West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
Synopsis
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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BBC - West Side Stories - The Making Of A Classic
Type: Clip • Published 2018-08-31
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- Director
- Ursula Macfarlane
- Original Title
- West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Ursula Macfarlane
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Ursula Macfarlane
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What is West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic about?
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.
Who directed West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic?
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic was directed by Ursula Macfarlane.
Who stars in West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic?
The principal cast of West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic includes Bruno Tonioli, Suzy Klein, Stephen Sondheim, Chita Rivera, Rita Moreno.
When was West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic released and how long is it?
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.