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Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1175
Posted: 11/13/21 at 4:40am
I bet the film starts with old Maria walking past the lincoln center.
If the order of the songs in that doc is accurate, the order is back to the Broadway recording which is interesting
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1176
Posted: 11/13/21 at 10:44am
sng said: "I bet the film starts with old Maria walking past the lincoln center.
If the order of the songs in that doc is accurate, the order is back to the Broadway recording which is interesting"
I think it's an interesting idea if they have a young and Old Maria
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1177
Posted: 11/13/21 at 6:06pm
It lists John Williams as a "Music Consultant". I'm assuming it's "that" John Williams (don't think they'd let another person use that name in a film music credit. Plus he regularly works with Spielberg). Spielberg clearly got people who know what they are doing to assist.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1178
Posted: 11/13/21 at 6:45pm
saxpower said: "It lists John Williams as a "Music Consultant". I'm assuming it's "that" John Williams (don't think they'd let another person use that name in a film music credit. Plus he regularly works with Spielberg). Spielberg clearly got people who know what they are doing to assist."
The music element of this movie is going to be incredible and one that doesn't have to rely on drastic cuts/gimmicks to make it work on film. Interestingly, the Wiki article says that the musical numbers will all be from pre-recorded tracks that were used for playback, with the exceptions being "One Hand, One Heart" which was fully sung live on set and portions of "Maria" which is something that Ansel Elgort wanted.
David Newman + Gustavo Dudamel + John Williams = amazing music team!
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1179
Posted: 11/13/21 at 8:10pm
Musical Master said: "saxpower said: "It lists John Williams as a "Music Consultant". I'm assuming it's "that" John Williams (don't think they'd let another person use that name in a film music credit. Plus he regularly works with Spielberg). Spielberg clearly got people who know what they are doing to assist."
The music element of this movie is going to be incredible and one that doesn't have to rely on drastic cuts/gimmicks to make it work on film. Interestingly, the Wiki article says that the musical numbers will all be from pre-recorded tracks that were used for playback, with the exceptions being "One Hand, One Heart" which was fully sung live on set and portions of "Maria" which is something that Ansel Elgort wanted.
David Newman + Gustavo Dudamel + John Williams = amazing music team!"
I wonder how crowded the Best Actress category will be this year
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1180
Posted: 11/13/21 at 8:50pm
Musical Master said: "saxpower said: "It lists John Williams as a "Music Consultant". I'm assuming it's "that" John Williams (don't think they'd let another person use that name in a film music credit. Plus he regularly works with Spielberg). Spielberg clearly got people who know what they are doing to assist."
The music element of this movie is going to be incredible and one that doesn't have to rely on drastic cuts/gimmicks to make it work on film. Interestingly, the Wiki article says that the musical numbers will all be from pre-recorded tracks that were used for playback, with the exceptions being "One Hand, One Heart" which was fully sung live on set and portions of "Maria" which is something that Ansel Elgort wanted.
David Newman + Gustavo Dudamel + John Williams = amazing music team!"
Jeanine Tesori is on the music consultant team as well.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1181
Posted: 11/13/21 at 9:18pm
Jeanine Tesori is always a plus. 
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1182
Posted: 11/13/21 at 10:44pm
I'm excited for the Making of book to come out Tuesday
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1183
Posted: 11/14/21 at 1:40pm
This tweet says that the movie will be screened for industry and critics on November 29th.
https://twitter.com/jasonosia/status/1459145448904605702
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1184
Posted: 11/14/21 at 9:48pm
Musical Master said: "This tweet says that the movie will be screened for industry and critics on November 29th.
https://twitter.com/jasonosia/status/1459145448904605702"
But when is the World Premiere?
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/08
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1185
Posted: 11/14/21 at 9:56pm
Globefan said: "Musical Master said: "This tweet says that the movie will be screened for industry and critics on November 29th.
https://twitter.com/jasonosia/status/1459145448904605702"
But when is the World Premiere?"
Tuesday, December 7th in Hollywood at El Capitan Theatre.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1186
Posted: 11/14/21 at 10:09pm
I hope the film's audience doesn't skew too old. I hope it does well at the box office
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1188
Posted: 11/15/21 at 9:08pm
Do you think the movie will break even box office wise?
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1189
Posted: 11/16/21 at 12:16am
It might have a shot when it comes to the worldwide grosses, but in the US I don't know. That's kind of up in the air at the moment. Anyway, the new TV Spot was nice and I noticed that Tony is in The Cloisters, I'm guessing this is where Tony and Maria are on a date and will end up in the church where "One Hand, One Heart" will take place.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1190
Posted: 11/16/21 at 12:26am
Other than The Greatest Showman, live action Disney adaptations of animated films, and Mary Poppins Returns, what was the last movie musical remake or stage-to-film adaptation to break even/make a profit?
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1191
Posted: 11/16/21 at 12:34am
Unless I’m forgetting something, I may have answered my own question. Was it Into The Woods (2014)?
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1192
Posted: 11/16/21 at 7:15am
degrassifan said: "Official credits for the movie, which includes final cast list and song list.
West Side Story full official end credits"
The info packet has lots of great stories - particularly the bits talking about casting (around page 22?) A very nice read.
Yes, "old maria" is likely the start....a memory play, some of the credit (from the above packet) names movie posters from Marvel, so that's def how she is utilized. A well used trope.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1193
Posted: 11/16/21 at 9:15am
Miles2Go2 said: "Unless I’m forgetting something, I may have answered my own question. Was it Into The Woods (2014)? "
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again had a reported $75 million budget in 2018. They pulled in $120 million domestically and $402 million world wide
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1194
Posted: 11/16/21 at 9:50am
This baby just arrived on my doorstep!!! I can't wait to dive in!! 
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1195
Posted: 11/16/21 at 9:51am
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again had a reported $75 million budget in 2018. They pulled in $120 million domestically and $402 million world wide.
This film was an original movie musical. The question was regarding a movie musical remake or stage-to-musical, which MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN is neither.
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/23/08
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1196
Posted: 11/16/21 at 10:29am
So lucky Carlos!! I ordered mine from Amazon back in September and it’s not scheduled to be delivered until next week. Hoping that’s a mistake and it arrives this week!
As for box office, pre pandemic I’d say this movie would’ve made a profit domestically. Now, I don’t know. People are picky about what they see. If this is genuinely good and has positive buzz, then it might have a chance.
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1197
Posted: 11/16/21 at 10:56am
degrassifan said: "So lucky Carlos!! I ordered mine from Amazon back in September and it’s not scheduled to be delivered until next week. Hoping that’s a mistake and it arrives this week!
As for box office, pre pandemic I’d say this movie would’ve made a profit domestically. Now, I don’t know. People are picky about what they see. If this is genuinely good and has positive buzz, then it might have achance."
I hope it's an error and you get it this week! There are some really visually stunning photographs! You are going to love it!
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1198
Posted: 11/16/21 at 11:12am
The Jets walk through their neighborhood which has already fallen victim to the wrecking ball of urban renewal to clear the land for what is to become Lincoln Center...
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread#1199
Posted: 11/16/21 at 11:25am
Degrassi - check your Amazon order page - mine is scheduled for today delivery, too. (Of course, the state of all delivery services these days makes me less optimistic!)
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