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VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Clip
by Michael Major - December 10, 2021

A new clip of Ariana DeBose performing 'America' in West Side Story has been released! The the new video also features DeBose and David Alvarez discussing the meaning behind the song. West Side story also stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, and more.

VIDEO: Rita Moreno & Ariana DeBose Talk Anita on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
by Michael Major - December 10, 2021

Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose sat down with Lester Holt on NBC Nightly News to discuss Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story film. The discuss playing the role of Anita, the differences between their interpretations, and the impact that the film has on the Latin community.

VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks David Alvarez as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY
by Michael Major - December 9, 2021

In a new West Side Story featurette, Steven Spielberg speaks on casting David Alvarez as Bernardo. 'West Side Story' tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. The cast also includes Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno.

WEST SIDE STORY is Now Playing in Theaters
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - December 10, 2021

West Side Story is now playing in theaters today, December 10. Watch the trailer for the film here! Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner, 'West Side Story' tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City.

VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Talks SNOW WHITE, Aaron Tveit & More on Behind The Tweets
by Michael Major - December 9, 2021

Rachel Zegler was featured on Twitter Movie's Behind The Tweets series to to reveal the stories behind some of her tweets. Some highlights from the thread included Rachel telling the story behind a FaceTime with Steven Spielberg, her crush on Aaron Tveit, how she Tweeted to manifest her Snow White role, and more.

VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks WEST SIDE STORY Audition on DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
by Michael Major - December 9, 2021

Ariana DeBose sat down with Drey Barrymore to discuss her emotional audition process for Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story scene. In the interview, she also spoke about filming 'America' and her conversations Rita Moreno on set.

VIDEO: Spielberg Talks Rita Moreno in WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
by Michael Major - December 8, 2021

In a new West Side Story feaurette, Steven Spielberg discussed casting the original flim's Anita, Rita Moreno, in a new role and the impact that she had on the new film. Watch the 'Steven on Rita' featurette, which also features new film and rehearsal footage of Moreno in action alongside Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Rachel Zegler, and more, now!

VIDEO: Watch the Stars of WEST SIDE STORY on the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere
by Michael Major - December 8, 2021

Last night was the Los Angeles premiere of West Side Story. With music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner have adapted the iconic musical into a new motion picture. Watch Ariana DeBose, Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, and more on the red carpet now!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - December 8, 2021

The red carpet attendees at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theater included cast members Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Rita Moreno (also executive Producer), director/producer Steven Spielberg, producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, producer Kevin McCollum and choreographer Justin Peck.

VIDEO: Spielberg Talks Ariana DeBose as Anita in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
by Michael Major - December 7, 2021

In a new West Side Story featurette, director Steven Spielberg speaks on casting Ariana DeBose as Anita. The video also features new footage of DeBose performing 'America'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, Mike Faist, and more.

VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Cast Talks Sondheim & More in Sirius XM Town Hall
by Michael Major - December 7, 2021

The cast of Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, including Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez and Mike Faist, touched on the casting process, the creation of the film, and remembered the late Stephen Sondheim in the Sirius XM Town Hall interview with Jess Cagle. Watch clips from the interview now!

VIDEO: Rachel Zegler & Drew Barrymore Talk Working With Steven Spielberg
by Michael Major - December 7, 2021

Rachel Zegler sat down with Drew Barrymore to discuss playing Maria in Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story adaptation. The two compared their experiences working with Spielberg and how he changed their lives. They also touched on Rita Moreno and Barrymore's emotional reaction to the film.

Photos: Broadway Community Attends WEST SIDE STORY Screening
by Michael Major - December 7, 2021

Last night, the Broadway community was invited to an advance screening of Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story film adaptation. The screening was hosted by members of the cast and creative team including Kevin McCollum, Brian d’Arcy James, Tony Kushner, Jeanine Tesori, Paul Tazewell and Justin Peck. Check out photos from the event now!

VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Rachel Zegler as Maria in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
by Michael Major - December 7, 2021

The 'Steven on Rachel' featurette offers a sneak peek at songs like 'I Feel Pretty,' 'A Boy Like That,' and 'Tonight' as Steven Spielberg discusses casting Rachel Zegler has Maria when she was 17 years old. Also seen is rehearsal footage featuring Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more.

