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∙ 6y agoWest Side Story first appeared at the Winter Garden Theater on Broadway on September 27, 1957.
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Where was west side story performed for the first time?
The New York Broadway.
How many days did the West Side Story take place?
The musical "West Side Story" debuted on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater on September 26th, 1957.
How many years did the original west side story play on Broadway?
West Side Story first opened on Broadway in September 26, 1957. The production ran for 732 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre before touring and then returning to the Winter Garden Theatre in 1960 for another 253 performance engagement. It ended in 1960. It was later revived in 2009.
Who plays Kiddo in West Side Story on Broadway and info on that person pls?
Kyle Brenn (or Brennan, IDK) of Fairfield County, Connecticut, plays Kiddo in West Side Story on Broadway. I don't know much but he is in 6th or 5th grade and 11 years old.
Who produced the play of west side story?
In its original production on Broadway in 1957 it was produced by Harold Prince and Robert E. Griffith.
Where was west side story performed for the first time?
The New York Broadway.
Name me the actors or actresses on the broadway musical west side story?
There have been several actors and actresses to appear in the Broadway musical West Side Story over the years. Some of the people to of appeared are Carol Lawrence, Debbie Allen, and Sofia Escobar.
When was West Side Story - Original Broadway Cast - created?
West Side Story - Original Broadway Cast - was created in 1957.
When did the movie west side story come out?
After try-outs in Washington, DC and Philadelphia beginning in August 1957 the original Broadway production opened on September 26, 1957. The movie was released in 1961.
What Broadway show said once a jet always a jet?
West Side Story
What Broadway musicals based of Shakespeare's plays?
WEST SIDE STORY-ROMEO AND JULIET
Who has played the character 'action' in west side story?
Eddie Roll in the original Broadway cast.
How many days did the West Side Story take place?
The musical "West Side Story" debuted on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theater on September 26th, 1957.
How many years did the original west side story play on Broadway?
West Side Story first opened on Broadway in September 26, 1957. The production ran for 732 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre before touring and then returning to the Winter Garden Theatre in 1960 for another 253 performance engagement. It ended in 1960. It was later revived in 2009.
Who directed original version of west side story?
Jerome Robbins directed the original Broadway production.
Who plays Kiddo in West Side Story on Broadway and info on that person pls?
Kyle Brenn (or Brennan, IDK) of Fairfield County, Connecticut, plays Kiddo in West Side Story on Broadway. I don't know much but he is in 6th or 5th grade and 11 years old.
Who is still living from the broadway musical west side story?
West Side Story is an American musical with a libretto by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
