The Classic West Side Story Broadway Musical Reimagined
West Side Story is now available for streaming, and you can pre-order it on 4K Ultra HD before the musical’s March 15th release.
The new version directed by Steven Spielberg has a modern feel to it, but the film feels true in spirit to the original.
The story is set in New York in 1957, which in some ways is a long, long time ago.
However, it is still relevant today and in some ways seems even more relevant.
I enjoyed the original movie, when I saw it as a child.
Seeing this new version in 2022 gives fresh perspective on age old issues.
And, yes, the music and dancing are fantastic, so we can enjoy the entertainment while reflecting on the power of love and the societal ills that still plague us.
West Side Story
20th Century Studios
Rated PG-13
Synopsis
Directed by Academy Award® 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.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producers
Steven Spielberg
Kristie Macosko Kriege
Kevin McCollum
Writer
Tony Kushner
Cast
Ansel Elgort as Tony
Rachel Zegler as María
Ariana DeBose as Anita
David Alvarez as Bernardo
Mike Faist as Riff
Josh Andrés Rivera as Chino
Ana Isabelle as Rosalía
Corey Stoll as Lieutenant Schrank
Brian d’Arcy James as Officer Krupke
Rita Moreno as Valentina
Genre
Musical
Drama
West Side Story Official Trailer
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