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. Other renown collaborated with him for this production to be a hit. West side story stage backdrop rentals theatreworld. A comparison of the west side story 860 words 4 pages. Westside story is the award winning adaptation of the classic romantic. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry of two street gangsthe jets and the sharks. The young protagonist, tony, a former member of the jets. But director robert wises lavish widescreen presentation broke fresh ground by taking. Prejudices in the west side story by arthur laurents. West side story is a magnificent show, a milestone in movie musicals, a boxoffice smash. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
Theatreworld backdrops has a collection of backdrops to support west side story, the timeless adaptation of shakespeares romeo and juliet. Rent, buy or watch west side story movie now family video. West side story music theatre wichita broadway rentals. Find out where west side story is streaming, if west side story is on netflix, and get. West side story was the kind of musical people thought was good for them, a pious expression of admirable but unrealistic liberal sentiments, and certainly its. The musical explores the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Half a century plus after its original release, west side story still. On the streets of new york city, two gangs the sharks and the jets battle for territory and respect.
It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and george chakiris, and was. West side story backdrops for your next play or event for every scene from our theater backdrop rental inventory. 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. 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. West side story film still pretty, and witty, at 50. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and george chakiris, and was photographed. This beautiful musical about a love and romance that develops between amid conflict between two warring street gangs.
Oscars for best picture, directors robert wise and jerome robbins. This set includes a bluray and dvd copy of the movie. West side story 510 movie clip tonight 1961 hd duration. West side story 1961 ending spoiler movie mistakes.
In 1961, this movie adaptation of the broadway smashhit musical west side story broke box office. It knows when to make your feet tap and when to visit our beta website and give us feedback on our completely redesigned victory dashboard. Certain stills i have used to illustrate locations come from the 1961 film released by mgm studios. She has also starred in local, regional, and school productions of thoroughly modern millie, 42nd street, and rent. Search 90 single family homes for rent in toledo, ohio. The original west side story film, from 1961, was directed by jerome robbins and robert wise. It is intended to provide you with required costume changes and a feeling of the costume styles. We have quite a few costumes for the ladies ensembles and vintage and vintageinspired pieces for leads, dance scenes, and men. Ending spoiler for west side story 1961, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. West side story film still pretty, and witty, at 50 fifty years ago, the film version of the acclaimed broadway musical premiered in theaters across the country. Rent west side story 1961 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
I think this west side story 50th anniversary edition boxed set is terrific. Jerome robbins conceived the idea of the musical and choreographed it as well. As we approach the centennial of leonard bernsteins birth on august 25, 2018 cultural institutions around the world are beginning to celebrate the varied life of this decidedly american icon. You can buy the film on dvd or buy the soundtrack on cd at places that sell digital entertainment. This wardrobe plot indicates our interpretation of the costume needs of the production. Parents need to know that west side story is an updated romeo and juliet story that explores race relations and immigration within a musical format. Street fighting and knifings are depicted, though some of the violence is lessened by the choreography. There are not enough words to say how much i enjoy this movie. Kovach, includes all set pieces and furniture necessary to depict the various locations discussed in the script.
The photos from the movie west side story in this entry are mostly promotional photos for the movie from various online sources. West side story is a musical that was first a broadway show in 1957 then a film version in 1961. 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. Rival new york city gangs affect the love of a young man and woman from each side. The members of the sharks, from puerto rico, are taunted by the jets, a white gang. Find out where west side story is streaming, if west side story is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Rent west side story 1961 starring natalie wood and richard beymer on dvd and bluray. Released october 18th, 1961, west side story stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, george chakiris the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 31 min, and received a score of 86 out of. Half a century plus after its original release, west side story still stands as a milestone in movie musical history. 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. West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic drama film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. On a scale of excellent, good, fair, and poor, west side story rates. Two youngsters from rival new york city gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. Costumes outlined are in standard adult sizes extremely large or small sizes may not.
October 18, 1961 this brilliant film sets the ageless story of romeo and juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s new york. West side story is a musical that encompasses both catchy songs and emotional ones. West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic drama film directed by robert wise and. Arthur laurents, leonard bernstein and stephen sondheims musical adaptation of shakespeares romeo and juliet, follows two 1950s new york city street gangs, the american jets and the puerto rican sharks, and the two young people who dared to fall in love across the increasingly violent rivalry get your free plot now.
Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. This package includes costumes for 23 principals, 2 male and 8 female ensemble. In addition, a stunning collection of rearprojected images allows a greater range of locations to be added throughout the production, from playgrounds and street scenes to less. With natalie wood, george chakiris, richard beymer, russ tamblyn.
Let it be noted that the film musical, the one dramatic. West side story 1961 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. See more ideas about west side story, west side story 1961 and west side story movie. 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. Sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. Just beyond where they were filming stood half a block of boarded tenements destined for demolition which would soon make way for the newly constructed lincoln center.
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. West side story 1961 stream and watch online moviefone. West side story, on demand movie, special interest digitalmovies, crime. 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. West side story backdrop rentals music theatre international. Everything you need to know about the west side story movie.
Find toledo apartments, condos, townhomes, single family homes, and much more on trulia. 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. One of the ideas bounced around early on by choreographer jerome robbins was having the. In 1960 on a cold morning in february, the makers of west side story began filming along manhattans west 68th street. Musical masterpiece tackles race, with some violence. 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. One of the most magnificent films ever made in cinema history. Westside story is the award winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, romeo and juliette. West side story, adapted from romeo and juliet, could have been east side story.
Steven spielberg and tony kushners west side story is. When jets member tony richardbeymer falls for maria natalie wood, the sister of the sharks leader, its more than these two warring gangs can handle. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing west side story 1961 near you. The following are available for west side story in the classics downloads section here at reel classics. In one disturbing scene, a gang of boys physically abuses a young woman and a rape almost takes place.
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