Mar 27, 2019 west side story is a 1961 american musical romantic tragedy film by robert wise and jerome robbins. Twentieth century fox will hold an open casting call for the upcoming film to be directed by steven spielberg in orlando. The original broadway version of west side story features music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by. Some of the west side story audition songs we have chosen particularly for tony are actually sung by a woman, but the lyrics are gender neutral and can help you stand out at an audition. You are sure to need these with the new movie auditions coming up. I never did hear from spielbergs people, but you can see me as maria in the a. West side story, originally a 1957 broadway musical, is being remade into a film by 20th century fox. The upcoming steven spielbergdirected west side story is casting and more great gigs. Stephen spielberg west side story news, premiere date. Casting sharks and jets both male and female for a remake of west side story, adapted by tony kushner and to be directed by steven spielberg. Spielberg is developing a remake of the 1961 robert wise streetgang musical, with lincoln and munich screenwriter tony kushner penning the adaptation. An adaptation of the 1957 musical, west side story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Auditions for the west side story remake will take place.
West side story broadway remake announces cast vulture. Sep 24, 2019 on september 26, 1957, west side story, composed by leonard bernstein, opens at the winter garden theatre on broadway. Audition for west side story at marriott lincolnshire in. Open call auditions for actors, singers and dancers are being held. A project like west side story holds the potential of breakout roles for latino actors. Marriott theatre will hold general auditions for nonunion actors on friday, february 14th, from 10am to 6pm at stage 773 1225 w.
Oct 24, 2018 since news that steven spielberg was directing a remake of west side story was released last winter, weve been eagerly awaiting any and all updates. Auditions for the principal roles in steven spielbergs film remake of west side story will be held in new york city and orlando in april and may, according to an open casting call issued by. This was followed a few days later with an open casting call issued for the characters maria, tony, anita and bernardo. West side story directed by steven spielberg auditions for 2019. If you have dreamed of working with the extraordinary talent, you are in luck. West side story audition songs for 2018 stephen spielberg. Heres the thingwe think she has a really good chance at playing the iconic role of anita that was once played by the legendary rita moreno. Oct 14, 2018 steven spielberg steven spielberg will direct a feature film adaptation of west side story. Steven spielbergs west side story open casting call. Casting directors are searching for hispanic and caucasian talent to play maria, anita, bernardo, tony and riff. Jun 25, 2018 this is your chance to land a starring role in what is sure to be a critically acclaimed film. West side story auditions are being held on sunday, april 29th. Britains got talent 2018 ronan busfield belts out maria from west side story full audition s12e05 duration. Christina marie amato audition for west side story youtube.
It was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. Spielbergs west side story remake sends out casting call. New west side story movie is looking for its maria playbill. Naya rivera posted a soulful audition video on instagram on saturday for the upcoming steven spielbergproduced west side story film. West side story, open call open casting call 20th century. New york open casting call for the 20th century fox movie west side story. The film is an adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. Chita rivera, 85, no relation originated the role of anita in west side story on broadway in 1957. West side story film with live orchestra vancouver symphony. He is directing an adaptation of one of the worlds most well known broadway productions west side story. West side story, the 1961 musical film about rival gangs in new york city, is soon to be remade and directed by steven spielberg. Steven spielberg and tony kushners west side story is.
Jan 26, 2018 steven spielberg has a new film about sharks on the horizon. Theres another chance to audition for new west side. As noted, they are searching for the sharks and the jets, both male and female. Casting call for lead roles in west side story directed by. Could new west side story star be found in orlando.
Spielberg and his team were committed to finding the best actors within the puerto rican as well as the broader latinx community casting a wide. For the groundbreaking musical, bernstein provided a propulsive and rhapsodic. With ansel elgort, rita moreno, corey stoll, maddie ziegler. Everything we know so far about the west side story remake ew. Auditions for west side story in ohio live event akron, oh. Naya rivera posts west side story audition video e. The steven spielbergdirected adaptation of west side story is casting background actors. And hes looking for maria, anita, bernardo, tony and riff.
Auditions for the west side story are finally here. The remake of west side story is holding an open dance call. Project casting first reported the news in 2018 as casting directors held online auditions for the following roles. West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic drama film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. You may want to use these to audition for the 2018 west side story movie itself. The search for the roles of the sharks, jets, shark girls, and jet girls has started. Steven spielbergs west side story remake plans open casting call.
