Photo Coverage: In The Recording Studio With The Broadway Cast Of WEST SIDE STORY!
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 7, 2009
Sony Masterworks announced the upcoming release of the New Broadway Cast Recording of West Side Story. The recording will be available nationwide on June 2, 2009. The official opening of West Side Story, which took place at the Palace Theatre in New York City on Thursday, March 19, 2009, has been greeted with great critical acclaim and sold-out performances. The opening followed a pre-Broadway engagement at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., where the musical made its original world premiere in 1957. The talented and dynamic West Side Story cast headed to Manhattan's Clinton Studios on Monday April 6th to take part in the historic recording of the classic score. BroadwayWorld's cameras joined them as they brought the glorious music to life!
WEST SIDE STORY Heads Into Recording Studio 4/6, Release Set for 6/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2009
Sony Masterworks proudly announces the upcoming release of the New Broadway Cast Recording of WEST SIDE STORY. The recording will be available nationwide on June 2, 2009. The official opening of WEST SIDE STORY, which took place at the Palace Theatre in New York City on Thursday, March 19, 2009, has been greeted with great critical acclaim and sold-out performances. The opening followed a pre-Broadway engagement at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., where the musical made its original world premiere in 1957.
WEST SIDE STORY Heads Into Recording Studio 4/6, Release Set for 6/2
by Eddie Varley - Apr 2, 2009
Sony Masterworks proudly announces the upcoming release of the New Broadway Cast Recording of WEST SIDE STORY. The recording will be available nationwide on June 2, 2009. The official opening of WEST SIDE STORY, which took place at the Palace Theatre in New York City on Thursday, March 19, 2009, has been greeted with great critical acclaim and sold-out performances. The opening followed a pre-Broadway engagement at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., where the musical made its original world premiere in 1957.
WEST SIDE STORY to Open on March 19, 2009 at the Palace Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 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 - Mar 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.
Photo Essay: 'Something's Coming' WEST SIDE STORY Rolls Out to Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Jan 25, 2009
West Side Story returned to where it all began for the show in 1957, the National Theatre in Washington, DC. for the official out of town performance period. West Side Story played a limited engagement at the National with the final 'Somewhere' being sung on January 17th, 2009. The cast will next bring the classic story to life on the stage of The Palace Theatre on Febuary 23rd, the first scheduled preview performance. West Side Story's official Opening Night on Broadway is set for March 19th, 2009. Master Photographer Walter McBride was in Washington, D.C. to cover the Presidential Inaugural Celebration, while there he swung by the West Side Story 'load out' to give you an example of what it takes to 'take the show on the road' to Broadway!
The producers of West Side Story have assembled a dynamic cast for the new Broadway production. The cast of 37 stars Matt Cavenaugh (A Catered Affair, Grey Gardens) as 'Tony,' Karen Olivo (In the Heights) as 'Anita,' Cody Green (Movin' Out) as 'Riff' and George Akram (The Farrelly's Stuck on You) as 'Bernardo.' The role of 'Maria' will be played by Broadway newcomer Josefina Scaglione. The 21 year old actress comes directly, by special arrangement with Actors' Equity Association, from Buenos Aires after an exhaustive international search for the role. She created the role of Amber Von Tussle in the Argentinean production of Hairspray and the title role in Cinderella. Miss Scaglione is a classically trained opera singer who has received critical acclaim appearing as a soloist in the nation's most prestigious concert halls.
