Ivo van Hove to Direct Broadway Revival of WEST SIDE STORY

[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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About over a decade after the last revival, we’ll be getting a brand new Broadway production of West Side Story sometime in the 2019-20 season. The production is set to be directed by Tony winner Ivo van Hove, who’ll be collaborating with contemporary dance choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker on the new staging, marking the first major revival in America to deviate from original director Jerome Robbins’ iconic choreography.
http://www.playbill.com/article/west-side-story-will-return-to-broadway-directed-by-ivo-van-hove

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[Awardsfan1990 Joined: Mar 28th, 2015 Topics: 109 Posts: 6040 View Predictions]

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It’ll be interesting to see if this as minimalist of a production as his revival of A View From The Bridge.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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With Steven Spielberg moving forward with his film reboot of West Side Story, it should be interesting to see if that ends up being released sometime close to this upcoming Broadway revival’s opening.

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[Awardsfan1990 Joined: Mar 28th, 2015 Topics: 109 Posts: 6040 View Predictions]

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I know Ben Platt auditioned for the role of Tony for Spielberg’s remake. Maybe he’ll get cast here instead.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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That definitely seems possible, especially since Scott Rudin is going to be the lead producer of this revival, and he’s obviously known for attracting some exciting talent for his productions.

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[Djoko Joined: Feb 14th, 2012 Topics: 0 Posts: 230 View Predictions]

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This sounds great. I’m excited about this.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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The production will hold a nationwide open dance call for contemporary dancers of all ethnicities on December 8th.
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/194073/broadways-west-side-story-revival-to-hold-nationwide-open-dance-call/

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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Now, an open dance call has been announced for contemporary dancers in Los Angeles on January 21st.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/WEST-SIDE-STORY-on-Broadway-to-Hold-Open-Call-in-LA-20190118

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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In Michael Riedel’s latest column, he explains firsthand what to expect from Ivo van Hove’s production.
https://nypost.com/2019/01/24/west-side-story-revival-will-be-more-like-west-side-gory/

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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The upcoming revival is now accepting video submissions for the roles of Maria and Anita.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/WEST-SIDE-STORY-Revival-Accepting-Video-Submissions-for-Roles-of-Maria-Anita-20190417

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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On the one year anniversary of the (divisive) production’s opening, Broadway.com interviews Shereen Pimentel, who was starring as Maria, as she reflects on what life has been like for her throughout 2020.

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[Awardsfan1990 Joined: Mar 28th, 2015 Topics: 109 Posts: 6040 View Predictions]

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Hopefully, before the show re-opens, the producers will come to their senses, fire Amar Ramasar, and re-cast his role. It’s not like they have no time to find a replacement.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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^Are you ever going to shut the f*ck up about that? We get your distaste in Amar Ramasar having a major principal role on Broadway. You don’t need to keep reminding us every chance you get.

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[Miles Joined: Oct 22nd, 2016 Topics: 7 Posts: 1101 View Predictions]

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This is the only time he’s mentioned him in this thread… are you friends with Amar Ramasar or something??

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 135 Posts: 5970 View Predictions]

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^I don’t even know Amar Ramasar personally. And besides, I was mainly referring to Alex’s multiple posts in different threads on these forums in general. It’s perfectly understandable to have such distaste in Amar having a major role on Broadway. I just don’t think Alex needs to keep reminding us of his every chance he gets.

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