West Side Story (2019)

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Could it be? Yes it could. Something’s coming, something good? Well you won't have to wait, because we’re here tonight with our first revival, West Side Story!

Warning: There is mention of attempted sexual assault in this episode, so if that’s something that you’d like to skip, that occurs at 35:00-37:30.

If you want to find out more about the Amar Ramasar controversy and protests, this article is a good place to start: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/theater/west-side-story-amar-ramasar.html

Ben Brantley's review of this revival for the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/20/theater/west-side-story-review-sharks-vs-jets-vs-video.html
And for a completely different take, David Rooney's review for Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/west-side-story-theater-1280016

This production uses the film version of "America", which can be seen with Rita Moreno as Anita: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e2igZexpMs
Alternatively, the stage version can be seen with Karen Olivo as Anita in 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6wMQM5FVck

Still not sure how to feel about the changes in this production? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process:
New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/22/magazine/west-side-story.html
60 Minutes: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/west-side-story-broadway-behind-scenes-60-minutes-60-minutes-2020-02-16/

Since there's been no announcement of a new cast recording (yet), Isaac Powell's rendition of "Something Coming" can be heard at the end of our episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS2VXgKwmvQ

All other music in this episode comes from the 1957 Broadway cast recording and the 1961 film soundtrack.

Original Broadway Cast Album
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/west-side-story-original-broadway-cast-recording/186302499
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3knRTstKrILa8wx8IGGqn6

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/west-side-story-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/394303992
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kA4RO70idrEQkOX3zlRfa

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