West Side Story

The month of musicals continues with the most-awarded musical ever at the Academy Awards: Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins's 1961 adaptation of WEST SIDE STORY. Join in as Will and "Action" Marc discuss cinematic Docs, storytelling through dance, Marni Nixon, and the upcoming Steven Spielberg remake. Plus: How well does this work as a Romeo and Juliet adaptation? Who is singing Maria's parts? Is this movie just THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN? and why does Sondheim have so mnay songs where someone just sings a lady's name? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: THE ROAD TO EL DORADO (2000) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message