Was West Side Story ever on Broadway?
Leonard Bernstein outside the National Theatre in Washington, DC. West Side Story began its out of town performances at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. on August 19, 1957. After a two-week run at Philadelphia’s Erlanger Theatre, the show opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 26, 1957.
Who played Tony in the 1957 West Side Story?
Casts
| Character | Original Broadway 1957 | West End 1958 |
|---|---|---|
| Tony | Larry Kert | Don McKay |
| Maria | Carol Lawrence | Marlys Watters |
| Anita | Chita Rivera | |
| Riff | Michael Callan | George Chakiris |
How many versions of West Side Story are there?
By now, I’ve seen and heard West Side Story more times and more ways than I can count: on three different Broadway stages, and at regional theaters all over the world; in movie houses, concert halls, and on video; in high schools and colleges; in a punk rock version, and a one-woman version by Cher(!); and even at the …
When did West Side Story come out the original?
1961
West Side Story (1961 film)
| West Side Story | |
|---|---|
| Music by | Leonard Bernstein |
| Production companies | Mirisch Pictures Seven Arts Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
| Release date | October 18, 1961 |
What was on Broadway 1957?
Broadway Season Summary 1957-1958
| Show | Theatre | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Simply Heavenly | Playhouse Theatre |
| 2. | Mask and Gown | John Golden Theatre |
| 3. | Carousel | City Center Theatre |
| 4. | Four Winds | Cort Theatre |
Who was the lyricist of West Side Story?
Stephen Sondheim
West Side Story/Lyricists
What happened to the actor who played Tony in West Side Story?
Richard Beymer as Tony Richard Beymer played Tony, the male lead in 1961’s West Side Story, who falls in love with Maria after their first encounter. At 83 years old, Beymer has over 60 acting credits to his name. With his revived role of Benjamin Horne in the 2017 reboot of Twin Peaks being one of them.
How old is Anita in West Side Story?
After appearing in some of our favorite musicals over the years, including Hamilton and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, the 30-year-old takes on the iconic role of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story remake. The adaptation of the 1961 film has received high praise from critics since its release on Dec.
What year is West Side Story set in?
Like the first film, Spielberg’s is set around 1960 in San Juan Hill and Lincoln Square, at the time when much of the area was being demolished.
When did West Side Story become a classic?
Those headlines turned the trick, triggering the imaginations of the collaborators. The locale swiftly shifted to New York’s West Side, and in 1957 WSS exploded onto the American State. In the decades that have passed, WSS has become a contemporary classic.
Where can I find more information about the cast of West Side Story?
For more cast information, please visit the production’s IBDb page. Collage of photos of actors and creators related to the stage production West Side Story. Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library Digital Collection.
What happened to the West Side Story?
The newspapers were filled with reports of street riots by Chicano Americans in Los Angeles. Those headlines turned the trick, triggering the imaginations of the collaborators. The locale swiftly shifted to New York’s West Side, and in 1957 WSS exploded onto the American State. In the decades that have passed, WSS has become a contemporary classic.
What was the original title of the movie East Side Story?
The action, set during the Easter-Passover season, was to have occurred on the Lower East Side of New York City. Hence the title might have been EAST Side Story. (Another working title was Gangway!) That was in 1949.