West Side Story Cast - 60 Years Later
A Selection of Interviews with West Side Story Original Broadway Cast.
Martin Charnin discusses his memories of the West Side Story The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Martin Charnin, who originally played the Jet named "Big Deal" (who wears the glasses and the brimmed hat), went on to become the director and lyricist of the musical Annie and many other Broadway shows. Charnin is directing an upcoming documentary which includes interviews with most of the surviving members of the cast and creative team.
Carmen Gutierrez remembers auditioning for West Side Story. (2017) The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Carmen Gutierrez, who played Teresita in the original cast of West Side Story, remembers her audition for the new musical.
Grover Dale teaches a group of students a dance from West Side Story. (2017) The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Grover Dale, who played Snow Boy (one of the Jets) in the original production, teaches the opening number to a dance class.
Carol Lawrence remembers West Side Story (2017) The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Carol Lawrence remembers the photo shoot for the iconic image of Maria and Tony running down the street.
Poster - Version 9.2 - West Side Story - the Story - Coming Fall of 2017 The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
The selections in this exhibit are part of an upcoming documentary about West Side Story.
Clips from WEST SIDE STORY: THE STORY
a film by Dennis Grimaldi and Joey Dedio
Directed by Martin Charnin
Original 1957 Scenic Design by Oliver Smith, © Rosaria Sinisi
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