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In the original 1957 Broadway production of "West Side Story," the song "Gee, Officer Krupke" was performed by the character Action and the Jets gang members. The role of Action was originally played by actor and singer Ken LeRoy. In the 1961 film adaptation, the song was performed by the character of Action, portrayed by actor and singer Michael Callan.
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What was the officers name who broke up the fight in the beginning in west side story?
His name is Officer Krupke and he has a song later in the show.
What is 'Tiger' from the play west side story like?
A male jet who doesn't actually speak a script, but only sings in songs. I believe though that he has a singing/speaking part in 'Gee, Officer Krupke', where he immitates Krupke.
How many musical numbers are in west side story?
About 11 like "Something's Coming", "Maria", "America", "Somewhere", "Tonight", "Jet Song", "I Feel Pretty", "One Hand, One Heart", "Gee, Officer Krupke" and "Cool". There are also: The opening Overture, the Prologue, Dance at the Gym, the Rumble, A Boy Like That, Taunting Scene, and the Finale.
Who sang Chances Are in the movie Blind Side?
Johnny Mathis
What does west side West Side mean?
to pastray a officer
What is the name of the officer in west side story?
Gee, I think it's kindly Officer Krupke!
Which characters don't sing in west side story?
Most characters in West Side Story sing in chorus or solo. The exceptions are Officer Krupke and Doc.
What was the officers name who broke up the fight in the beginning in west side story?
His name is Officer Krupke and he has a song later in the show.
Who is principal Krupke played by in West Side Story?
Krupke and Schrank are the police officers.
What is 'Tiger' from the play west side story like?
A male jet who doesn't actually speak a script, but only sings in songs. I believe though that he has a singing/speaking part in 'Gee, Officer Krupke', where he immitates Krupke.
Was the West Side Story song Officer Krupke based on a scene in the early 50's movie The Young Savages?
No. The movie "The Young Savages" was released in 1961, whereas "West Side Story" first debuted on Broadway in 1957, and appeared on film in 1961, making it impossible for "Officer Krumpke" to be based off of "The Yoing Savages"
Is Friar Laurence a Montague or Capulet?
He is a priest and is not related to either rival clan. There is, probably for censorship reasons, no paralell character in West Side Story, unless one counts Officer ( also referred to as Sergeant) Krupke. He is obviously a cop.
Who sang America in West Side Story?
The character of 'Anita' sings the song 'America' in West Side Story.
Who sings somewhere in west side story?
All of the main characters did: Riff and all the Jets Bernardo and all the Sharks AnitaMaria and Tony. The only people who don't sing are Officer Krupke, Lgt. Shrank, Anybodys, the Jet and Shark girls.Although in the 1961 movie, Krupke and Shrank have their little scene where we see them in the car probably finding where the Rumble is.
Who sang a boy like that in west side story?
The character Anita sang "A Boy Like That." In the original Broadway production of West Side Story, Anita was played by actress Chita Rivera.
Who is sang the song Maria in the movie West Side Story?
Tony
How many musical numbers are in west side story?
About 11 like "Something's Coming", "Maria", "America", "Somewhere", "Tonight", "Jet Song", "I Feel Pretty", "One Hand, One Heart", "Gee, Officer Krupke" and "Cool". There are also: The opening Overture, the Prologue, Dance at the Gym, the Rumble, A Boy Like That, Taunting Scene, and the Finale.
