West side story 1962 movie information and showtimes in edmonton. West side story 1962 west side story 1962 showtimes. Mar 04, 2018 actress rita moreno just hit the oscars 2018 red carpet in the very same dress she wore to the 1962 oscars. This romantic musical update of romeo and juliet won ten oscars. Sep 14, 2017 watch zoo season 3, episode 12 west side story. The gem of broadway musicals, west side story s commentary on love and prejudice is relevant to any time and place. One of the most magnificent films ever made in cinema history. Jul 30, 2014 west side story plays through august 30 on the main stage at the western stage, hartnell college performing arts building. Born david weizer in london, england, as a child and teenager david winters acted in many television shows and broadway productions, including the initial lineup of the stage production of the musical west side story, playing the role of baby john. 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. West side story west end west side story more than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever.
The dialogue implies that tony left the jets a long time ago, but is still in good relations with them. Veteran polishborn character actor ned glass grew up in new york, and, after vaudeville experience, started acting in small parts on broadway. The screen achieves one of the great entertainments in the history of motion pictures. Nov 09, 2011 it was the holiday season of 1961, and everyone was racing to the see the newest picture show called west side story, a story of love across boundaries. West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic drama film directed by robert wise and. West side story reunion w rita moreno, russ tamblyn, george chakiris the talk 16nov2011 duration.
Oct 09, 2012 in 1962, things were quite different in the land of troy. In 1961, he appeared as arab in the movie version of west side story 1961, recreating the cool. Mar 31, 2014 west side story reunion w rita moreno, russ tamblyn, george chakiris the talk 16nov2011 duration. Richard garnered the golden globe nomination as best actor comedy or musical for west side story in 1962. Aug 21, 2018 richard garnered the golden globe nomination as best actor comedy or musical for west side story in 1962. Five fast facts winner of 10 academy awards soundtrack was no 1 on the billboard charts for 54 weeks 94% on rotten tomatoes based on romeo and juliet, which is based on a poem by arthur brooke called the tragic historye of romeus and juliet, which is based on a poem by the roman poet ovid called pyramus and thisbe. The story is loosely based on shakespeares romeo and juliet, telling the tale of. In addition, the song america was sung inbetween the two love songs maria and tonight, instead of having the two love songs. The tale of a turf war between rival teenage gangs in manhattans hells kitchen and the two lovers who cross battle lines has. Sondheimhas said he was never particularly fond of his lyrics in west side story, especially i feel pretty, later expressing that the idea of the song is so simple the original stage version of the lyrics were changed in the making of the movie version of west side story due to a change in the scenes occurrence. This affecting film of the immortal broadway musical west side story, with. Works stage west side story 1957 leonard bernstein. West side story was a broadway musical by leonard bernstein that was turned into an awardwinning musical film. 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.
In 1962, dave brubeck recorded jazz versions of selections from the film score on music from west side story. In 1963, bill barron recorded west side story bossa nova dauntless, 1963 in 1984, bernstein rerecorded the musical, conducting his own music for the first time. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Information about the movie west side story 1962, including the west side story. It is fundamentally a retelling of the tragedy of romeo and juliet set in 1960s new york, with street gangs substituted for the squabbling families and presented as broadway musical from that period. Mar 15 wilt chamberlain is 1st to score 4,000 pts in an nba season.
Actress rita moreno just hit the oscars 2018 red carpet in the very same dress she wore to the 1962 oscars. Richard beymer biography affair, single, nationality, net. Story1961, ii, spain west side story amor sin barreras, amor sin barreras, spain complete title west side story amor sin barreras. In 1961, this movie adaptation of the broadway smashhit musical west side story broke box office records and won an incredible 10 academy awards, more than any other musical before or since. Important events we are also introduced to tonys views on gang life. He gained further experience in the capacity of theatrical production supervisor, before entering motion pictures in 1937 as an mgm contract player. West side story 1958 west end tickets, news, info, photos. West side story plays through august 30 on the main stage at the western stage, hartnell college performing arts building. Now its back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. With natalie wood, george chakiris, richard beymer, russ tamblyn. Rita morenos west side story role is more than just a cameo.
