West Side Story Revival 2009 - Articles Page 3.4

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 3.4

STAGE TUBE: LIVE with Regis and Kelly Visits WEST SIDE STORY
by Eddie Varley - May 2, 2009


During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

TV: In the Studio and On the Record with the Cast of Broadway's WEST SIDE STORY
by James Sims - May 1, 2009


The newest members of West Side Story went into the studio and recorded the new Broadway cast recording of the Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim classic musical. Sony Masterworks will release the new album nationwide on June 2...

Bdwy's Powers and Cavenaugh Featured in NY Times
by Eddie Varley - April 25, 2009


Matt Cavenaugh, Tony in Broadway's West Side Story, and Jenny Powers, the co-star of LCT's Happiness, are getting married in Boston this August. They invited The New York Times into their East Village apartment and spoke about love, life and NYC real estate.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Eric Hatch, a Jet All the Way
by Adrienne Onofri - May 1, 2009


'West Side Story' is Eric's 4th Broadway show and, he says, 'the pinnacle of dancing' in all musical theater.

WEST SIDE STORY Performs on ABC's Dancing With The Stars 4/14
by Eddie Varley - April 14, 2009


Karen Olivo and the talented ladies of the Broadway revival of 'West Side Story' will perform the classic number 'America' on the Tuesday night results show of 'Dancing With the Stars' on April 14th. ABC's top-rated Dancing with the Stars airs on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. (EST), check local listings.

WEST SIDE STORY Performs on ABC's Dancing With The Stars 4/14
by Eddie Varley - April 13, 2009


Karen Olivo and the talented ladies of the Broadway revival of 'West Side Story' will perform the classic number 'America' on the Tuesday night results show of 'Dancing With the Stars' on April 14th. ABC's top-rated Dancing with the Stars airs on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. (EST), check local listings.

WEST SIDE STORY Sets New Box Office Record at Palace Theatre; Tour to Start Fall 2010
by Robert Diamond - April 13, 2009


The producers of the smash hit Broadway production of WEST SIDE STORY announced today that the show has shattered the Palace Theatre box office record for highest weekly gross for two consecutive weeks. The record was held previously by LEGALLY BLONDE for the week ending 12/30/07 (Christmas week) with $1,219,488. For the week ending 4/5/09, WEST SIDE STORY broke that record with $1,234,652 and then last week, for the week ending 4/12/09, shattered its own record with an impressive weekly gross of $1,308,787.

Bdwy Couple Powers and Cavenaugh Featured in NY Mag
by Eddie Varley - April 13, 2009


Matt Cavenaugh, Tony in Broadway's West Side Story, and Jenny Powers, the co-star of LCT's Happiness, are getting married in Boston this August. They spoke to New York Magazine writer Jesse Oxfeld about the upcoming wedding and the joy of working on the New York.

WEST SIDE STORY Star Matt Cavenaugh Featured in NEXT Mag
by Eddie Varley - April 8, 2009


Broadway's favorite leading man Matt Cavenaugh, currently starring as the lovestruck Tony in the current acclaimed revival of WEST SIDE STORY at the Palace Theater spoke with NEXT magazine for its current issue.

Photo Coverage: In The Recording Studio With The Broadway Cast Of WEST SIDE STORY!
by Peter James Zielinski - April 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 Set to 'Twitter' During Recording Session 4/6
by BWW News Desk - April 6, 2009


The New Broadway Cast of West Side Story will take a break from 'rumbling' and will be LIVE-TWEETING from the Recording session for the New Broadway Cast Album on Monday April 6th beginning at 9:00am.

WEST SIDE STORY Set to 'Twitter' During Recording Session 4/6
by Eddie Varley - April 3, 2009


The New Broadway Cast of West Side Story will take a break from 'rumbling' and will be LIVE-TWEETING from the Recording session for the New Broadway Cast Album on Monday April 6th beginning at 9:00am.

STAGE TUBE: Arthur Laurents Visits THEATER TALK
by Eddie Varley - March 30, 2009


West Side Story has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents.

Joey McKneely on 'Dancing' WEST SIDE STORY to NYTimes
by Eddie Varley - March 28, 2009


West Side Story is back on 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.

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!

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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