Maria natalie wood is a young puerto rican girl whose love for the polishamerican tony richard beymer exacerbates. The west side story uses different kinds of lighting throughout the film, but the lowkey is the most prominent. The movie, filled with exhilarating dance sequences choreographed by jerome robbins and memorable songsincluding tonight, maria, and somewhereby leonard bernstein music and stephen sondheim lyrics, won 10. It may be unfair to dismiss west side story based on this admittedly altered version, but i found its 2009 revival, directed by bookwriter. The bestseller jojos sweetnatured client lilys first novel is a roaring success. Two groups of teenagers fight each other for control of. The bernstein and sondheim score is considered to be one of broadways finest and features such classics of the american musical theatre as somethings coming. From the first notes to the final breath, west side story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time.
West side story is the awardwinning adaptation of shakespeares tragedy, romeo and juliet. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and george chakiris, and was photographed by. Apr 24, 2015 the west side story uses different kinds of lighting throughout the film, but the lowkey is the most prominent. It is based on shakespeares play, romeo and juliet. Baby john, portrayed as feminine, sensitive, and unwilling to assault anita, was coded as gay.
West side story remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. With natalie wood, george chakiris, richard beymer, russ tamblyn. I need to read the book by friday, saturday at the latest and i cant find it anywhere. Two teens from rival new york city gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective gangs build toward tragedy. Toni butler directed this touching classic with a live, 30 piece orchestra directed by michelle willis and music direction by erin. Nov 28, 2016 but times have changed, and watching this movie is a way different experience now, at 20 years old, than it was when i was the ripe old age of 10. Anita is marias friend and, so far, has nothing to do with the plot.
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. Located on the first tier lobby, the exhibit examines the unique relationship between the symphony and bernstein as a conductor, composer, educator, activist, and friend. An adaptation of the 1957 musical, west side story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. A set of words that can be used to describe the events that occur in west side story. 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 reunion w rita moreno, russ tamblyn, george chakiris the talk 16nov2011 duration. Very interesting to compare contrast on that side of the. A first look at steven spielbergs west side story vanity fair. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. They came together through love but violence threatened to tear them apart.
West side story 1957 was originally east side story. 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. Powerful as bernsteins music is, and clever as sondheims lyrics are, west side story is largely about dancing, which means that only a portion of it can be appreciated on disc. West side story is a play that was on broadway and also made into a book and a movie.
It is marked by extreme use of deep shadows, with very high contrast between the brightest parts of the scene and the darkest parts, which are obscured in shadows. 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. Irving shulman 191995 was a novelist and screenwriter, known for his depictions of urban life. This play is about to rivial gangs fighting over a street. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature.
West side story, american musical film, released in 1961, that was inspired by shakespeare s romeo and juliet. Ive ordered it, but it will arrive too late and i need to do a book project on it. Books similar to west side story meet your next favorite book. Maria was young and innocent and had never known loveuntil tony. West side story new broadway cast recording 2009 by new. Two groups of teenagers fight each other for control of the streets. Broadways new west side story is at war with itself. West side story movie analysis linkedin slideshare. From the silver screen to the great white wayone of the greatest stories of all time. Here are 49 thoughts i had while rewatching the craziness that is west side story. Should i just watch the movie, if so, where can i watch it. The music was composed by leonard bernstein, and the lyrics were written by stephen sondheim. Jun 21, 2018 thingamajig theatre companys west side story opens friday, june 22 at the pagosa springs center for the arts.
There are some nice solo lines for alto in the first book, lots of flute playing including some exposed passages in the third octave, and two fun spots. This workbook is designed be used alongside the book west side story by arthur laurents, which is not included and must be obtained separately. That is enough, however, to mark it as a landmark among broadway cast albums as well as broadway musicals. More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Crazy to think that what happens takes place in that time frame.
The score by leonard bernstein and stephen sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and. West side story, book by irving shulman mass market. Sep 23, 2007 as we said last week, west side story is a story about young people in a poor part of new york city in the nineteen fifties. West side story original broadway cast recording original. This is also available as an examview bank west side story examview test. To my west side story family, you done good, buddy boy action, act ii. From the silver screen to the great white wayone of the greatest. West side story west side story is a musical retelling of shakespeares romeo and juliet, which is reset on the streets of new york background book, 2009. Very interesting to compare contrast on that side of the story. Powerful west side story presents a timeless tale pagosa. Find books like west side story from the worlds largest community of readers. Two teenagers from rival new york city gangs fall in love, but tensions between their friends build towards tragedy. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Robert wise teamed up with legendary broadway directorchoreographer jerome robbins for the film version of the acclaimed stage musical that transposed the story of romeo and juliet to the modern age of new york street gangs. West side story test with 40 multiple choice, matching, and short answer questions to go with either the play or the movie romeo and juliet and west side story are often taught together. West side story became a global sensation when it hit broadway in 1957, with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein, and. It was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. The story of the broadway musical and film west side story is detailed on the official website see below. West side story by irving shulman, 1967, pocket books edition, in english west side story 1967 edition open library. Interesting facts about the creation of west side story. West side story lighting week two blog westside story. People have been listening to that message, and humming the songs, ever since the show premiered on broadway in 1957 and debuted on the silver screen in 1961.