Steven spielberg and tony kushner west side story holds nyc. West side story directed by steven spielberg auditions for. Apr 20, 2018 yes, steven spielbergs filming a remake of the classic musical west side story. A casting call goes out for the west side story remake that steven spielberg is planning to direct, from a script by tony kushner. Steven spielberg puts out casting call for west side story. The movie musical, adapted by tony kushner, will cast a wide net to find sharks and jets. Hear leonard bernsteins electrifying score performed live by the vso, while the newly remastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen.
Steven spielbergs west side story casting call for teen actors. West side storys rachel zegler sings what baking can. Auditions held on thursday, june 26, sunday june 29th, monday, july 14, monday, august 11th call 7804493378 for more info and to book audition time. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. After auditioning more than 30k people from around the world, steven spielbergs west side story has found its maria in fresh faced 17year old new jersey high school student rachel. An open west side story remake casting call is taking place in new york city this weekend. Casting call for lead roles in west side story directed by steven spielberg alan baltes january 26, 2018 open casting calls no comments threetime academy award winner steven spielberg is now in preproduction on the feature film west side story, a remake of the 1961 film about rival gangs in new york city. In 1961s west side story, the studio kept her work on the film as the singing voice of natalie woods maria a secret from the actress, and nixon also dubbed rita morenos singing in the film s tonight quintet. List of songs in west side story click the song title to download digital sheet music west side story brief history of the musical. Jan 26, 2018 steven spielbergs planned remake of west side story has begun casting with a casting call going out for tony, maria, bernardo, and anita. May 16, 2019 steven spielbergs new movie west side story is now casting teen actors in new york city casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on june 20th, july th, 14th and august 3rd in new york city. Upcoming open call to fill roles in steven spielbergs upcoming reboot of west side story set to film in new york city. Open casting call for extras in nyc for steven spielbergs west.
There will be an open dance call on october 29 2018. Apr 30, 2018 a project like steven spielbergs remake of the classic west side story holds the potential of breakout roles for latino actors, as auditions take place nationwide. With a screenplay by ernest lehman, the film is an adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. Auditions for the principal role of maria in steven spielbergs film remake of west side story will be held in puerto rico december 11, according to an open casting call issued by cindy tolan. West side story chicago epa marriott theatre audition date thu, feb, 2020 10. Steven spielberg is helming the musical remake, with a script by tony kushner. Dec 06, 2018 auditions for the west side story are finally here. Steven spielberg is undoubtedly one of the worlds best directors. Apr 10, 2018 auditions for the principal roles in steven spielbergs film remake of west side story will be held in new york city and orlando in april and may, according to an open casting call issued by. Weve been reporting the progress of the new steve spielberg film production of west side story from the announcement, to cast additions, and now finally the auditions. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Although robbins pushed for 29yearold carol lawrence, the first maria, to be cast in the same role in the film. Auditions for west side story in ohio live event akron, oh auditions acting auditions modeling casting calls auditions for west side story in ohio live event auditions casting calls modeling agencies modeling jobs talent search auditions movie lingerie model black models teen modeling explore talent portfolio. The glee star addressed her post to united talent agency for a.
High water, a 10episode youtube red series based on the step up film franchise. Auditions for the west side story remake will take place in. Theres another chance to audition for steven spielbergs west side story remake choreographed by justin peck. West side story movie open casting call in miami october 29. Last month, justin peck was brought on board as choreographer, joining famed playwright tony kushner, whos adapting the script. Since news that steven spielberg was directing a remake of west side story was released last winter, weve been eagerly awaiting any and all. This is my audition video for the new adaptation of west side story. West side story audition song clips nicole maridan youtube. Rachel zegler, star of the upcoming west side story film remake, took to youtube to share a cover of what baking can do from waitress.
Theres another chance to audition for new west side story. Naya rivera auditions as anita for the west side story remake. West side story movie open casting call in miami october. If these are your dream roles, consider auditioning. West side story auditions 5 star theatricals in thousand oaks 0425. West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic tragedy film by robert wise and jerome robbins. If you are interested in attending the dance call, please follow the instructions listed here. Steven spielberg puts out casting call for west side story remake steven spielberg puts out casting call for west side story. Grant wilfley casting is now casting talent for the upcoming fox pictures feature film west side story, which is directed by steven spielberg. After 30 thousand auditions, meet maria for spielbergs. Zegler is only 17, and the new jersey high schooler nabbed the role after submitting a video audition to the online casting call. The open casting call is looking for actors to play maria, anita, bernardo, tony and riff.
