Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

#1

Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 11:50am

While enjoying the PBS presentation of CANDIDE the other night, it occurred to me that we are WAY overdue for a full-blown, over-the-top revival of West Side Story.

Anyone agree? Anyone hear any rumors of a production?

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#2

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 11:55am

there has been some talk... if you do a search, you'll find some other threads regarding this...

Updated On: 1/14/05 at 11:55 AM

#3

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 12:02pm

No.
No revival unless they do an updated version. There was a cd out a while ago with famous singers doing versions of the songs. ANd that is the way they should do it.

#4

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 12:08pm

Isn't this already set for later this year? I thought it was a go.

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#5

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 12:59pm

i agree it's time for a revival!

#6

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 1:18pm

SOUTH PACIFIC first.

#7

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 1:20pm

I agree with boxofficejon. It needs to be "re-imagined" a bit (a la Lincoln Center's Carousel"). I don't think I can stomach another whiny, mooning Tony. Give the guy some b*lls, for crying out loud. He was a Jet at one time.

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#8

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 1:44pm

i'm all for updating it as long as they don't bring the story to present time. i'm all for a south pacific revival too!

Updated On: 1/14/05 at 01:44 PM

#9

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 1:53pm

I would love another production of West Side Story. One of my favorites. And I agree with AndyHardy Tony needs to be more of a man, I mean he is in a gang and goes back to help and has a reputation that isnt met with most characterizations. I think a revival of South Pacific would be awesome too. I love both shows. I hope I will be able see them if they do happen.

#10

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 1:58pm

Can anyone think of a show it's time for that's never been produced? I think it's time for new, creativity on Broadway.

#11

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 2:30pm

It's tentatively scheduled to come back with Jerry Mitchell directing (using Jerome Robbins' original choreography) for a 50th Anniversary production in 2007.

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#12

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 2:37pm

Let's hope they cast performers who actually look like like teenagers. I'm so tired of seeing Bernardos and Anitas who look 40.

#13

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 2:40pm

They should definitely cast young people in the lead roles. Like 18-25 year olds. It would bring such a more truthful portrayal of the characters in my opinion.

#14

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 3:09pm

According to Mitchell's bio in the LA CAGE playbill...he already has Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on his plate...followed by him directing/choregraphing the new musical staging of Legally Blonde, which is probably going to take until near 2007 to stage.

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#15

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 4:04pm

A director can have more than one show open on Broadway in a season- just last year Joe Mantello had Assassins and Wicked.

#16

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/14/05 at 4:18pm

NO!! just watch the d@mned movie!!




















JUST KIDDING FOLKS

#17

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Posted: 1/14/05 at 4:57pm

I hope there will be a revival! I have always wanted to see a live version, but with a right young cast of course!

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#18

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/15/05 at 12:27am

Yes, I also agree.

We are overdue for a full-blown, big theater, SHOWBOAT style revival of SOUTH PACIFIC.

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#19

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Posted: 1/15/05 at 1:04am

No. This is the one musical that I don't ever want to see again.

#20

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Posted: 1/15/05 at 12:05pm

PLEASE no South Pacific. I might just fall alseep thinking about it.

A West Side Story revival would be amazing, with a little bit of updating and restaging..and REAL teenagers. It would be awesome.

Although does Equity have special rules for underage performers?

#21

re: Isn't it about time for a West Side Story revival?

Posted: 1/15/05 at 12:07pm

yes. yes it is. except for if they are going to do it, it better be fresh and different and take a few risks with it.