Why is West Side Story so important to musical Theatre?

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1. Why is West Side Story so important to musical Theatre?
2. Is the West Side Story a musical?
3. What musicals did West Side Story inspire?
4. Which play is based on the musical called West Side Story?
5. Why was Jerome Robbins fired from West Side Story?
6. How old are Tony and Maria in West Side Story?
7. What does West Side mean?
8. How old is Maria in West Side Story?
9. What's the most popular musical?
10. Who is Bernardo girlfriend in West Side Story?
11. Is Jerome Robbins still alive?
12. Who was Jerome Robbins influenced by?
13. Did Tony and Maria sleep together?
14. What race is Maria in West Side Story?
15. What does East Side West Side mean?
16. What is a killa?
17. Is Maria Puerto Rican in West Side Story?
18. What are the top 3 musicals?
19. What is the most expensive Broadway show?
20. Was Jerome Robbins fired from West Side Story?

Why is West Side Story so important to musical Theatre?

Arguably, its greatest influence was in the theatricality of its presentation—the seamlessness and cinematic flow of its staging—and the integration of script, song, dance, and set. In its original Broadway run, West Side Story ran for 732 performances—a success, but not a smash hit.

Is the West Side Story a musical?

West Side Story, theatre music by American composer Leonard Bernstein that premiered Aug, in Washington, D.C., before moving to Broadway for a second opening on Septem. The musical is a 20th-century American adaptation of the Shakespearean tale of Romeo and Juliet.

What musicals did West Side Story inspire?

West Side Story is a musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. It was inspired by William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

Which play is based on the musical called West Side Story?

Romeo and Juliet It is widely known that West Side Story (WSS) is based directly on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (R&J). Far less well known is the fact that Shakespeare based his play (1594) on other material, particularly a narrative poem by Arthur Brooke entitled The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet (1562).

Why was Jerome Robbins fired from West Side Story?

Had 2020 gone as originally planned, the remake of West Side Story directed by Steven Spielberg would have been hitting theaters in just a few weeks. ... Among many other problems, legendary director and choreographer Jerome Robbins was fired from directing the film after his reputation as a taskmaster proved overbearing.

How old are Tony and Maria in West Side Story?

That will make her 19-years-old at the time of West Side Story's release. Although it's never explicitly stated, some fans expect that the characters Maria and Tony are around the same age.

What does West Side mean?

Definitions of westside. adjective. of the western part of a city. Synonyms: west. situated in or facing or moving toward the west.

How old is Maria in West Side Story?

That will make her 19-years-old at the time of West Side Story's release. Although it's never explicitly stated, some fans expect that the characters Maria and Tony are around the same age.

What's the most popular musical?

The Lion King Worldwide revenue

Rank	Musical	Gross revenue (US$)
1	The Lion King	$8,251,556,700
2	The Phantom of the Opera	$6,060,000,000
3	Mamma Mia!	$4,000,000,000
4	Cats	$3,565,624,091

Who is Bernardo girlfriend in West Side Story?

Anita Anita was portrayed by Rita Moreno in the 1961 rendition of West Side Story. She is a Puerto Rican immigrant and the girlfriend of Bernardo. She is a close friend and confidante to his sister Maria.

Is Jerome Robbins still alive?

Deceased () Jerome Robbins

Who was Jerome Robbins influenced by?

Bob Fosse and Susan Stroman are big-name Broadway choreographers who admired Robbins.

Did Tony and Maria sleep together?

Even though Maria and Tony sleep together, their relationship is constantly surrounded by dreamy words of love, commitment and wedding imagery. While Anita sings about sex in “Tonight,” Maria croons about seeing her love and how the “stars will stop where they are”.

What race is Maria in West Side Story?

In West Side Story, Maria is of Puerto Rican descent. In the 1961 film adaptation she was played by American actor Natalie Wood.

What does East Side West Side mean?

One day I googled the words and I got the meanings and I remembered them as below. East side = poor city. West side = rich city.

What is a killa?

Killa is slang for "Killer." It's a good meaning! Usually you can say "You're a killa" to your friends and it means they are good-looking, attractive, charming, etc.

Is Maria Puerto Rican in West Side Story?

History. Maria is a Puerto Rican migrant. She was raised Roman Catholic and continues to pray regularly. Maria is the younger sister of Bernardo, who came to America shortly before her to try and make a better life for himself and their family.

What are the top 3 musicals?

Broadway revenue (since 1982)

Rank	Musical	Original production
Debut year
1	The Lion King	1997
2	Wicked	2003
3	The Phantom of the Opera	1988

What is the most expensive Broadway show?

Most Expensive Broadway Musicals

• Shrek- The Musical- $27.6 million: ...
• Lion King: $27.5 million: ...
• Beauty and the Beast: $17.4 million. ...
• Wicked- $16.9 million: ...
• The Little Mermaid: $16.6 million.
• Tarzan: $16 million.
• Dance of the Vampires: $15.2 million.
• The Phantom of the Opera: $14.2 million.

Was Jerome Robbins fired from West Side Story?

In 1960, Robbins co-directed, with Robert Wise, the film adaptation of West Side Story. After about 45 days of shooting, he was fired when the production was considered 24 days behind schedule.