Millions of fans grew up watching west side story, longing for the day they could snap their fingers alongside those. The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, an ethnic, bluecollar neighborhood in the early 1960s, much of the. Steven spielberg has a new film about sharks on the horizon. Steven spielberg west side story open casting call. Find everything you need for west side story audition songs below. The hollywood and broadway classic, west side story, is currently being made into a new film and looks like production in the new york city. Rita moreno, 86, played the part in the 1961 movie and won an oscar for her supporting role. West side story star rachel zegler signs with icm partners. Jan 26, 2018 steven spielbergs west side story remake sends out casting call. A movie casting call is being held in new york city for lead roles. Weve known for a couple of months that awardwinning director would be looking for latinx actors for his film, but now. Heres your chance to audition for the new west side story. Steven spielbergs west side story to host open auditions in miami.
The remake will be directed by steven spielberg, with the script adapted by tony. Casting calls are also being held in puerto rico on sept. Models, singers and dancers can view all of the movie casting call information below. Mar 23, 2018 naya rivera wants to be in the remake of west side story but who doesnt right. Steven spielbergs upcoming west side story retelling has rounded out the cast after a reported 30 thousand auditions with an unknown in the lead role of maria. Angels in america, but also penned last years denzel washingtondirected film based on august wilson. Theres about to be an open dance call for the steven spielbergtony kushner film adaptation of west side story if youre between the ages of 15 and 25, with a strong dance background and an ability to sing, get yourself to the gelsey kirkland academy of classical ballet in brooklyn, ny, next tuesday, september 11th. This news comes out after a national talent search for the lead roles in the movie. Audition for west side story at 5 star theatricals in. Talent, aged 1825, is wanted to portray teen subway passengers in the film. Players production of west side story at the george theater in houston, texas from june 28 july 28, 2019. Performers should be between the ages of 15 and 25 years old. Spielbergs west side story looks to brooklyn for singers.
Could the next west side story star come from central florida. West side story 2020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Steven spielberg and tony kushner west side story holds. Mar 18, 2020 heres what we know so far about the steven spielberg remake of the classic musical and film west side story, including the premiere date, casting news, and changes to the plot.
Lauren salazars audition for the west side story feature film. Mar 19, 2018 naya rivera posted a soulful audition video on instagram on saturday for the upcoming steven spielbergproduced west side story film. Anyone who attends the open casting call must be able to sing and have a strong dance background. No, not another installment of jaws, but west side story, about two gangs, the sharks and the jets, and the tragic love. Image 1 of west side story notes re auditions, casting, and. Casting call in orlando for spielbergs remake of west side. The 2018 film production, directed by stephen spielberg is sure to spur a flood of community and high school productions. The location for the open dance call will be the miami city ballet at 2200 liberty avenue, miami beach, florida, 339. It stars natalie wood, richard beymer, russ tamblyn, rita moreno, and george chakiris, and was. The 2018 movie acting auditions are being held on sunday, april 29th. Casting lead roles for the 20th century fox feature film west side story, adapted by tony kushner and to be directed by steven spielberg ready player one.
Heres what we know so far about the steven spielberg remake of the classic musical and film west side story, including the premiere date, casting news, and changes to the plot. Oct 15, 2018 prepare your best show tune, break out those jazz shoes and head on over to miami city ballet on monday, october 29, for the stevenspielbergdirected west side story s open casting call. One of jerome robbins most iconic dances from the 1961 film west side story. West side story audition songs for 2018 stephen spielberg movie. West side story s rachel zegler sings what baking can do from waitress by stage tube march 18, 2020 rachel zegler, star of the upcoming west side story film. Open casting call for west side story acting auditions. West side story, the 1961 musical film about rival gangs in new york. Belmont ave, 60657 for their 2020 production of west side story. Auditions for the west side story remake will take place in puerto rico. Theres another chance to audition for new west side story film. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. West side story notes re auditions, casting, and orchestra, 1957 may. For those who are unfamiliar with west side story, its a.
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