Tag: West Side Story
Rita Moreno (92) steals the show from the young stars
When the Oscars are presented in Los Angeles, there is a lot of emphasis on styling. This year, celebrities are once again thrilled with glitter, shine and glamour. The Oscars…
Broadway legend Chita Rivera is dead
Chita Rivera had her breakthrough on Broadway in 1957 and has since appeared in major musical productions and numerous Hollywood films. Now she has died. The American actress, singer and…
Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” in the cinema: Dance over the abyss – culture
The verdict is harsh and unmistakable on the unbridled guys of the New York street gang who call themselves the Jets. After a violent night, marked by macho impulses and…
Stephen Sondheim was also a great teacher – culture
When I met Stephen Sondheim, he was already a legend. My mentor, Harold “Hal” Prince, with whom Stephen had had great success, introduced me. And on a pre-Christmas one “Tree…