WEST SIDE STORY Film Banned in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman & Qatar
by Michael Major - December 6, 2021

While Middle Eastern countries have strict censorship laws regarding aspects that don’t align with the nation’s cultural point of view, West Side Story was largely banned due to Anybodys, a transgender character played by non-binary actor Iris Menas. Films that include LGBTQ references have regularly been banned by censors in the Middle East.

VIDEO: Watch the 'Exhilarating' WEST SIDE STORY Teaser
by Michael Major - December 6, 2021

A new teaser trailer for Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story film has been released! The 'Exhilarating' teaser features Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, David Alvarez, and more in Steven Spielberg's upcoming film.

VIDEO: Watch the SOMETHINGS COMING: WEST SIDE STORY 20/20 Special
by Michael Major - December 6, 2021

The special features the final domestic television interview with the late Stephen Sondheim, the musical's lyricist. Also featured are interviews with Ansel Eglort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, Chita Rivera, Tony Kushner, Steven Spielberg, and more. The special takes viewers into the world of 'West Side Story' past and present.

VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Talks WEST SIDE STORY on LIVE! WITH KELLY & RYAN
by Michael Major - December 3, 2021

Rachel Zegler appeared on Live! With Kelly & Ryan this morning to discuss playing Maria in the new film adaption of West Side Story, falling in love with acting, teaching Steven Spielberg how to dance, appearing in the Shazam! sequel, and more. Watch the new interview clips now!

VIDEO: Stephen Sondheim Will Talk WEST SIDE STORY in Final Television Interview
by Michael Major - December 3, 2021

ABC News sat down with Sondheim in his Connecticut home on November 11 to talk about Stephen Spielberg's upcoming reimagined 'West Side Story' film, which is being released on December 10. It was the lyricist's last domestic television interview before he died two weeks later. Watch a preview of the upcoming special!

LISTEN: WEST SIDE STORY Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today
by Michael Major - December 3, 2021

The West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 21 songs from the film. The album features performances from Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno. The score features music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Stream the soundtrack and pre-order the CD now!

VIDEO: Mike Faist & David Alvarez Talk Playing Enemies in WEST SIDE STORY
by Nicole Rosky - December 5, 2021

Get ready for a rumble! On Friday, December 10, it's Sharks vs. Jets as Steven Spielberg's much anticipated remake of West Side Story finally arrives on the big screen. Leading the face-off are Mike Faist and David Alvarez, who play Riff and Bernardo respectively. 

VIDEO: Meet WEST SIDE STORY's Officer Krupke, Broadway Favorite Brian d'Arcy James
by Nicole Rosky - December 4, 2021

It's been years in the making and finally it's here! In just under a week, Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated remake of West Side Story hits the big screen. The film features some of musical theatre's most beloved music and most iconic characters, including Officer Krupke, played by Broadway's very own Brian d'Arcy James.

VIDEO: Rita Moreno & Ansel Elgort Talk Remaking WEST SIDE STORY for a New Generation
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2021

Somethings' coming. Something great! Steven Spielberg's much anticipated remake of West Side Story has finally arrived on the big screen. Included in the company are Ansel Elgort, who plays Tony, and Rita Moreno, who returns after appearing in the original 1961 film.

Rachel Zegler Named Best Actress For WEST SIDE STORY By National Board of Review
by Michael Major - December 2, 2021

Rachel Zegler has been named Best Actress of the year by the National Board of Review for her performance as Maria in West Side Story. The organization has also named West Side Story as one of the top films of the year. Aside from West Side Story, Zegler was recently announced to play Snow White in Disney's live action remake of the classic movie.

VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Talks WEST SIDE STORY on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - December 2, 2021

Rachel Zegler appeared on Good Morning America this morning to speak on working with Steven Spielberg, Ariana DeBose, and Stephen Sondheim on the new film adaption of West Side Story and more. She also discusses getting permission from Spielberg's to perform in her school's production of Shrek: The Musical. Watch the new interview now!


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