They are getting ready for the party thats in a few hours. The story a retelling of romeo and juliet, set in the late 1950s is about young lovers caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in hells kitchen on the west side of new york city. A lowkey lighting design looks dark overall by comparison. Two youngsters from rival new york city gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. I feel there were a lot of untold stories within the framework of west side story. West side story, untold opinion the harvard crimson. West side story new broadway cast recording 2009, an album by new broadway cast of west side story 2009 on spotify. It opened on broadway at the winter garden theatre on 26 september 1957, and on the west end at her majestys theatre.
Classical composerconductor leonard bernstein periodically had tried his hand at writing broadway musicals, starting with on the town 1944 and continuing with wonderful town, 1953, not to mention, less than a year earlier, candide, a musically magnificent, dramatically unsuccessful effort. The famous five and the secret seven log in or sign up. The book tells the story of maria, a firstgeneration immigrant from puerto rico, and tony, who was born in america. 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. Anybody was a babydyke or a wouldbe trans, depending on your interpretation she. Shulman also wrote the original treatment for rebel without a cause, the film that shot james dean to stardom. Bring on the passion, the betrayal, the rumbles and the perfect choreography. But times have changed, and watching this movie is a way different experience now, at 20 years old, than it was when i was the ripe old age of 10. Murphy 7 december 2006 west side story chapter 3 in this chapter, anita is making the dress for maria. Arthur laurents book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. 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 leader of the jets whites riff doesnt the leader of the sharks purto ricans benardo. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. West side story book pdf online download ebook pdf, epub.
We cannot guarantee that these specific costumes will fit your particular performers. Sponsored by norma and sol kugler west side story based on conception of jerome robbins book by arthur laurents music by leonard bernstein lyrics by stephen sondheim musical direction by darren r. Written by ernest lehman, based on the broadway musical with book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein, lyrics by stephen sondheim, conceived by robbins. Based on a concept by jerome robbins, who also directed and choreographed the original production, west side story is a theatrical musical choreographed work of art. Need reed 1 book from west side story i dont have a copy of the book but ive played the show. Common core reading literature compatible all fully editable documents and question answer keys are included. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Tobin when i was in the ninth grade, i took a music history class especially designed for those of us who. Mar 17, 2010 wakefield youth music theatre present west side story at theatre royal wakefield from 2 to 11 september 2010. She and lover anton celebrate by spending the advance for her second book. Goodreads members who liked west side story also liked. But none of these was as ambitious as west side story, a score that is.
Click download or read online button to get west side story book pdf online book now. With ansel elgort, rachel zegler, ariana debose, david alvarez. West side story sample photos from show collection west side story. West side story tells a story of how tony a polish america who used to lead the local gang, the jets and maria a puerto rican teen part of the rivaling gang find love despite their backgrounds and public opinions. Symphonic dances from west side story youtube the berlin celebration concert beethoven, symphony no 9 bernstein 1989 duration. West side story chapter 3 big trouble in this chapter. As we said last week, west side story is a story about young people in a poor part of new york city in the nineteen fifties. West side story chapter 3 big trouble in this chapter maria. Fasten your seat belts for the upcoming film remake of west side story with a script by tony kushner, and directed by no less than steven spielberg.
These rental costumes have either been designed for specific characters or pulled from general stock for those characters. In my book club we took the comparison between this and the outsides. The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. The san francisco symphony continues their celebration of the centennial of leonard bernsteins birth with this special exhibit, on display january 18 through february 28.
The story focuses on two gangs vying for control of the streets. Natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, george chakiris, simon oakland, ned glass. Mar 25, 2018 west side story is amazing and i am thrilled to be directing it now with this incredibly talented cast, crew, orchestra and creative team. 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. I honestly liked this book because it was a quick read with a good plot.
West side story summary and study guide supersummary. Buy the mass market paperback book west side story by irving shulman at indigo. West side story new broadway cast recording 2009, an album by new broadway cast of west side story 2009 on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. West side story new broadway cast recording 2009 by. Instead of fair verona, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean, its the mean streets of 1950s new york city, where young. West side story is a 1961 american romantic musical tragedy film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins.
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