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West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic

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2016-12-26
1h 0m
English
Released
BBC

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As the world prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of West Side Story in 2017, dancer Bruno Tonioli and broadcaster Suzy Klein go in search of the true stories behind the inception of this classic show. For the first time on television, they hear first-hand from those involved in the show when it opened on Broadway in September 1957, including Sondheim himself, producer Hal Prince and original cast members from both show and movie, including Chita Rivera Carol Lawrence and Rita Moreno. With the BBC Symphony Orchestra and specially cast singers, we re-live some of the wonderful music and, in the company of Suzy and Bruno, we discover how West Side Story placed the 1950s phenomena of racial tension and teenage gangs centre stage to create a hit that changed musical theatre forever.

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About West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic

As the world prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of West Side Story in 2017, dancer Bruno Tonioli and broadcaster Suzy Klein go in search of the true stories behind the inception of this classic show. For the first time on television, they hear first-hand from those involved in the show when it opened on Broadway in September 1957, including Sondheim himself, producer Hal Prince and original cast members from both show and movie, including Chita Rivera Carol Lawrence and Rita Moreno. With the BBC Symphony Orchestra and specially cast singers, we re-live some of the wonderful music and, in the company of Suzy and Bruno, we discover how West Side Story placed the 1950s phenomena of racial tension and teenage gangs centre stage to create a hit that changed musical theatre forever. Running 60 minutes.

West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic Cast and Characters

The cast features Bruno Tonioli (as Self), Suzy Klein (as Self), Stephen Sondheim (as Self), Chita Rivera (as Self), and Rita Moreno (as Self). Their performances are a major reason West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic has built such a passionate audience.

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The main cast includes Bruno Tonioli, Suzy Klein, Stephen Sondheim, and Chita Rivera, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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What is West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic about?

West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic is a Documentary English-language film. As the world prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of West Side Story in 2017, dancer Bruno Tonioli and broadcaster Suzy Klein go in search of the true stories behind the inception of this classic show. For the first time on television, they hear first-hand from those involved in the show when it opened on Broadway in September 1957, including Sondheim himself, producer Hal Prince and original cast members from both show and movie, including Chita Rivera Carol Lawrence and Rita Moreno. With the BBC Symphony Orchestra and specially cast singers, we re-live some of the wonderful music and, in the company of Suzy and Bruno, we discover how West Side Story placed the 1950s phenomena of racial tension and teenage gangs centre stage to create a hit that changed musical theatre forever.

When was West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic released?

West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic was released on December 26, 2016. It has a runtime of 1h 0m. The film was produced by BBC.

Who stars in West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic?

West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic stars Bruno Tonioli, Suzy Klein, Stephen Sondheim and Chita Rivera. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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