The former miami city ballet principal patricia lucia delgado, who is also an associate producer. My dad who introduced me to the film later regretted it, because i listened to the soundtrack every night and tried to learn the dances. The official website the official website, in all its glory. The jets are boys who were born in america, but have polish roots. This 39page guide for west side story by irving shulman includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 2 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Jets and their girls on one side and sharks and their girls on the othe. Crazy to think that what happens takes place in that time frame. He is the author of ten books, including the novels the amboy dukes, cry tough, and the square trap, which were all adapted into movies. Baby john eliot feld is a rank and file member of the jets, having been given his nickname. Seven months after its release, the flick brought home 10 oscars, including best director, best cinematography, and even. A boy like that whod kill your brother, forget that boy and find another. This is the work that perhaps more than any other made the creatively bountiful bernsteins name, exemplifying.
I was present at a celebratory bbc proms performance of west side story recently. The west side of new york city during the last days of summer. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and continue reading. The film is an adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. In the early 1950s sondheim wrote scripts in hollywood for the television series topper. Richard beymer biography affair, single, nationality. Orchestra, string orchestra sheet music book by leonard bernstein 19181990 and stephen sondheim 1930. Upper west side, new york, 1950s, during the last days of summer. Stephen sondheim may 16 to june 8, 2019 mainstage wednesday saturday shakespeares romeo and juliet is transported to 1950s new york city as two young lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs.
It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and george chakiris, and. West side story is a tragic love story set in new york city in the mid1950s on the west side of the city. Before there was the tribulation, before the rapture, before there was a legacy that could be left behind, there was jesus. Aug 26, 2019 natalie wood was an actress who starred in rebel without a cause and west side story. He scored more than a hundred films, many of which were directed by steven spielberg. West side story by leonard bernstein 19181990 and stephen. Additionally, he portrayed the role of peter in the diary of anne frank. Irving shulman 191995 was a novelist and screenwriter, known for his depictions of urban life. This gutsy new west side story is unlike any youve seen and its exhilarating. After owning their miserable little neighborhood for years, the jets, the fingersnapping street gang led by riff russ tamblyn, find themselves in a turf war with the upstart puerto rican sharks, led by bernardo george chakiris. Choreography doesnt make this reimagined west side story breathe.
One of the ideas bounced around early on by choreographer jerome robbins was having the plot. Whenever i see a movie or stage production of a play, i am always interested to read the actual book to have a different perspective on the characters and overall plot. During the filming of west side story, the crew and cast members alike were regularly harassed by street toughs, who showered rocks, bottles, etc. The sharks start the fight when they jump baby john, one of the most developed. After doc rushes in to stop them, the camera catches the youngest jet, baby john matthew johnson, curled up. The last eyewitness is told by the one whom jesus called beloved.
Mar 20, 2020 john williams, in full john towner williams, born february 8, 1932, queens, new york, u. The rest follow the processional, with baby john picking up marias shawl, giving it to. A comprehensive database of west side story quizzes online, test your knowledge with west side story quiz questions. He played the role of tony in the 1961 film version of west side story. The musical explores the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, two teenage. Stay tuned for a post pandemic going out of business sale announcement. Murphy 7 december 2006 west side story chapter 3 in this chapter, anita is making the dress for maria. Leonard bernstein, jerome robbins, and the road to west side story when leonard bernstein and jerome robbins met 75 years. Nov 01, 2011 the opening prologue from the 10time academy award winning musical film west side story, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary on november 15, 2011. Westside stories used books we have decided to permanently close westside stories after 8 years of serving the buffalos west side. The music was composed by leonard bernstein, and the lyrics were written by stephen sondheim. Anita is marias friend and, so far, has nothing to do with the plot. Leonard bernstein was one of the first americanborn conductors to receive worldwide fame. West side story movie souvenir programme program on.
