt. Produced alongside Project ALS, the video is a beautiful tribute to late Broadway star Rebecca Luker, who passed away from ALS. The video features never-before-seen footage of the Tony-nominated actress as well as videos of other women diagnosed with the disease.

Steven Spielberg spoke on casting Mike First as Riff in this new adaption of West Side Story in the new 'Steven on Mike' featurette. The film also stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, and more.

From Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye,” now streaming on Disney+, the Hawkeye: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-3) soundtrack with score by Emmy -nominated composer Christophe Beck (“WandaVision,” “Free Guy,” “Frozen 2”) and composer/multi-instrumentalist Michael Paraskevas.

A new teaser for West Side Story has been released! The 'Celebrate Tonight' trailer features new footage of Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Josh Andrés Rivera, and David Alvarez in the new film. Watch the new teaser now!

A new clip of Ariana DeBose performing 'America' in West Side Story has been released! The the new video also features DeBose and David Alvarez discussing the meaning behind the song. West Side story also stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, and more.

In a new West Side Story featurette, Steven Spielberg speaks on casting David Alvarez as Bernardo. 'West Side Story' tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. The cast also includes Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno.

West Side Story is now playing in theaters today, December 10. Watch the trailer for the film here! Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner, 'West Side Story' tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City.

Ariana DeBose sat down with Drey Barrymore to discuss her emotional audition process for Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story scene. In the interview, she also spoke about filming 'America' and her conversations Rita Moreno on set.

In a new West Side Story feaurette, Steven Spielberg discussed casting the original flim's Anita, Rita Moreno, in a new role and the impact that she had on the new film. Watch the 'Steven on Rita' featurette, which also features new film and rehearsal footage of Moreno in action alongside Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Rachel Zegler, and more, now!

Last night was the Los Angeles premiere of West Side Story. With music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner have adapted the iconic musical into a new motion picture. Watch Ariana DeBose, Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, and more on the red carpet now!

Today's top stories include two new casting changes in Wicked! Brittney Johnson and Jordan Barrow will take over the roles of Glinda and Boq, respectfully, making them the first Black actors to take over the principal roles.

In a new West Side Story featurette, director Steven Spielberg speaks on casting Ariana DeBose as Anita. The video also features new footage of DeBose performing 'America'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, Mike Faist, and more.

The cast of Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, including Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez and Mike Faist, touched on the casting process, the creation of the film, and remembered the late Stephen Sondheim in the Sirius XM Town Hall interview with Jess Cagle. Watch clips from the interview now!

Rachel Zegler sat down with Drew Barrymore to discuss playing Maria in Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story adaptation. The two compared their experiences working with Spielberg and how he changed their lives. They also touched on Rita Moreno and Barrymore's emotional reaction to the film.

Last night, the Broadway community was invited to an advance screening of Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story film adaptation. The screening was hosted by members of the cast and creative team including Kevin McCollum, Brian d’Arcy James, Tony Kushner, Jeanine Tesori, Paul Tazewell and Justin Peck. Check out photos from the event now!

The 'Steven on Rachel' featurette offers a sneak peek at songs like 'I Feel Pretty,' 'A Boy Like That,' and 'Tonight' as Steven Spielberg discusses casting Rachel Zegler has Maria when she was 17 years old. Also seen is rehearsal footage featuring Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more.

A new teaser trailer for Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story film has been released! The 'Exhilarating' teaser features Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, David Alvarez, and more in Steven Spielberg's upcoming film.

Rachel Zegler appeared on Live! With Kelly & Ryan this morning to discuss playing Maria in the new film adaption of West Side Story, falling in love with acting, teaching Steven Spielberg how to dance, appearing in the Shazam! sequel, and more. Watch the new interview clips now!

It's been years in the making and finally it's here! In just under a week, Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated remake of West Side Story hits the big screen. The film features some of musical theatre's most beloved music and most iconic characters, including Officer Krupke, played by Broadway's very own Brian d'Arcy James.

Rachel Zegler appeared on Good Morning America this morning to speak on working with Steven Spielberg, Ariana DeBose, and Stephen Sondheim on the new film adaption of West Side Story and more. She also discusses getting permission from Spielberg's to perform in her school's production of Shrek: The Musical. Watch the new interview now!