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West Side Story at Signature Theatre

West Side Story at Signature Theatre

GetUp&LiveIt
mfaye9
#2West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 8:40pm

I saw it last week. It was absolutely mind blowing. One of the top theatrical experiences of my life.

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BroadwayConcierge
#3West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 8:46pm

I'll be able to make it next month! So excited for it!

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PalJoey
#4West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 10:15pm

Okay. I'm impressed.


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ljay889
#5West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 11:06pm

Is a near 50 year-old Anita really necessary? 

GetUp&LiveIt
#6West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 11:14pm

She's 50? NO WAY! She looks amazing! Could have fooled me. From the looks of it she fits perfectly with the rest of the cast. 

Updated On: 12/16/15 at 11:14 PM

massofmen
#7West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 11:17pm

Looks like every other wss.

GetUp&LiveIt
#8West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 11:19pm

Also, I'd prefer a "50 year old" Anita over Karen Olivo any day of the week. If you can't dance it, you can't play the role in my book. 

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CarlosAlberto
#9West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 11:19pm

massofmen said: "Looks like every other wss.

 

Stop the hating because it most definitely does NOT...I love me some W-S-S and they tuuuuuurned it.

Updated On: 12/16/15 at 11:19 PM

GetUp&LiveIt
#10West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 11:23pm

massofmen- why? because they are doing the Robbin's choreography? I HATE the stupid assumption it has to be set in 2015 or in outer space to make it new. How about telling the story. And this looks like a gorgeous version. A hell of a lot better than that awful revival.

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CarlosAlberto
#11West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/16/15 at 11:25pm

GetUp&LiveIt said: "massofmen- why? because they are doing the Robbin's choreography? I HATE the stupid assumption it has to be set in 2015 or in outer space to make it new. How about telling the story. And this looks like a gorgeous version. A hell of a lot better than that awful revival."

 

 

 

Yaaaaaaassss!!!!! You tell em GetUp&LiveIt!!!!

 

Updated On: 12/16/15 at 11:25 PM

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PalJoey
#12West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/17/15 at 3:38pm

 

This may be the most perfect singing of the song "Maria" ever:

 

https://youtu.be/a9_7ekdt_eE

 

 

 


indytallguy
#13West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/17/15 at 3:42pm

PalJoey said: " This may be the most perfect singing of the song "Maria" ever https://youtu.be/a9_7ekdt_e"

And here I thought you somehow had found video from my h.s. junior year recital :)

GetUp&LiveIt
#14West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/17/15 at 5:25pm

I was able to grab a ticket for tonight! Will let you all know how it is.

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PalJoey
#15West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/17/15 at 6:35pm

 

Please do.

 


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TweetyPie2
#16West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/17/15 at 7:15pm

Is this in previews? Can't seem to find any reviews. When is opening night? I Googled and can't find it. Debating whether to go...not many tickets left.


What I want to know is, who is TweetyPie1?

indytallguy
#17West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/17/15 at 8:17pm

TweetyPie2 said: "Is this in previews? Can't seem to find any reviews. When is opening night? I Googled and can't find it. Debating whether to go...not many tickets left."

Strange that the info really is nowhere. I searched their Twitter hashtag (#sigwestside) and found a December 6 Tweet declaring that evening's invited dress to be a success. 

freewilma
#18West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/17/15 at 9:30pm

I haven't found the info either.  There seemed to be some red carpet-type photos taken a few days ago...but still no reviews.  I've got tickets for tomorrow night regardless.  

GetUp&LiveIt
#19West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/17/15 at 10:48pm

Unbelievable! Truly one of the best evenings I’ve ever spent in a theatre. This team breathes life into one of the most brilliant musicals ever written. Often times this piece falls into the hands of people that only know how to make it feel tired and cliché (that terrible revival). It feels incredibly relevant and so important. I can’t speak highly enough of it. It’s mostly the Robbins choreography but it explodes off the intimate thrust stage in a way that’s impossible to describe. It’s wildly exciting. The gangs race above your heads on a surrounding fire escape structure. The Dance at the Gym is electrifying in this configuration. The Tony and Maria are the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. The chemistry between the two is undeniable and heartbreaking. Natascia Diaz is in a league with Chita Rivera (I can only imagine) and Rita Moreno. The orchestra is phenomenal. It’s really sensational.

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adamgreer
#20West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/17/15 at 10:57pm

Is Signature in the round? I've never been there and can't really tell from the video. 

 

I remember their Les Miz getting a lot of attention a few years ago, too. 

mfaye9
#21West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/18/15 at 12:32am

One of the theatres in Signature is flexible, and they have the stage as a rectangle that the audience surrounds. Three sides of it have the audience, with fire escapes above (of course used during the show) with the fourth side housing the orchestra. If that doesn't make sense I can try to explain it more.

It's an amazing set that works really well with the show. I really can't express how incredible this production is. 

freewilma
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TweetyPie2
#23West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/18/15 at 9:37am

I just don't know if I want to see West Side Story again. I've seen it so many times. 


What I want to know is, who is TweetyPie1?
Updated On: 2/1/16 at 09:37 AM

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Hamilton22
#24West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/18/15 at 9:47am

Is a near 50 year-old Anita really necessary? 

 

 

Are you necessary? Anita looks great and she has gotten positive notices. Stop taking.

 

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Hamilton22
#25West Side Story at Signature Theatre
Posted: 12/18/15 at 9:48am

This may be the most perfect singing of the song "Maria" ever:

 

 

You must not have seen Jeremy Jordan play Tony. 


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