Born in avoca, iowa and moved with his parents to hollywood, california in the late 1940s, richard beymer acted in various films while. On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs battle for. West side story original broadway cast is the 1957 recording of a broadway production of the musical west side story. If broadway isnt your thing, then west side story might not be, either. See more ideas about west side story, west side story 1961 and west side story movie. West side story 1961 ending spoiler movie mistakes. Rent west side story 1961 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. It was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. Born in avoca, iowa and moved with his parents to hollywood, california in the late 1940s, richard beymer acted in various films while attending north hollywood high school. 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. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry of two street gangs the jets and the sharks. Enraptured on the night of their meeting, tony richard beymer and maria natalie wood on the fire escapes, director robert wise mingling the leonard bernsteinstephen sondheim song with ernest lehmans script, singing voices by marni nixon and jimmy bryant, in west side story, 1961. Current movie listings and showtimes for west side story 1962.
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. I feel pretty tonight from west side story 1962 ellen winther west side story. Winner of 10 academy awards including best picture, this classic musical set among the tenements of new york city finds starcrossed lovers maria and tony caught in the midst of a turf war between rival street gangs. Rita moreno wore the same dress to sundays academy awards as she wore when she won the oscar for best supporting actress in 1962 for west side story. West side story 1961 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Upper west side, new york, 1950s, during the last days of summer. West side story cast members share what theyre up to now. West side story is one of those films that just blows you away because it is so infinitely and magnificently stunning its mesmerizing, powerful, stunning, poetic, beautifully filled with art, moving, lovely, and downright beautiful.
Natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, george chakiris, simon. In 1962, things were quite different in the land of troy. West side story is a beautifullymounted, impressive, emotionridden and violent musical which, in its stark approach to a raging social problem and realism of unfoldment, may set a pattern for. West side story 410 movie clip america 1961 hd youtube. The fullydanced prolog shows the tension built up between the jets and the sharks two rival gangs in new yorks upper west side. After the jet goes down, the team must try to get to iadg hq with clem and the dead mans switch. He enjoys making his own films and has a film used in a pbs series on the civil rights movement. It was the holiday season of 1961, and everyone was racing to the see the newest picture show called west side story, a story of love across boundaries. The jets are boys who were born in america, but have polish roots. The 1962 season began at its new location a few miles north of its. The kenton version won the 1962 grammy award for best jazz recording by a large group. A musical in which a modern day romeo and juliet are involved in new york street gangs. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Maria west side storywest side story moviemy fair ladyold hollywooddisneytv seriesall.
Rita moreno winning best supporting actress youtube. No one expected us to be good, star running back willie brown said. In 1962, oscar peterson and his trio recorded a jazz version, west side story. Two youngsters from rival new york city gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. Additionally, he was also nominated for the grammy awards in the same year. West side story 1962 in theatres september 1, 1962. Recorded 3 days after the show opened at the winter garden theatre, the recording was released in october 1957 in both mono and stereo formats. West side story july 31 thru august 12, 1962 starring. West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic drama film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. Veteran polishborn character actor ned glass grew up in new york, and, after vaudeville experience, started acting in small parts on broadway from the early 1930s.
West side story movie analysis linkedin slideshare. Furthermore, he has the laurel award nomination to his name and has also won the. During her live show an evening with rita moreno on saturday, nov. This brilliant film sets the ageless story of romeo and juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s new york. In 1962, the film version of the popular musical west side story won not one, not two. For the superlativeminded, west side story is the most expensive musical film ever made. Five fast facts winner of 10 academy awards soundtrack was no 1 on the billboard charts for 54 weeks 94% on rotten tomatoes based on romeo and juliet, which is based on a poem by arthur brooke called the tragic historye of romeus and juliet, which is based on a poem by the roman poet ovid called pyramus and thisbe actors worked over 16. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and george chakiris, and was photographed.
Join our oscar insider email list to get the latest news on all things academy awards. Rock hudson presenting rita moreno the oscar for best supporting actress for her performance in west side story at the 34th academy awards in 1962. West side story tambien conocida como amor sin barreras en hispanoamerica es una. Usa 1962 winner wga award screen best written american musical. This shows us that unlike many of the jets, he has a good conscience. Rita moreno in west side story directing robert wise, jerome robbins best motion picture robert wise. Ending spoiler for west side story 1961, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more.
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