First reported by Deadline.com was the sad news that legendary director and writer Arthur Laurents has passed away at 93 years old, dying in his sleep. The Los Angeles Times has added a short statement from Jonathan Lomma, Laurents' agent at William Morris Agency who confirmed his death Thursday, saying that 'he died earlier this evening, peacefully in his sleep, at his home in New York City, after a short illness.' I the video above, watch as Laurents goes behind the recent 2009 revival of WEST SIDE STORY.
The magical procession returned to the Big Apple this November as the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season.
MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical.
MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical. Cobra Starship and Taylor Swift did their renditions of West Side Story's 'Tonight,' sultry songstress Katy Perry is the next artist to be spotlighted.
MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical. The newest video features VMA host Russell Brand!
MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical.
MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical.
MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical.
MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical. The newest video comes from Taylor Swift.
MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical.
MTV is promoting the upcoming Video Music Awards with a series of West Side Story-themed ads. In the ads, the hottest young singers share their own special version of the song 'Tonight' from the award-winning musical. The newest video comes from Taylor Swift.
During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'
West Side Story has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents.
West Side Story opened at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on Thursday, March 19, 2009. The original Jerome Robbins choreography is restaged by Tony Award nominee Joey McKneely (The Boy from Oz, The Life).
West Side Story has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. Laurents discussed the musical with Mo Rocca for CBS News. He reveals the evolution of the classic musical as it made its journey back to Broadway.
West Side Story returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opened at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on Thursday, March 19, 2009. Broadway Beat and BWW were there to cover every exciting moment of Opening Night-get ready to 'rumble' with this Sneak Peek!
West Side Story returns to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opens at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) 'Tonight', Thursday, March 19, 2009.
Broadway's current 'commander in chief', Will Ferrell concludes his rialto run in his hit comedy, You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush today, Sunday March 15th. The comic superstar isn't letting the end of his successful run spell the end of his Broadway tenure, Ferrell revealed to David Letterman on the CBS Late Show the other night that his stay on the Great White Way is far from over, actually its JUST beginning.
Josefina Scaglione is starring as 'Maria' in the 2009 revival of West Side Story. The 21 year old Scaglione is a trained opera singer and has been in a production of Hairspray. She was set to portray Christine Daae in a production of The Phantom of the Opera in Argentina but had to give that lead up for her coveted casting in West Side Story.
BroadwayWorld.com, the premiere theatre site on the internet, is proud to announce its newest offering in the streaming video space. 'Upright's West Side Stories' chronicles the adventures Upright Cabaret producer/hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel as they travel the left coast in search of great theatre. The premiere webisode takes place at the 9 to 5 press conference with the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton.
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