West Side Story to Launch National Tour in Detroit this October

[AwesomeDanny]

Posted: 2/5/10 at 4:28pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/136634-West-Side-Story-National-Tour-to-Launch-in-October

"The touring production of the hit Broadway revival of West Side Story will launch this fall: The North American tour will kick off at The Fisher Theatre in Detroit, MI, in October.

Additional cities and venues as well as casting for the tour will be announced at a later date."

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/5/10 at 4:29pm

I wonder if they are prepping Natalie Cortez for the tour or Karen's replacement.

[bethnor]

Posted: 2/5/10 at 5:15pm

didn't cortez just have a baby?

traveling may not be on her agenda.

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/5/10 at 5:16pm

^ good point.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 2/5/10 at 6:14pm

I wonder if they are prepping Natalie Cortez for the tour or Karen's replacement.

I wonder the same thing about Jeremy Jordan. Though, given how good he is, he really needs to be the full-time Broadway Tony, not the alternate. He's leagues better than Matt H.

[BroadwayBound115]

Posted: 2/5/10 at 9:20pm

DETROIT FINALLY GETS SOME PUBLICITY!!! Oh man! I was so excited when I read this. I know it's no big deal. But I can't wait to see this in October!!

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/5/10 at 10:16pm

DETROIT FINALLY GETS SOME PUBLICITY!!!

Well, they've BEEN getting publicity... but maybe not the desirable kind.

[BroadwayBound115]

Posted: 2/5/10 at 10:34pm

Thanks for that! That made me laugh! :)