Manhattan, Upper West Side, 1957. Against the backdrop of the decaying tenements in the San Juan Hill neighbourhood and the constant threat of the wrecking ball, two warring gangs--tough Riff's ...

A “West Side Story” where people from Puerto Rico actually speak Spanish? Where Latino characters aren’t played by white actors in dark makeup? Where Anita doesn’t sing about her homeland ...

West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed by the legendary Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by ...

In 2019, the Clifton teen was chosen from more than 30,000 “West Side Story” hopefuls, setting in motion a number of opportunities. After Maria, she was cast opposite Zachary Levi, Helen ...

"I kept thinking, 'Do you want me to bring my abuelita in?'" the "Snow White" actress and singer says of her experience.

West Side Story comes to the Alhambra Theatre ... Directed by Tod Booth, the production features a talented ensemble cast that pays tribute to a timeless narrative of love and conflict.

in the 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story. Four years later she reprised the role in the iconic 1961 movie musical adaptation. D’Andrea was one of only six actors from the original ...

Rachel Zegler claimed that “white executives” asked her to prove her Latin heritage during the casting process for “West Side Story.” The actress, whose latest role sees her star in the ...

Rachel Zegler has opened up about the struggle to feel secure in her Latina identity when being cast in her breakout role as Maria in Steven Spielberg's 2021 remake of the 1961 musical film "West Side ...