He made his first significant mark on broadway, though, as the lyricist for leonard bernstein s west side story, which opened in 1957. It was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. West side story prologue official full number 50th. Wyatt earp, bat masterson, jesse james, and doc holliday have been written about numerous times, and, just as the story of george washingtons runin with a cherry tree, facts are sometimes clouded by legend. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding. It starred carol lawrence as maria west side story opened on broadway at the winter garden theatre on 26 september 1957, and on the west end at her. Schrank and yesenia ayala as anita, who is also set to appear in the upcoming film remake. West side story was the kind of musical people thought. John springer collectioncorbis, via corbis, via getty images. Aug 21, 2018 richard beymer biography affair, single, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is richard beymer. West side story, american musical film, released in 1961, that was inspired by shakespeares romeo and juliet. West side story broadway musical 20102012 tour ibdb. Although west side story was named the best picture of 1961 and won 10 academy awards, it is not much mentioned by movie fans these days, and the old warhorse singin in the rain is probably more seen and certainly better loved. It opened on broadway at the winter garden theatre on 26 september 1957, and on the west end at her majestys theatre.
The feuding families become two warring new york city gangsthe white jets led by riff and the latino sharks, led by bernardo. The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, an ethnic, bluecollar neighborhood in the early 1960s, much of the. Mar 15, 2016 inspired by romeo and juliet, the story of rival gangs, the jets and the sharks, on new yorks upper west side was a unique collaboration. However, robbins insisted on so many takes of his scenes that he was fired before the movie was completed. There is no grand song that says new york city, such as new york, new york declaring that this is a helluva town. It is based on shakespeares play, romeo and juliet. West side story musical by bernstein and sondheim and.
The names behind the jets and sharks posted on october 18, 2016 by jnpickens when i was 14 in 2002, i watched west side story for the first time and became obsessed with the movie musical, which premiered 55 years ago in new york city on oct. Gus trikonis who played indio, one of the puerto rican sharks and who is actually greek is the brother of gina trikonis, who played graziella. The story of the broadway musical and film west side story is detailed on the official website see below. Baby john is the youngest jet, and friends with arab. Aug 24, 2018 i was present at a celebratory bbc proms performance of west side story recently. Half a century plus after its original release, west side story still stands as a milestone in movie musical history. Richard beymer biography affair, single, nationality, net worth, height married biography who is richard beymer. In the history of american musicals, these two classics loom similarly. One of the ideas bounced around early on by choreographer jerome robbins was having the plot center on an italian american roman catholic family and a jewish family in which the girl had survived the holocaust. Screenwriter ernest lehman adapted the film west side story from the hit play of the same name, which opened on broadway in 1957 and ran there for 732 performances. Ken jenningss the gospel of john is now onstage at new york citys sheen. They are getting ready for the party thats in a few hours. Jul 10, 2019 leonard bernstein was one of the first americanborn conductors to receive worldwide fame. She falls in love with tony and finds herself at the center of the violent conflict between the two gangs.
In paris it played for four straight years at the george v theater, creating a record. West side story fun facts page 2 movies uz fun trivia quizzes. It boasts some of the best musical theatre choreography of all time. Leonard bernstein, jerome robbins, and the road to west. The fullydanced prolog shows the tension built up between the jets and the sharks two rival gangs in new yorks upper west side. The gem of broadway musicals, west side storys commentary on love and prejudice is relevant to any time and place. It was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet the story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. This is a great product for fans of west side story.
Very interesting to compare contrast on that side of the. Two of the jets, arab and baby john, are set on by officer krupke, but they manage to escape him. West side story chapter 3 big trouble in this chapter. West side story, adapted from romeo and juliet, could have been east side story. Chita rivera originated the role of anita when west side story premiered at new yorks winter garden theatre september 26, 1957.
Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Broadways new west side story is at war with itself. West side story 1961 cast and crew cast photos and. We fucked hard for this turf, and we aint jus gonna give it up. Jul 30, 20 west side story won an almostrecord ten oscars, including best picture, supporting awards to chakiris and rita moreno as bernardos girlfriend, anita, and best director to robbins and wise. Choreographer robbins was hired to direct the dance scenes, with the remaining scenes to be directed by robert wise. We believe every one of us deserves equal access to factbased news and.
