West Side Story is based on a book written by Arthur Laurents, which is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
It is set in New York's West Side, also know as Hell's Kitchen. Hell's Kitchen is the area between Clinton and Midtown West. Also known as a neighborhood in Manhattan between 34th and 59th street, and from 8th to the Hudson River. Not to be confused with the show "Hell's Kitchen" by Gordon Ramsey.
West Side story's original Broadway production was released in 1957 and has been performed for audiences all over the world. It's longest running show was in London and spawned the 1961 film release.
West Side Story has been performed in almost every high school. Who hasn't sat through a production at your local school as the two teenage gangs, Tony who belongs to the American gang falls in love with Maria, the sister of the rival Puerto Rican gang's leader.
The "NEW" West-side story has been re-released by the 97 year-old author. The show offers two songs produced completely in Spanish and is said to be very violent when compared to the original.
The new show leaves the critics unimpressed. From the customs to the scenery, they seemed to be very disappointed.
But despite the unfavorable reviews audiences should find it enjoyable. To read more about what the critics are saying...
visit: http://www.reuters.com/article/artsNews/idUSTRE52K0P920090321.
It is set in New York's West Side, also know as Hell's Kitchen. Hell's Kitchen is the area between Clinton and Midtown West. Also known as a neighborhood in Manhattan between 34th and 59th street, and from 8th to the Hudson River. Not to be confused with the show "Hell's Kitchen" by Gordon Ramsey.
West Side story's original Broadway production was released in 1957 and has been performed for audiences all over the world. It's longest running show was in London and spawned the 1961 film release.
West Side Story has been performed in almost every high school. Who hasn't sat through a production at your local school as the two teenage gangs, Tony who belongs to the American gang falls in love with Maria, the sister of the rival Puerto Rican gang's leader.
The "NEW" West-side story has been re-released by the 97 year-old author. The show offers two songs produced completely in Spanish and is said to be very violent when compared to the original.
The new show leaves the critics unimpressed. From the customs to the scenery, they seemed to be very disappointed.
But despite the unfavorable reviews audiences should find it enjoyable. To read more about what the critics are saying...
visit: http://www.reuters.com/article/artsNews/idUSTRE52K0P920090321.
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