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West Side Story - Prologue
West Side Story - Prologue
Here they are, the snapping, dancing gangsters.
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West Side Story-Tonight
West Side Story-Tonight
Probably the most famous song from this classic. Inspired by the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet.
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West Side Story-Gym Mambo
West Side Story-Gym Mambo
By request. I have also included the Jets' dance in the beginning and Maria and Tony's first meeting.
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West Side Story-Officer Krupke
West Side Story-Officer Krupke
The Jets mock the kinds of excuses authorities use to rationalize the existence of hooligums like themselves.Sondheim's lyrics are so witty, and Russ Tamblyn is wonderful as Riff---I am not anti-social, I am only anti-work! So enjoy!
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West Side Story-America
West Side Story-America
Bernardo (George Chakiris) and Anita (Rita Moreno)are hot, hot, hot! Everyone in this film is excellent, but these two really stand out. No wonder they both got Oscars for the role. I also include the little drama before the song because I love seeing them bickering like an old married couple.
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West Side Story - Trailer [1961] [34th Oscar Best Picture]
West Side Story - Trailer [1961] [34th Oscar Best Picture]
Westside story is the award winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliette. The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs- the white Jets led by Riff and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding. But when Riff's best friend (and former Jet) Tony and Bernardo's younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no one can do anything to stop their love. Maria and Tony begin meeting in secret, planning to run away. Then the Skarks and Jets plan a rumble under the highway - whoever wins gains control of the streets. Maria sends Tony to stop it, hoping it can end the violence. It goes terribly wrong, and before the lovers know what's happened, tragedy strikes and doesn't stop until the climatic and heartbreaking ending. [IMDB.COM] Release: 18 October 1961 (New York City, New York) (premiere) Awards: Won 10 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 6 nominations Producer: Saul Chaplin, Robert Wise Executive Producer: Walter Mirisch Director: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise Writer: Jerome Robbins, Arthur Laurents (conception and play), Ernest Lehman (screenplay), William Shakespeare (play "Romeo and Juliet") Cast: John Astin, Richard Beymer, William Bramley, George Chakiris, Ned Glass, Suzie Kaye, Bert Michaels, Rita Moreno, Simon Oakland, Penny Santon, Tucker Smith, Russ Tamblyn, Robert Thompson, Gus Trikonis, Natalie Wood Genre: Musical | Romance | Drama [IMDB.COM]
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West Side Story-Tonight (Ensemble)
West Side Story-Tonight (Ensemble)
The climax of the story, when everything goes together. I always got chills watching the "tonight there will be no morning star" part.
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West Side Story- Cool
West Side Story- Cool
The Jets try to play it cool after Riff's death. I think this is one of the best performed and arranged sequences of the film. Can you imagine expressing repressed anger through pirouette? Genius. And I love how they stare into the camera (supposedly where the Sharks are) in the end.
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West Side Story (1961) - Theatrical Trailer - © United Artists
West Side Story (1961) - Theatrical Trailer - © United Artists
Film: West Side Story. Starring: Natalie Wood as Maria and Richard Beymer as Tony. Directed by: Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise. Story written by: Jerome Robbins. Screenplay & Dialogues written by: Jerome Robbins and Arthur Laurents. Distributed by: © United Artists. Theatrical Release Date: 18 October 1961 (USA) Niceties by: www.youtube.com Synopsis! "West Side Story" is a 1961 American film directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. It is an adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was adapted from Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. It stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and it was photographed by Daniel L. Fapp, ASC, in Super Panavision 70. The action was filmed largely in Los Angeles on sets designed by Boris Leven, although the film's opening sequence was shot on the streets of New York City, mainly in the area where the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts campus of Fordham University now stands. Jerome Robbins, who had directed the stage version, was responsible for planning and directing all music and dance sequences in the film, as well as all the fight scenes. When approximately 60% of principal photography was complete, the producers became concerned that the production was over-budget and Robbins was fired. His final contribution before leaving the film was to write the staging for the rumble. The film was released on October 18, 1961 through United Artists. It received praise from <b>...</b>
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"America" - West Side Story on Broadway
"America" - West Side Story on Broadway
Karen Olivo and company performing "America" from West Side Story, now on Broadway
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West Side Story Flash Mob - New York City Times Square November 2011 (HD)
West Side Story Flash Mob - New York City Times Square November 2011 (HD)
Official West Side Story 50th Anniversary Times Square Flash Mob in HD! To celebrate the golden anniversary of the Academy Award winning film, DanceOn put together a flash mob featuring 50 New York City Dancers. Subscribe to DanceOn - www.youtube.com Choreography -- Joshua Bergasse Original...