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Posted: 8/31/04 at 12:56am

so, i heard and read how a revival for West Side Story was in the works. it mentioned who the potential choreographer would be, but i don't remember. does anyone have any info on this or know anything? i would love it if it actually happened!

"Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is but it is gonna be great!"

re: West Side Story revival...

Posted: 8/31/04 at 12:57am

2005.
Jerry Mitchell directing.
Original choreography by Jerome Robbins.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

Updated On: 8/31/04 at 12:57 AM

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 12:59am

Is it really going to be set in current day?

re: West Side Story revival...

Posted: 8/31/04 at 12:59am

MargoChanning you rock my sox! what else have those guys done?

"Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is but it is gonna be great!"

Updated On: 8/31/04 at 12:59 AM

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:03am

The revival OPENS in 2005.

There hasn't been any mention (that I've heard) of updating the show. It wouldn't make any sense in 2005 -- last I checked there haven't many battles between Irish and Puerto Rican gangs lately.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

Updated On: 8/31/04 at 01:03 AM

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:11am

Which guys? Mitchell was the choreographer for Fully Monty (Tony nom), Rocky Horror, Charlie Brown, Hairspray (Tony Nom), Never Gonna Dance (Tony nom), and the upcoming Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and La Cage revival. He's also the creator (and up until last year the choreographer) of the annual Broadway Bares Concert. He'll be co-directing the Hairspray movie with Jack O'Brien (who won the Tony for directing the stage version). The WSS revival will, I believe, mark Mitchell's Broadway directing debut.

I'm assuming you know who Jerome Robbins is (please god, tell me you do ...........)

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

Updated On: 8/31/04 at 01:11 AM

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:12am

Jerome Robbins?

Didn't he write the music to BROOKLYN?

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:13am

No no, he played the original Tevye.

Or was that Marlon Brando?

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Updated On: 8/31/04 at 01:13 AM

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:25am

okay now I know u guys are being facetious, or obnoxious or BOTH

#10

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:26am

Tevye?

Isn't that Barbra Steissand's role?
You know, the Jewish role she played...

"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

Updated On: 8/31/04 at 01:26 AM

#11

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:34am

Supposedly they talked to David Miller about it back when he was doing Bohème on Broadway, but with his propensity for cancelling things at the last minute, they may not want to stick with him if he's still in consideration...

#12

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:38am

I want to see Roxane Carrasco as Anita. That... would kick insane amounts of ass. It won't happen, of course, but I can dream....

Although, it's not so far fetched -- she just played Anita at NSMT in November.

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#13

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:40am

Jerome Robbins was "Yentl"? hmm...it's all falling into place now.

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#14

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:42am

I am so excited for this project!!!
Does Raul Esparza dance? Would be nice to see him as Bernardo! Let's get some LATINOS up on the stage! hahaha

Robert

#15

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:50am

Isn't that Barbra Steissand's role?
You know, the Jewish role she played...

"Papa can you see me? Papa can you....wait a minute! I'M Papa!"

Updated On: 8/31/04 at 01:50 AM

#16

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 1:50am

i can see raul as bernardo

#17

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 8:52am

i doubt raul would play a part as small as Bernardo--and i doubt he could handle the dance in that show--maybe for a short run, but not the grind of a Bway run....he's also a little old for a street kid...

#18

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 2:07pm

i'm thoroughly excited for this project! and yes, i know who jerome robbins is.

"Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is but it is gonna be great!"

#19

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Posted: 8/31/04 at 2:12pm

Aren't they using real teenagers? I think that's a good idea...

I hope they don't update a thing about it...can't wait :)

#20

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Posted: 9/2/04 at 5:30am

I think it would depend on whether "they" actually get their act together.

#21

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Posted: 9/2/04 at 7:47am

I hope it happens...and I hope it's well done. It's one of my favorite shows and it would definitely get me to NYC to see it!

#22

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Posted: 9/2/04 at 11:52am

There is serious consideration by TPTB at the moment to postpone this Broadway revival so that it can coincide with the 50th anniversary of the show in 2007. Also Jerry has several other projects in hand (including the Hairspray film) in the next year or so.

#23

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Posted: 9/9/04 at 3:02am

i have insider info, and there is none!!, the producers are currently working on a big show and they are putting this on the back burner for a while, however they have aquired the rights. SO STOP TALKING ABOUT IT< lol

#24

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Posted: 9/9/04 at 10:19am

I hope they get Shakira as Anita.

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#25

re: West Side Story revival...

Posted: 9/9/04 at 10:59am

Naw - the best choice for Anita is absolutely Natascia Diaz. She's a fierce Anita.

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