Wake Up With BWW 12/9: FOLLIES Film in the Works, Lights Dim For Stephen Sondheim, and more!
Today's top stories include the announcement of a film adaptation of Follies, which is 'in active development.
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VIDEO: Spielberg Talks Rita Moreno in WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
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.
VIDEO: Watch the Stars of WEST SIDE STORY on the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere
Last night was the Los Angeles premiere of West Side Story.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of WEST SIDE STORY
The red carpet attendees at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theater included cast members Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Rita Moreno (also executive Producer), director/producer Steven Spielberg, producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, producer Kevin
VIDEO: Spielberg Talks Ariana DeBose as Anita in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
In a new West Side Story featurette, director Steven Spielberg speaks on casting Ariana DeBose as Anita.
VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Cast Talks Sondheim & More in Sirius XM Town Hall
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.
VIDEO: Rachel Zegler & Drew Barrymore Talk Working With Steven Spielberg
Rachel Zegler sat down with Drew Barrymore to discuss playing Maria in Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story adaptation.
Photos: Broadway Community Attends WEST SIDE STORY Screening
Last night, the Broadway community was invited to an advance screening of Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story film adaptation.
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Rachel Zegler as Maria in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
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.
Wake Up With BWW 12/7: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Opens, Kennedy Center Honors, and More!
Today's top stories include our coverage of opening night of Mrs.
Oscars Announce Eligible Animated, Documentary & International Feature Films
Films include The Addams Family 2, Sing 2, Luca, Vivo, Encanto, Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, Mayor Pete, On Broadway, Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It, Olga, Flee, Titane, and more are eligible for Oscars this year.
WEST SIDE STORY Film Banned in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman & Qatar
While Middle Eastern countries have strict censorship laws regarding aspects that don’t align with the nation’s cultural point of view, West Side Story was largely banned due to Anybodys, a transgender character played by non-binary actor Iris Menas.
VIDEO: Watch the 'Exhilarating' WEST SIDE STORY Teaser
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.
VIDEO: Watch the SOMETHINGS COMING: WEST SIDE STORY 20/20 Special
The special features the final domestic television interview with the late Stephen Sondheim, the musical's lyricist.
WEST SIDE STORY Wins New York Film Critics Circle Award For Best Cinematography
West Side Story took home the award for Best Cinematography at at the 2021 New York Film Critics Awards.
VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Talks WEST SIDE STORY on LIVE! WITH KELLY & RYAN
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.
VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim Will Talk WEST SIDE STORY in Final Television Interview
ABC News sat down with Sondheim in his Connecticut home on November 11 to talk about Stephen Spielberg's upcoming reimagined 'West Side Story' film, which is being released on December 10.
LISTEN: WEST SIDE STORY Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today
The West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 21 songs from the film.
Rachel Zegler Named Best Actress For WEST SIDE STORY By National Board of Review
Rachel Zegler has been named Best Actress of the year by the National Board of Review for her performance as Maria in West Side Story.
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