WEST SIDE STORY Wins GRAMMY for Best Show Album
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2010
The new Broadway cast album of 'West Side Story' has picked up the 2010 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album. The announcement was made during the Grammy Awards' pre-telecast ceremony held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, January 31. The creative team behind the 'West Side Story' new Broadway cast album is Leonard Bernstein, composer; Stephen Sondheim, lyricist. David Caddick & David Lai produced the album which was released by Masterworks Broadway.
Photo Coverage: New TONYs Take the Stage in WEST SIDE STORY!
by Robert Diamond - December 21, 2009
Matthew Hydzik officially took over the role of 'Tony,' beginning Tuesday, December 15. After having understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Monday, February 23, 2009 at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway), Mr. Hydzik will star as 'Tony' opposite Tony Award nominee Josefina Scaglione. Jeremy Jordan (Rock of Ages) will play the role of 'Tony' on Wednesday evenings and Sunday matinees.
Matthew Hydzik is WEST SIDE STORY's New Tony, December 15
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2009
The smash hit revival of WEST SIDE STORY announced today that Matthew Hydzik will officially take over the role of 'Tony,' beginning Tuesday, December 15. After having understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Monday, February 23, 2009 at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway), Mr. Hydzik will star as 'Tony' opposite Tony Award nominee Josefina Scaglione. Jeremy Jordan (Rock of Ages) will play the role of 'Tony' on Wednesday evenings and Sunday matinees.
Matt Cavenaugh and WEST SIDE STORY Host Children of 'Early Stages' Program Tonight, 12/8
by Jessica Lewis - December 8, 2009
NYC based non-profit organization EARLY STAGES will introduce 25 children to the magic of live theatre today, Tuesday, December 8, when they attend a performance of the smash hit Broadway revival of West Side Story. Founded in 1983 by theatre legends Alvin Ailey, Lillian Gish, Michael Bennett, Helen Hayes and Jack Gilford, EARLY STAGES brings New York's incomparable culture to its under-served City children by fostering literacy through the arts.
Matthew Hydzik is WEST SIDE STORY's New Tony, December 15
by Jessica Lewis - December 2, 2009
The smash hit revival of WEST SIDE STORY announced today that Matthew Hydzik will officially take over the role of 'Tony,' beginning Tuesday, December 15. After having understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Monday, February 23, 2009 at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway), Mr. Hydzik will star as 'Tony' opposite Tony Award nominee Josefina Scaglione. Jeremy Jordan (Rock of Ages) will play the role of 'Tony' on Wednesday evenings and Sunday matinees.
Matt Cavenaugh to Exit WEST SIDE STORY on December 13
by Robert Diamond - October 27, 2009
Matt Cavenaugh, currently starring as 'Tony' in the hit Broadway revival of West Side Story at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street), will exit the production at the conclusion of his contract. His final performance will be Sunday, December 13 at 3pm.
WEST SIDE STORY Recoups After 30 Weeks
by Jessica Lewis - September 30, 2009
WEST SIDE STORY producers announced today the recoupment of the show's $14 million investment after running only 30 Weeks (247 performances). The smash hit revival opened on Broadway Thursday, March 19, 2009 and began previews Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Palace Theatre, where it holds the house record for highest weekly gross. A national tour of this production of WEST SIDE STORY will begin in the fall of 2010.
Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Receives Equity's Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus
by Peter James Zielinski - September 24, 2009
Cast members of WEST SIDE STORY received Actors' Equity Association's Third Annual Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. The award, which honors the distinctive talents and contributions made by the chorus of a Broadway musical, was presented in a special ceremony at the September 22nd ACCA meeting at Actors' Equity Association (Equity) headquarters in New York City.
WEST SIDE STORY Wins Equity Award for Outstanding Chorus
by Robert Diamond - September 10, 2009
Cast members of WEST SIDE STORY will receive Actors' Equity Association?s Third Annual Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. The award, which honors the distinctive talents and contributions made by the chorus of a Broadway musical, will be presented in a special ceremony at the September 22nd ACCA meeting at Actors' Equity Association (Equity) headquarters in New York City.
WEST SIDE STORY Announces Changes To The Spanish Integration In The Show
by Charlie Piane - August 25, 2009
The smash hit revival of WEST SIDE STORY announced today that slight changes have been implemented into the current Broadway production at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street). 'A Boy Like That' is now predominately sung in English to the original lyrics and selected dialogue and lyrics in 'I Feel Pretty' have reverted to English. The changes went into effect last Thursday, August 20, 2009.
Bdwy's Powers and Cavenaugh Celebrate Their Nuptials 8/23
by Eddie Varley - August 23, 2009
Matt Cavenaugh, Tony in Broadway's West Side Story, and Jenny Powers, the co-star of LCT's recent musical Happiness, are getting married in Boston today, August 23rd, at the Gate of Heaven Catholic Church in Boston. The Rev. Lawrence J. Drennan, a Roman Catholic priest, is to perform the ceremony.
'Could It Be? Yes, It Could!' Win A WEST SIDE STORY CD Collection On BWW!
by Eddie Varley - July 23, 2009
Sony Masterworks proudly presented the recent release of the New Broadway Cast Recording of WEST SIDE STORY. The recording became available nationwide on June 2, 2009. The official opening of WEST SIDE STORY, which took place at the Palace Theatre in New York City on Thursday, March 19, 2009, has been greeted with great critical acclaim and sold-out performances. The opening followed a pre-Broadway engagement at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., where the musical made its original world premiere in 1957.
Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY In Performance at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle
by Walter McBride - June 12, 2009
WEST SIDE STORY stars Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, Tony Award winner Karen Olivo, Cody Green, George Akram, Curtis Holbrook, visited Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th Street) on Thursday, June 11th to celebrate the new Broadway cast recording available now from Sony Masterworks. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were on hand to catch the soaring performance by the talented young stars!
Photo Coverage: The Cast Of WEST SIDE STORY Celebrates CD Release At Barnes And Noble Lincoln Triangle
by Walter McBride - June 12, 2009
WEST SIDE STORY stars Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, Tony Award winner Karen Olivo, Cody Green, George Akram, Curtis Holbrook, visited Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th Street) on Thursday, June 11th to celebrate the new Broadway cast recording available now from Sony Masterworks. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to join in the classic melody filled celebration!