'Tonight, Tonight'...WEST SIDE STORY Completes DC Run 1/17
by Eddie Varley - Jan 17, 2009
West Side Story returned to where it all began for the show in 1957, the National Theatre in Washington, DC. official out of town performance period. West Side Story played a limited engagement at the National with the final 'Somewhere' being sung 'Tonight' (forgive us-but too easy) January 17th, 2009. The cast will next bring the classic story to life on the stage of The Palace Theatre on Febuary 23rd, the first scheduled preview performance. West Side Story's official Opening Night on Broadway is set for March 19th, 2009. The producers of West Side Story have assembled a dynamic cast for the new Broadway production. The cast of 37 stars Matt Cavenaugh (A Catered Affair, Grey Gardens) as 'Tony,' Karen Olivo (In the Heights) as 'Anita,' Cody Green (Movin' Out) as 'Riff' and George Akram (The Farrelly's Stuck on You) as 'Bernardo.' The role of 'Maria' will be played by Broadway newcomer Josefina Scaglione. The 21 year old actress comes directly, by special arrangement with Actors' Equity Association, from Buenos Aires after an exhaustive international search for the role. She created the role of Amber Von Tussle in the Argentinean production of Hairspray and the title role in Cinderella. Miss Scaglione is a classically trained opera singer who has received critical acclaim appearing as a soloist in the nation's most prestigious concert halls.
Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Eddie Varley - Jan 8, 2009
West Side Story returned to where it all began for the show in 1957, the National Theatre in Washington, DC. last night for its official out of town opening night. West Side Story will play a limited engagement at the National through January 17th, 2009. BroadwayWorld made sure to capture the opening night curtain call for this iconic classic!
Photo Flash: WEST SIDE STORY at the National Theatre
by Eddie Varley - Dec 27, 2008
This spring, WEST SIDE STORY returns to Broadway in a groundbreaking new production. WEST SIDE STORY has returned to where it all began for the show in 1957, the National Theatre in Washington, DC. WEST SIDE STORY will play a limited engagement at the National through January 17th, 2009.
Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY - First Preview in DC!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2008
This spring, WEST SIDE STORY returns to Broadway in a groundbreaking new production. Last night it returned to where it all began for the show in 1957, the National Theatre in Washington, DC. WEST SIDE STORY will play a limited engagement at the National through January 17th, 2009. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to capture the first preview performance!
WEST SIDE STORY Begins Pre-Broadway Run at DC's National Tonight 12/15
by Eddie Varley - Dec 15, 2008
This spring, WEST SIDE STORY returns to Broadway in a groundbreaking new production. Tonight it returns to where it all began for the show in 1957, the National Theatre in Washington, DC. WEST SIDE STORY will play a limited engagement at the National through January 17th, 2009.
Tickets for WEST SIDE STORY to Go On Sale October 18
by Robert Diamond - Oct 17, 2008
Tickets for the new Broadway production of WEST SIDE STORY will go on sale to the general public at Ticketmaster.com (212-307-4100) on Saturday, October 18, 2008. Tickets for the pre-Broadway engagement at Washington D.C.'s National Theatre are currently on sale through Telecharge.com (212- 239-6200).
WEST SIDE STORY to Open on March 19, 2009 at the Palace Theater
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 28, 2008
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.
Josefina Scaglione 'Maria' in West Side Story Revival ?
by Eddie Varley - Sep 17, 2008
Argentina's LA NACION newspaper is reporting that young actress Josefina Scaglione will portray Maria in the 2009 revival of West Side Story. The revival of West Side Story will begin previews on February 23, 2009 with an official opening slated for March 19, 2009.
von Essen Stars In Pittsburgh CLO's 'West Side Story'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008
Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.
Broadway Beat Special: West Side Story Cast Reunites at Gypsy of the Year
by Broadway Beat - Dec 18, 2007
BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat are proud to bring you fantastic video from the emotional, inspiring and fantastic reunion of original West Side Story cast members at this year's Gypsy of the Year Competition, produced by and to benefit BC/EFA. This year, BC/EFA once again broke their own records, raising over $3.9 million dollars for this most-worthy cause.
West Side Story Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Paris
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2007
West Side Story celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Opening on November 20, the production of the celebrated 1957 show revives Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's score and Jerome Robbins' conception and choreography, with a book by Arthur Laurents-who will attend the full dress rehearsal on November 18.