Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread — Page 48

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

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!

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.

I'm excited for the Making of book to come out Tuesday

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?

I hope the film's audience doesn't skew too old. I hope it does well at the box office

Do you think the movie will break even box office wise?

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?

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.

This baby just arrived on my doorstep!!! I can't wait to dive in!!

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.

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...