West Side Story Broadway News

Leading Ladies Extend In West Side Story

2010-01-05T16:55:00.001-05:00

This is good news for you fans of the new revival of West Side Story. Although I guess it's hardly new anymore since next month will mark it's first Anniversary. The show which received very good reviews is still selling very well at Broadway's Palace Theatre. Right now Josefina Scaglione(Marie)and Tony Award winner Karen Olivo(Anita) are expected to be in the show at least thru the Summer. I have been a big fan of Karen Olivo since In The Heights so I am very happy that she is continuing in the role. Tickets are now on sale thru May 30 and good seats are available for all performances. Get your tickets to see West Side Story the musical on Broadway. It is a winner.

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West Side Story Won't Be Just Any Night!!!!!!!

2009-08-26T11:35:00.001-04:00

If you love the movie like I do you will love this production of West Side Story.West Side Story takes Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the gang-ridden streets of Manhattan in the 1950s. Instead of the Capulets and Montagues, we have the Puerto Rican Sharks versus the Anglo Jets. In place of Romeo and Juliet are Tony and Maria, two teens torn between ethnic loyalty and their intense, abrupt love for one another. The Leonard Bernstein- Stephen Sondheim score includes "Tonight", "Somewhere", "Maria" and "Somethings Coming.West Side Story stars Josefina Scaglione and Matt Cavenaugh. It was just announced on Aug. 25 that slight lyric changes were put into place during production at Broadway's Palace Theatre on Aug. 20.Two songs that had been performed in Spanish since the shows opening — "A Boy Like That" ("Un Hombre Asi"), sung by Tony winner Karen Olivo, and "I Feel Pretty" ("Siento Hermosa"), led by Tony nominee Josefina Scaglione — are now delivered mostly in English. The Spanish sung by the Sharks in the "Tonight" (Quintet) remains. Fora great night out on Broadway go see West Side Story. For the best seats at the best prices call Applause!!!!

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Tonight's The Night to See West Side Story...

2009-08-15T12:12:00.000-04:00

Back on Broadway West Side Story is delighting fans of all ages. In what director/librettist Arthur Laurents says will convey authenticity, this version of the landmark musical will have Spanish interwoven in the dialogue and songs and gang members who are more thug life than thug lite. A classic love story West Side Story tells a Romeo and Juliet type of tale set in the gang ridden street of New York. Instead of Romeo and Juliet you have the Tony and Maria two teens torn between ethnic loyalty and their intense, abrupt love for one another. With great dance numbers and a wonderful score with songs such as "Tonight", "Somewhere", "Maria", " I Have Love" and "Something's Coming" West Side Story is one show not to be missed. For the best seats at the best prices call Applause!

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Beat The Heat With Broadway's Coolest Show West Side Story

2009-07-08T09:50:00.000-04:00

Being a big fan of the movie I was thrilled when it was announced the West Side Story was coming back to Broadway after an almost thirty year absence.Sure I knew the stage production would be different from the movie. They usually are. I didn't care. I just wanted to see it. I mean how can you listen to that music and not be moved? I dare you to try. So there I am at the Palace Theatre sitting in Row P of the Orchestra getting ready for the show to begin. The lights dim,the curtain rises, and the Orchestra starts to play. For the next 2 1/2 hrs I was transfixed by what I was seeing up on that stage. Now I have always been a big Karen Olivo fan since In The Heights. She did not disappoint. Evidently the Tony Voters agreed with me cause last month she won a much deserved Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. That being said the rest of the cast was just as good. Talk about working their butts off. I'm glad I went to see it and if you get the chance to see it I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.

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West Side Story Keeps Broadway Dancing

2009-07-08T09:31:00.001-04:00

Most people know that West Side Story is one of the true American musical classics. West Side Story tells the modern day tale of a Romeo and Juliet love story. The show is being revived on Broadway right now in an open ended engagement that is most likely to run for years it seems. West Side Story is selling between $1.2 and $1.4 million dollars in ticket sales most weeks according to Playbill.com. I've seen the show a few months ago and although I've seen it in revival form at other times over the years, I thought it still had good relevance even for today.

West Side Story takes place in 1950's New York City as we see two rival gangs (The Jets and The Sharks) battle for the same neighborhood turf. The different ethnicity's create turbulent situations between the members of the gangs. The lead roles are Tony (played by Matt Cavanaugh) and Maria (played by Josefina Scaglione). The two are immediately drawn to each other as soon as they meet. Unfortunately, Maria, who is the sister of Bernardo (The Sharks gang leader), is forbidden to see Tony. Even though Tony's gang member days are in the past and he seems ready to take on the responsibilities of adulthood and the aspect of being in love with Maria, their relationship only serves to fuel the "anger" between the gangs.

