West Side Story Revival 2018 - Articles Page 14

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Opened: August 8, 2018
Closing: September 01, 2018

West Side Story - 2018 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

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In celebration of the 100th birthdays of Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins, BSC will present West Side Story, based on conception by Jerome Robbins, with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern day New York City, as two young lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, relevant and heart aching musicals of our time. Directed by JuliAnne Boyd, West Side Story will feature choreography by world-renowned dancer, choreographer, and Tony nominee,Robert La Fosse. West Side Story was originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens


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Alaska 5000, Lea DeLaria, George Salazar & More to Star in HEAD OVER HEELS at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021


Pasadena Playhouse has announced initial casting for its production of HEAD OVER HEELS. Leading the cast will be Alaska 5000 (RuPaul's Drag Race), Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black), Yurel Echezarreta (Steven Spielberg's West Side Story), Tiffany Mann (Be More Chill), George Salazar (Little Shop of Horrors), Emily Skeggs (Fun Home), and Shanice Williams ('Dorothy' in NBC's The Wiz Live!).

Wake Up With BWW 4/26: WEST SIDE STORY Trailer, First Listen to IN THE HEIGHTS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2021


Today's top stories: check out the all new trailer and poster for West Side Story, and listen to the title song from In The Heights!

VIDEO: Dancers Perform COOL From WEST SIDE STORY Around New York City in New Video Directed by Josh Bergasse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2021


American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its next virtual video, “Cool” from West Side Story, performed by 10 extraordinary dancers around New York City. “Cool” was directed by Tony Award nominee Joshua Bergasse, with choreography by Jerome Robbins recreated by Robert La Fosse.

West End Star Matt Croke Takes Centre Stage on ITV's THE VOICE UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2021


West End star, Matt Croke, noted for his performance in the title role of Disney’s Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre, takes centre stage as a contestant in this year’s hotly anticipated 10th series of The VOICE UK.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: WEST SIDE STORY se estrenaba en Madrid
by Cristina Martinez - Dec 18, 2020


Un 18 de diciembre de 1997, el Teatro Nuevo Apolo de Madrid se convertía en el Bronk neyorkino para coger a dos bandas rivales: los sharks y los jets quienes estaban enzarzados en una eterna lucha por el territorio.

25 DÍAS PARA NAVIDAD: DÍA 15 - WEST SIDE STORY
by Cristina Martinez - Dec 15, 2020


En este calendario tan especial iremos abriendo cada día un regalo y descubriendo qué musical esconde. Hoy, día 15: WEST SIDE STORY

Texas Performing Arts to Offer LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE: WOMEN OF BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020


Texas Performing Arts announced today that it will present Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway featuring two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone on October 24, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti on November 14, and critically acclaimed actress and singer Vanessa Williams on December 5.

Marcus Performing Arts Center To Offer Virtual Concert Series LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE: WOMEN OF BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2020


Marcus Performing Arts Center announced today that it is one of a select group of nonprofit arts organizations participating in a three-part virtual concert series, Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway featuring two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone on October 24, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti on November 14, and critically acclaimed actress and singer Vanessa Williams on December 5. Tickets go on sale October 7 at Noon.

Playhouse Square to Offer Streaming Concert Series: LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE �" WOMEN OF BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2020


Playhouse Square announced today that it is one of a select group of nonprofit arts organizations participating in a three-part streaming concert series, Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway featuring Patti LuPone on October 24, Laura Benanti on November 14, and Vanessa Williams on December 5.

Segerstrom Center Offers LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE: WOMEN OF BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2020


Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced three new livestream concert events that are part of the Live from the West Side series which began last month with a performance by Christopher Jackson. Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway features two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone on October 24, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti on November 14, and critically acclaimed actress and singer Vanessa Williams on December 5. All performances are at 5 pm, Pacific Time.

The 5th Avenue Theatre to Offer Virtual Concert Series LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE: WOMEN OF BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2020


The 5th Avenue Theatre announced today that is participating in a three-part virtual concert series, Live from the West Side: Women of Broadway, featuring two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone on October 24, Tony Award winner Laura Benanti on November 14, and critically acclaimed actress and singer Vanessa Williams on December 5.

