It can still bring tears to your eyes watching the final scene of this musical romantic drama, when two New York City teenage gangs unite to carry Tony’s lifeless body away in a funeral procession, ...

Chita Rivera's ex-husband also served as a choreographer on Broadway and as a director on such TV shows as ‘Rhoda,’ ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ ‘7th Heaven’ and M*A*S*H.’ By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Tony ...

Co-produced with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. From the first notes to the final breath, “West Side Story” is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of ...

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ...

Stephen Sondheim: It’s a name synonymous with American musical theater. Stephen Sondheim is a name synonymous with American musical theater. "Company," "Sweeney Todd," "Into the Woods" and "A Funny ...

Bobby Banas, who played Jets member Joyboy in 1961’s West Side Story, appeared in other film musicals and had a long career as a choreographer, died Monday. He was 90. His official Instagram account ...

"West Side Story" is a tale that is operatic, through and through, thanks in part to its poignant "Romeo & Juliet" origins, the incredible songs and staging, and a love story at its center that is ...

She played the Jet girl Velma in the iconic musical productions, then was an acting teacher for many years in New York and Hollywood. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed the ...

It has become a venerated broadway tradition: beloved musical from the golden age is dusted off after years of neglect, given a spiffy new revival and hailed by critics and audiences all over again.

Steven Spielberg is a master of the medium for numerous reasons. His sweeping camera moves, his symphonic execution of cathartic moments, and his ability to get his actors to sell moments that teter ...

A scene from Houston Grand Opera’s adaptation of “West Side Story.” The musical, which took Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and set it in New York's Upper West Side in the 1950's, is on stage Jan. 31 ...