"West Side Story," at the BJCC Concert Hall through ... and though it boasts a fiery Anita and some spiffy choreography executed by a talented ensemble, the lack of chemistry between its stars ...

In December 2018, Spielberg and Tony Kushner, who is adapting West Side Story, sat with professors ... we announced that we would cast the roles of Maria, Anita, Bernardo, Chino and the Sharks ...

When the original production of West Side Story first premiered at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre on September 26, 1957, it utterly changed the face of the American musical theater. A career ...

“West Side Story was the first musical I encountered ... we announced that we would cast the roles of Maria, Anita, Bernardo, Chino and the Sharks with Latina and Latino actors.

Rita Moreno's career through the years, from 'West Side Story' to 'One ... "I had developed into Anita," Moreno said. "I no longer looked like a Maria to him. And I really didn't.

Broadway veteran Ariana DeBose has been cast as Anita and David Alvarez ... playing the iconic role of Maria alongside this amazing cast,” said Zegler. “‘West Side Story’ was the first ...

But by the time West Side Story rolled around to the ... and Broadway legend Chita Rivera first played Moreno's role of Anita. Natalie Wood portrayed Maria in the film. Moreno was unique among ...

A “West Side Story” where people from Puerto Rico ... but it’s Maria who leans in for the kiss). However, Maria and Anita get to put him in his place more than before. Anita isn’t about ...

Steven Spielberg's upcoming remake of classic musical "West Side Story" has found the rest ... we announced that we would cast the roles of Maria, Anita, Bernardo, Chino and the Sharks with ...

“West Side Story was the first musical I encountered ... we announced that we would cast the roles of Maria, Anita, Bernardo, Chino, and the Sharks with Latina and Latino actors,” Spielberg ...