Richard beymer biography affair, single, nationality, net. West side story 1957 was originally east side story. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Immediately download the west side story summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching west side story. Interesting facts about the creation of west side story. Shulman also wrote the original treatment for rebel without a cause, the film that shot james dean to stardom. Subsequently the crew and cast members of west side story ended up hiring out an actual street gang for security and protection while they were filming the movie.
West side story 1961 cast and crew cast photos and info. The musical is a 20thcentury american adaptation of the shakespearean tale of romeo and juliet. It opened on broadway at the winter garden theatre on 26 september 1957, and on the west end at her majestys theatre on 12 december 1958. In terms of the making of wss, i have a book whose author i cant remember, havent read it in a while, but found a book called the making of west side story which is filled with all those facts. West side story summary and study guide supersummary. West side story simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sir john eliot gardiner conducts west side story at usher hall. Six facts you didnt know about west side story as it returns to london in a striking production at sadlers wells. The musical is a 20thcentury american adaptation of. Aside from the movie portraying a love that was forbidden between the sharks, a puerto rican gang. It may be unfair to dismiss west side story based on this admittedly. Riff russ tamblyn is the leader and cofounder of the jets. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
For once, the bonus features add significantly to the experience with a host of facts and comparative original cast recordings with the dubbed voices of the released feature which were extremely interesting. If we have more information about west side story, then we provide a link to the section where it appears the actual page whenever possible. Eliot feld baby john collapsed and ended up hospitalized with pneumonia during the demanding filming of cool. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Aug 06, 20 six facts you didnt know about west side story as it returns to london in a striking production at sadlers wells. To get everybody in the mood to join us for this shakespeare inspired story about.
After returning to new york city, he wrote incidental music for the play the girls of summer 1956. Inspired by romeo and juliet, the story of rival gangs, the jets and the sharks, on new yorks upper west side was a unique collaboration. Maria bursts into tears, devastated, and when the police come, both jets and sharks help carry tony away. West side story is the awardwinning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy romeo and juliet.
This groundbreaking collaboration among bernstein, jerome robbins conception and choreography, arthur laurents book, and stephen sondheim lyrics captured the fiber of american society through its best and worst characteristics. Baby john places marias headscarf on her head and maria is the last to walk out. Rita moreno later played anita in the film adaptation of the show. She died tragically, drowning during a boating trip in 1981. When i was 14 in 2002, i watched west side story for the first time and became obsessed with the movie musical, which premiered 55 years ago in new york city on oct. This is the most recent information about west side story that has been submitted to amiright. Arthur laurents wrote the book, but robbinss choreography is the. Published april 15th 1990 by pocket books first published 1961. West side story, book by arthur laurents, music by leonard.
Our online west side story trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top west side story quizzes. He composed the score for the broadway musical west side story. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and. West side story addresses the tension between established white youths like the jets, a gang that laurents dubs an anthology of what is called american, and puerto rican teenagers who represent a new wave of immigrants laurents, et al, west side story, p. The names of the most famous legends of the old west are known to most people. Natalie wood was an actress who starred in rebel without a cause and west side story. With a screenplay by ernest lehman, the film is an adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. The importance of west side story essay 980 words bartleby. Riff goes to see tony, who is now working at docs drugstore.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing west side story 1961 near you. Richard beymer is an american actor, painter, and novelist. West side story simple english wikipedia, the free. With a screenplay by ernest lehman, the film is an adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. The real life of doc holliday wild west legend that. Works stage west side story 1957 leonard bernstein. West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic drama film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. West side story, theatre music by american composer leonard bernstein that premiered august 19, 1957, in washington, d. West side story 1961 is an energetic, widelyacclaimed, melodramatic musical a modernday, loose retelling of shakespeares romeo and juliet tragedy of feuding families, although the setting is the upper west side of new york city in the late 1950s with conflict between rival street gangs rather than families. To ask other readers questions about west side story, please sign up. He composed the score for the broadway musical west side. After owning their miserable little neighborhood for years, the jets, the fingersnapping street gang led by riff. Sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area.
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