West Side Memories
Synopsis
Documentary attached to the 50th anniversary MGM Blu-ray collection of "West Side Story" (1961). Details how this successful stage production was reared and molded into a beautiful cinematic one. Deep-dives into Jerome Robbins' choreography and Leonard Bernstein's score-making processes.
Top Cast
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Jerome Robbins
Self (1960 interview) (voice) (archive footage)
Arthur Laurents
Self
Stephen Sondheim
Self
Hal Prince
Self (as Hal Prince)
Greg Lawrence
Self
Walter Mirisch
Self
Robert Wise
Self
Richard Beymer
Self
Robert E. Relyea
Self (as Robert Relyea)
Tony Mordente
Self
Rita Moreno
Self
Russ Tamblyn
Self
Harvey Evans
Self (as Harvey Hohnecker)
Howard Jeffrey
Self (archive footage)
Saul Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Daniel L. Fapp
Self (archive footage)
Robert Banas
Self
Bert Michaels
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Arick
- Original Title
- West Side Memories
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- MGM Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Arick
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Arick
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for West Side Memories.
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Frequently Asked Questions About West Side Memories
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is West Side Memories about?
Documentary attached to the 50th anniversary MGM Blu-ray collection of "West Side Story" (1961). Details how this successful stage production was reared and molded into a beautiful cinematic one. Deep-dives into Jerome Robbins' choreography and Leonard Bernstein's score-making processes.
Who directed West Side Memories?
West Side Memories was directed by Michael Arick.
Who stars in West Side Memories?
The principal cast of West Side Memories includes Jerome Robbins, Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Greg Lawrence.
When was West Side Memories released and how long is it?
West Side Memories was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 59m.