"Director's Cut – At 90, Playwright Still Vibrant, Vicious", See Simeone, Nigel (2009) "Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story", pp. For other uses, see, Stage musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Favorite Oscar Best Picture Remake or Reboot Nominee? Riedel, Michael. Every member of both gangs was always a potential killer even then. [2] The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang's leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. Die Jets im Drugstore hindern Anita allerdings daran, Tony zu sprechen. At the dance, after introductions, the teenagers begin to dance; soon a challenge dance is called ("Dance at the Gym"), during which Tony and Maria (who aren't taking part in the challenge dance) see each other across the room and are drawn to each other. The gangs meet under the highway and, as the fight between Bernardo and Diesel begins, Tony arrives and tries to stop it. However, she learns about the upcoming rumble from Anita and is dismayed. [27] However, Suskin writes in Show Tunes that "As the writing progressed and the extent of Bernstein's lyric contributions became less, the composer agreed to rescind his credit...Contrary to rumor, Sondheim did not write music for the show; his only contribution came on "Something's Coming", where he developed the main strain of the chorus from music Bernstein wrote for the verse.[28]). In 1947, Jerome Robbins approached Leonard Bernstein and Arthur Laurents about collaborating on a contemporary musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. They plan to run away together. Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. Maria ist voll von Hass gegen die beiden Banden und voller Trauer, nimmt Chino die Pistole ab, ist aber unfähig, sich selbst oder die anderen umzubringen. Back to 1957 Broadway Production Page Collage of photos of actors and creators related to the stage production West Side Story. The dark theme, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theatre. When a gang leader advises his cohorts to play it "Cool", the intolerable tension between an effort at control and the instinctive drives of these potential killers is stingingly graphic. The cast featured Matt Cavenaugh as Tony, Josefina Scaglione as Maria, and Karen Olivo as Anita. Bernardo believes that he will fight Tony, but must settle for fighting Diesel, Riff's second-in-command, instead. Typical was John Chapman's review in the New York Daily News on September 27, 1957, headed: "West Side Story a Splendid and Super-Modern Musical Drama". In the 1964 and 1980 revivals, "Somewhere" was sung by Francisca rather than Consuelo. [9] Bernstein and Laurents, who had been blacklisted for alleged communist activities, worked with Robbins even though he had cooperated with the House Un-American Activities Committee. [13] Sondheim converted long passages of dialogue, and sometimes just a simple phrase like "A boy like that would kill your brother", into lyrics. Only Tony and Maria try to live in a different world". Die beiden singen „Tonight“ und verabreden sich für den nächsten Tag. Sie möchte Bernardos Freundin Anita überreden, ihn zu vergrößern. Jedoch erklärt er sich bereit, am Abend mitzukommen. [16] Columbia Records initially declined to record the cast album, saying the score was too depressing and too difficult. Sie singt „I Have A Love“. Gerade als Riff Bernardo niederstechen will, hindert Tony ihn dran. [22], Throughout the rehearsal period, the New York newspapers were filled with articles about gang warfare, keeping the show's plot timely. But Oscar Hammerstein convinced him that he would benefit from the experience, and he accepted. In der zweiten Hälfte des Films gewinnen Sentimentalität und reißerische Dramatik die Oberhand.“. West Side Story is a musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Jeremy Rodack – Mein Wille ist Gesetz | Auf dem Ball herrscht bei den Latinos zunächst Irritation, weil die Abgesandten der Jets gekommen sind. Die Sängerdouble wurden weder im Filmabspann noch auf den dazugehörigen Schallplatten-Alben genannt. Anita erzählt Maria von Chinos Absicht, Tony zu töten. The story is set in the Upper West Side neighborhood in New York City in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, blue-collar neighborhood. Riff geht daraufhin zu Tony und erklärt ihm sein Anliegen. [101][102], In film, Pixar animator Aaron Hartline used the first meeting between Tony and Maria as inspiration for the moment when Ken meets Barbie in Toy Story 3. The play was criticized for glamorizing gangs, and its portrayal of Puerto Ricans and lack of authentic Latin casting were weaknesses. Tony initially refuses, but Riff wins him over. To cheer themselves up, they lampoon Officer Krupke, and the other adults who don't understand them ("Gee, Officer Krupke"). Action has taken charge; he accepts Anybodys into the Jets and includes her in the search. west side story - cast list this information is not yet available.check back at a later date.thank you! Die anderen werden unruhig. He liked it but decided to ask Abbott, his longtime mentor, for his opinion, and Abbott advised him to turn it down. Der Leichendieb | Tony kann jedoch rechtzeitig aus dem Fenster fliehen. Doc arrives and stops them. Chino wird für den Mord an Tony von der Polizei verhaftet. The gang separates to find Tony. When Bernardo pushes Tony, Riff punches him in Tony's defense. [72] An international tour (2005–2010), directed and choreographed by Joey McKneely played in Tokyo, Paris, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Singapore, São Paulo, France, Taiwan, China, Italy, Rotterdam and Spain. Doch Maria gesteht ihrer Freundin ihre Liebe zu Tony. Direction and choreography were reproduced by Lee Theodore, and scenery was by Oliver Smith. [26], It has been rumored that while Bernstein was off trying to fix the musical Candide, Sondheim wrote some of the music for West Side Story, and that Bernstein's co-lyricist billing mysteriously disappeared from the credits of West Side Story during the tryout, presumably as a trade-off. [69][70] In 1961, a tour of Israel, Africa and the Near East was mounted. Bald treffen sich die Banden unter der Autobahnbrücke zum finalen Kampf. Den Part der Maria übernahm die amerikanische Sopranistin Marni Nixon, die auch Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady und Deborah Kerr in Der König und ich ihre Stimme lieh sowie Marilyn Monroe in Blondinen bevorzugt in dem Lied Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend in den hohen Tonlagen unterstützte.