West Side Story - 2019 Revival

[porschesrule]

West Side Story is officially in previews on Broadway! The new production is directed by Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove; and for the first time ever in the United States, will feature all-new choreography by the internationally acclaimed Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker. West Side Story will open on February 6th, 2020 at the Broadway Theatre.

The cast features several alumni of BETM, including: Ben Cook (Riff), Corey John Snide (a Jet and u/s for Riff) and Daniel Oreskes (Doc).

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/M ... y-20191210

[CJ-Rochester]

Here's a good article that explains the reasons why the director and choreographer are taking a fresh and modernized look at the show. The last photo features some very tattooed Jets, including Ben (top right) and Corey (bottom, second from left).

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020 ... side-story