Karen Olivo plays the role of Bernardo's girlfriend. Ms. Olivo won a Best Featured actress Tony Award in 2009 for her outstanding portrayal of "Anita". She also appeared in In The Heights, the 2008 Tony Award Best Musical of the Year. She's an unbelievable dancer, sure to light up the Broadway stage for a long time to come.

West Side Story is directed by Arthur Laurents with music and lyrics by the legendary Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Choreography is by Jerome Robbins with some "re-staging by Joey McKneely. I loved the dancing in this revival of West Side Story and also the addition of a few of the songs that were sung in Spanish.

Despite the difficult economic times thus far in 2009, I must say, even with over 31 years in the Broadway Show ticket industry, I was surprised how well an older show like West Side Story has been selling to the crowds of New York City tourists and locals alike. In fact, most of the Broadway Shows have been doing well except for a few non-musicals that recently closed due to lack of sales. I think an old-time story that everyone on some level can still relate to as well as some modern changes to it might help to explain why West Side Story is still making lots and lots of ticket sales these days.

Although there are many shows playing on Broadway throughout the summer of 2009 and many more scheduled to start playing in the coming weeks, I would suggest you consider the possibility of obtaining tickets to West Side Story. If you need assistance, we hope you'll consider a call to Applause Theater Service in New York. Applause has been a New York State licensed ticket agency (license #71AP1001029)for nearly 22 years now and is an expert at securing the best seats for the best shows at the very best prices on Broadway.

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Get Your Tickets To See West Side Story On Broadway

2009-07-02T14:09:00.000-04:00

I can honestly say that if Hair had not opened this season West Side Story would have won the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. The good news is it doesn't seem to matter much anyway. The show has sold out nightly since it opened at the Palace Theatre in March. In fact the show has been one of our hottest sellers ever since then as well.

Critics raved about the production and several of it's stars including my personal favorite Karen Olivo(Anita) who took home the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical this past Sunday. Congrats Karen!
Expect West Side Story to be on the Great White Way for many years to come.

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West Side Story Video Clip

2009-04-14T18:37:00.000-04:00

New Revival Of West Side Story Is a Gem

2009-03-14T17:56:00.000-04:00

Having never seen a stage version of West Side Story I was very excited to see the current production. All I can say is "Wow!" I can't remember the last time I was so moved by a Broadway show. Now sure there are a few kinks that need to be fixed, but I personally think that any kinks they need to work out will be gone by the March 19th opening.

Every performer from top to bottom was outstanding. Although If I had to pick a favorite in the show it would be Anita played by the talented and sexy Karen Olivo. She has been a favorite of mine ever since her fantastic performance in In The Heights. Why she wasn't nominated for a Tony I will never know. Well not only do I see her getting a nomination for her moving performance in West Side Story but I am placing my bet now that she will win the Tony Award at this years ceremony. Today's Daily News did a feature story on Miss Olivo that you might want to check out.

Anyway back to West Side Story. There's not much left to say except go see it.You know the story. You know the songs. Now experience West Side Story live on Broadway. You will remember it for the rest of your life.

West Side Story Begins Previews Tonight

2009-02-23T09:45:00.000-05:00

I can't tell you how excited I am to see this show. I grew up watching the movie and other than that I have never seen a live production of this classic musical. Reviews in Washington for West Side Story were outstanding and I expect the New York critics to be just as receptive. Tickets are already selling well so call Applause now and get your tickets to see the show that has touched the hearts of people around the world for almost fifty years. You know the songs. You know the story. Now see West Side Story on Broadway. I guarantee it will be an experience that you will never forget.

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West Side Story Returns to Broadway

2009-02-23T05:29:00.002-05:00

The word on the street (in the theater district of New York that is) has Broadway buzzing again with talk of having several new shows become "runaway" hits. Those of us selling tickets for all the Broadway Shows love this kind of news as it helps stimulate interest in Broadway again. After all the dismal economic news we hear every day, thank goodness we have some theater to take our minds off of things once in a while.

Anyway friends, West Side Story is being revived again. This time at New York's Palace Theater. Those that have seen a performance out-of town have "loved" the show.

