 WEST SIDE STORY In Concert Announced At The Hollywood Bowlby A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022 The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announced West Side Story (2021) In Concert as new repertoire for The Music of Leonard Bernstein for the Hollywood Bowl 2022 summer season. Find out how to get tickets for the July dates.  VIDEO: Paul Tazewell Talks WEST SIDE STORY Costumes on TODAYby Michael Major - March 24, 2022 Paul Tazewell appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss his Oscar-nominated costumes for West Side Story. Tazewell discussed the role that costumes played in the film, working with Steven Spielberg on staying true to the costumes from the original film, and more. Watch the new interview now!  Rachel Zegler Invited to Present at the Oscarsby Michael Major - March 22, 2022 Rachel Zegler has been invited to present at the Oscars. The 20-year-old is currently in London filming Disney's upcoming live-action remake of Snow White. Efforts are currently being made to rearrange the film's production schedule will be rearranged so Zegler can attend the ceremony. West Side Story is nominated for seven awards.  VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Accepts Critics Choice Award For WEST SIDE STORYby Stephi Wild - March 14, 2022 Last night, the Critics Choice Awards were held, celebrating the best in Television and Film. Ariana DeBose took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the recent film adaptation of West Side Story.  Ariana DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List of Winners!by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2022 Ariana DeBose took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the recent film adaptation of West Side Story. The film also won in the Best Film Editing category.  VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Music Videoby Michael Major - March 2, 2022 Disney has released a new music video of Academy Award-nominee Ariana DeBose perform 'America' as Anita in Steven Spielberg's award-winning, critically-acclaimed 'West Side Story'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, David Alvarez, and more.  VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Accepts Her SAG Award For WEST SIDE STORYby Stephi Wild - February 28, 2022 The Screen Actors Guild Awards were held last night, Sunday, Feb. 27 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, and aired on TNT and TBS. Among the winners for the evening were Broadway's own Ariana DeBose, who took home the award for Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture for her performance as Anita in West Side Story.  Steven Spielberg Wanted to Cut 'I Feel Pretty' from WEST SIDE STORYby A.A. Cristi - February 24, 2022 This week acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter, Tony Kushner, were on hand at Manhattan's DGA Theatre for a special screening of their film remake of West Side Story. See what they had to say!  WEST SIDE STORY Sets DVD, Blu-Ray & Digital Releaseby Michael Major - February 22, 2022 The release's bonus features will include all-new footage of director Steven Spielberg at work in documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau’s revealing “The Stories of West Side Story.' The features will go behind the making of the musical numbers in the film. A tribute to Stephen Sondheim will also be included.  VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Discusses WEST SIDE STORY Oscar Nomination on THE VIEWby Michael Major - February 21, 2022 Ariana DeBose appeared on The View this morning to discuss her Oscar-nominated performance in West Side Story. DeBose also discusses the advice she received from Rita Moreno, hosting Saturday Night Live, and where she was when she found out she was nominated for an Oscar. Watch the new interview now!  'Expanded' WEST SIDE STORY in Philippine Cinemas, Feb. 16by Oliver Oliveros - February 14, 2022 On Valentine’s week, Steven Spielberg’s first full-length musical film, 'West Side Story,' which recently been nominated for seven Oscar Awards, including this year’s 'Best Picture,' finally screens in Philippine cinemas starting February 16.  WEST SIDE STORY Sets Disney+ Streaming Dateby Michael Major - February 9, 2022 Steven Spielberg’s award-winning, critically-acclaimed “West Side Story,” has announced that it will be coming to Disney+. In addition, the ABC one-hour special “Something’s Coming: West Side Story – A Special Edition of 20/20’” is available to stream on Disney+ now. The film stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, and more.  WEST SIDE STORY Soundtrack Released on 2-LP Vinylby Michael Major - February 4, 2022 West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 2-LP vinyl has been released in three formats, including 2-LP set, black vinyl; a 2-LP set Walmart Exclusive, blue vinyl; and 2-LP set Target Exclusive, red vinyl and poster. Purchase the new vinyl variants now!  VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Cast Sings 'America' in Scoring Session Featuretteby Michael Major - February 1, 2022 A new West Side Story featurette has revealed a look inside a scoring session for the film, featuring Ariana DeBose and the cast of the film singing 'America.' The the new video also features appearances from Rita Moreno, Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, and more. Watch the new featurette now!  VIDEO: Watch a Costume Featurette From WEST SIDE STORY Featuring Paul Tazewellby BroadwayWorld TV - January 20, 2022 A Costume Featurette from Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” featuring 2022 Critics Choice Nominee and Tony Award® and Emmy Award® winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, has been released.  VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks Going from Broadway to WEST SIDE STORY on THE DAILY SHOWby Michael Major - January 20, 2022 Ariana DeBose sat down with Trevor Noah on The Daily Show to discuss her role as Anita in “West Side Story,” the many ways she relates to the character, and what it was like working with Steven Spielberg and Rita Moreno, the first Latina to win an Oscar in the original film.  Read the Full Screenplay For WEST SIDE STORYby Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - January 19, 2022 Just last month, director Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story arrived in theaters. The film features a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner and tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. Now, Deadline has gotten the full screenplay for the film, and you can read it now!  VIDEO: Tony Kushner Talks WEST SIDE STORY, Working With Steven Spielberg, and Moreby Stephi Wild - January 12, 2022 Tony Kushner recently chatted with Gold Derby editor Christopher Rosen about the film adaptation of West Side Story in an all new interview.  VIDEO: Brian d'Arcy James Talks WEST SIDE STORY and More on GOOD MORNING AMERICAby Stephi Wild - December 29, 2021 Brian d’Arcy James appeared as a guest on Good Morning America yesterday, Tuesday December 28. In the interview, the Broadway veteran talked about starring in West Side Story and on his upcoming projects.  VIDEO: Steven Spielberg & Janusz Kamiński Discuss WEST SIDE STORY Cinematographyby Michael Major - December 28, 2021 Steven Spielberg and Janusz Kamiński go behind the scenes of West Side Story, discussing the film's award-winning cinematography. West Side Story recently won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography. The video features behind-the-scenes looks at 'America,' 'The Rumble,' 'Maria,' and 'Tonight.'  VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks Audra McDonald & WEST SIDE STORY on THE LATE LATE SHOWby Michael Major - December 20, 2021 Ariana DeBose appeared on the Late Late Show With James Corden to discuss her Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award-nominated performance in West Side Story. In the interview, DeBose discusses Audra McDonald stopping her in the airport after finding out about her award nominations. Watch the segment, also featuring RuPaul, now!  VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Mike Faist as Riff In WEST SIDE STORYby Michael Major - December 13, 2021 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.  WEST SIDE STORY Grosses $10 Million on First Weekendby Michael Major - December 13, 2021 West Side Story played in 2,820 theaters, with it's numbers making it the highest grossing film at the box office this weekend. The new musical film falls short of In the Heights' $11.5 million debut but exceeds Dear Evan Hansen's $7.4 million. The film stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, and more.  VIDEO: Watch the 'Celebrate Tonight' WEST SIDE STORY Teaserby Michael Major - December 10, 2021 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!  WEST SIDE STORY Grosses $800K In Thursday Night Previewsby Michael Major - December 10, 2021 Steven Spielberg's West Side Story grossed $800K as it was shown in 2,820 movie theaters in the U.S. for Thursday night previews. Industry projections for the film's first weekend are between $12 million and $17 million. The numbers matched the Dear Evan Hansen film's Thursday night preview numbers. |