UN DÍA COMO HOY… WEST SIDE STORY llega a Broadway
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Sep 26, 2020


Era 26 de septiembre de 1957 cuando el Winter Garden Theater de Broadway acogía el nuevo musical WEST SIDE STORY, con música de Leonard Bernstein, letras del entonces novato Stephen Sondheim, libreto de Arthur Laurents y coreografías de Jerome Robbins. Nadie sabía en aquel momento que lo que estaban viviendo era un acontecimiento que marcaría la historia de Broadway para siempre: El nacimiento de uno de los más grandes clásicos del Teatro Musical.

Wake Up With BWW 9/24: WEST SIDE STORY Film Delay to 2021, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2020


Today's top stories: Steven Spielberg's West Side Story film is delayed until next year, The Met cancels its 2020-21 season, Betty Buckley releases a music video, and more!

FLASHBACK: Escucha algunos fragmentos de WEST SIDE STORY 2018
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Aug 19, 2020


El canal de YouTube BROADWAYRADIO SPAIN ha publicado cinco pistas promocionales de la producción de WEST SIDE STORY que se estrenó en Madrid en 2018.

Tune In This Saturday for Christopher Jackson LIVE FROM THE WEST SIDE Virtual Concert Event!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2020


Grammy and Emmy Award winner and and a Tony nominee Christopher Jackson is hitting the web this week for his Live from the West Side concert event.

Chita Rivera Talks CHICAGO, WEST SIDE STORY and More on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2020


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, to produce a daily online show, entitled Stars in The House, featuring stars of stage and screen.

VIDEO: SNL Parodies PHANTOM, WEST SIDE STORY, ANNIE, WICKED, and More in New Musical Sketch 'Airport Sushi'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2020


Last night's episode of Saturday Night Live brought us an all new musical parody sketch, featuring host John Mulaney and musical guest David Byrne!

Wharton Institute For The Arts Celebrates Life-Changing Music Programs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2020


On Friday, March 6, the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts will celebrate its successful, life-changing music education programs with a special gala event entitled 'West Side Story in Paterson' at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park. Jennifer and David S. Stone serve as Honorary Chairs of the event which features performances by students from the Paterson Music Project, the New Jersey Youth Symphony, and the Performing Arts School.

Wake Up With BWW 2/21: WEST SIDE STORY Reviews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2020


Today's top stories: Read the reviews for West Side Story, and more!

Actors' Equity Association Releases Statement Regarding WEST SIDE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2020


Actors' Equity Association released the following statement after a report in the New York Times that members of West Side Story have become concerned about safety and that the producers have retained a cybersecurity consultant to prevent online harassment.

Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts Celebrates Music Education Programs With 'West Side Story in Paterson' Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020


On Friday, March 6, the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts will celebrate its successful, life-changing music education programs with a special gala event entitled 'West Side Story in Paterson' at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park. Jennifer and David S. Stone serve as Honorary Chairs of the event which features performances by students from the Paterson Music Project, the New Jersey Youth Symphony, and the Performing Arts School.

Get to Know WEST SIDE STORY Choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2020


For the first time in its 60-plus year history and six productions on Broadway, West Side Story - a musical whose iconic dance scenes have an instant recognizability in both the musical theater world and in culture in general - will not include the original Jerome Robbins and Peter Gennaro choreography. This Ivo van Hove-led revival of the classic has thrown away convention and brought in the talents of a choreographer iconic in her own right, to bring this musical into the modern age.

Protests, Statements Raise Controversy Over WEST SIDE STORY Casting of Amar Ramasar
by Robert Diamond - Feb 2, 2020


Since principal casting was announced for the Ivo van Hove-directed Broadway revival of West Side Story was announced last July, there have been public concerns over the actor playing the role of Bernardo, Amar Ramasar.

Protests, Statements Raise Controversy Over WEST SIDE STORY Casting of Amar Ramasar
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2020


Since principal casting was announced for the Ivo van Hove-directed Broadway revival of West Side Story was announced last July, there have been public concerns over the actor playing the role of Bernardo, Amar Ramasar.

Tales from the West Side: An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of WEST SIDE STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2020


Go inside the creation and 63-year evolution of the musical theatre masterpiece, West Side Story.

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

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