Preview performances begin Monday February 23, 2009. Already we hear that many performances are sold out.

If you think you may want to see West Side Story on your next trip to Broadway, by all means-give a call to Applause Theater Service. They are located right in mid-town Manhattan and can be reached locally at 212-307-7050 or toll free at 800-451-9930.

I saw West Side Story about 20 years ago. I remember it launching the career of Debbie Allen. I hear there are some new rising stars in this production of West Side Story. Stay tuned friends, you never know what amazing talent will appear on a Broadway stage.

Good luck to the cast and creative talent in West Side Story. Thanks for coming back to Broadway.

West Side Story Opens Out of Town in DC to Rave Reviews!

2009-01-26T13:52:00.000-05:00

Look out "South Pacific", there's a brand spankin new revival about to hit town and it's coming in with glowing reviews! The first Broadway bound revival of "West Side Story" since 1980, and the first preview is set for February 23rd and is scheduled to open March 19 at the Palace Theater. I'm so excited about this I can't tell you! I just spoke with one of the great gals at the Palace theatre and she tells me that she hasn't seen a show this busy before it even opens in previews in quite a very long time! Weekends are practically sold out the next few months. Not to worry kids! Applause Theatre Service has tickets on sale now for all performances at the best prices around. Here are some of the reviews that have come in and some pictures to tease you with;
[ V ] West Side StoryReview By PAUL HARRIS
He's done it just right -- a sincere and energetic production that still dazzles with Jerome Robbins' riveting choreography and the landmark Bernstein-Sondheim score. It could be the perfect tonic for Broadway's economic blues.
[ BSUN ] Revved-up 'West Side Story' gets a trial run in Washington By Mary Carole McCauley
This production could move exactly as it is to the Great White Way tomorrow and be a success. If Laurents and his collaborators can fix a few problems in the second act, there will be no stopping it. West Side Story might well be Broadway's next big hit, and the mesmerizing Karen Olivo, who plays Anita, could be its next big star.
[ WP ] Voices Of the Barrio By Peter Marks
It's in the nature of the run-up to Broadway to catalogue what works in a new production and what may not. Thanks to the young bodies in thrilling motion, and the discovery Laurents has made in his exciting choice for Maria, this "West Side Story" has some potent moves in its playbook, even if everyone is not yet on the same page.
[ WT ] 'West Side's' dynamic revival by Jayne Blanchard
But musical confuses modern styles with '50s-era elements
[ DCE ] Una nueva 'West Side Story' By Barbara Mackay
[ WSJ ] I've Just Met a Girl Named Josefina By ELLEN GAMERMAN
A revival of 'West Side Story' bets on a little-known actress from Argentina

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Cast Announced For The Revival Of West Side Story

2008-12-02T11:25:00.001-05:00

After much speculation and rumors complete casting was announced today for the upcoming revival of West Side Story. The cast of this landmark musical will feature an array of Broadway veterans as well as a few newcomers. Playing the star crossed lovers Tony and Maria are Matt Cavenaugh(A Catered Affair,Grey Gardens,Urban Cowboy)and 21 year old Broadway newcomer and acclaimed opera singer from Buenos Aires Josefina Scaglione. Rounding out the cast is one of my favorites Karen Olivo (In The Heights) as Anita. Portraying the parts of rival gang leaders Riff and Bernardo are Cody Green and George Akram. It has been almost 30 years since the last revival and I can't wait to see this one. Expect West Side Story to be a big contender come Tony time.

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Show Description

2008-11-29T22:08:00.001-05:00

Musical
In what director/librettist Arthur Laurents says will convey authenticity, this version of the landmark musical will have Spanish interwoven in the dialogue and songs and gang members who are more thug life than thug lite.

West Side Story transposes Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the gang-ridden streets of Manhattan in the 1950s. Instead of the Capulets and Montagues, we have the Puerto Rican Sharks versus the Anglo Jets. In place of Romeo and Juliet are Tony and Maria, two teens torn between ethnic loyalty and their intense, abrupt love for one another. The Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim score includes "Tonight," "Somewhere," "Maria," "I Have a Love" and "Something's Coming."

Performance Schedule

2008-11-29T22:07:00.001-05:00

Tuesday @ 7pm
Wednesday - Saturday @ 8pm
Wednesday and Saturday @ 2pm
Sunday @ 3pm

Theatre Information:
Palace Theatre
1564 Broadway
New York, NY 10036