By James Powers On Oct. 18, 1961, West Side Story held its world premiere in New York at the Rivoli Theatre, eventually going on to win 10 Oscars at the 34th Academy Awards. The Hollywood Reporter ...

Moreno’s recollection of her shot to fame comes as Steven Spielberg’s rendition of “West Side Story” debuts, starring Ansel Elgort as Tony. Originally Anita in 1961, Moreno plays the role ...

She also executive produced the Steven Spielberg adaptation. Rita Moreno dancing in West Side Story, 1961 From 1971 to 1977, Moreno was a main cast member on the PBS children’s series The ...

Find out where the original cast of the iconic 1961 movie musical is now Their performance left us snapping (we mean, clapping). West Side Story hit the silver screen for the first time in 1961 ...

The 1961 adaptation of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s work, which won 10 Academy Awards, is considered one of the all-time great movie musicals. The new West Side Story stars Ansel ...

1961. This story was written by Kate Cameron.) Something fresh and exciting flashed across the Rivoli Theatre screen last night when the United Artists production of “West Side Story” was ...

honestly? Spielberg's West Side Story is great. In fact, I dare say it's better in many ways (although, for me personally, not ALL ways) than the 1961 film. And here are 14 reasons why you should ...

Need a movie to watch tonight? We got you covered. Switch on the 1961 musical movie West Side Story, starring Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno. Directed by filmmaker Robert Wise and choreographer ...

West Side Story – how it started, and how it’s going ... only actors with Hispanic backgrounds for the film’s Hispanic characters, in contrast to the 1961 film version starring Natalie Wood and ...

West Side Story actor Tony Mordente, who starred in both the original Broadway production and the 1961 film, passed away Tuesday. He was 88. Mordente is best known for playing a member of the Jets ...