Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' | Steven On Rita | 20th Century Studios

Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner, “West Side Story” tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. This reimagining of the beloved musical stars Ansel Elgort (Tony); Rachel Zegler (María); Ariana DeBose (Anita); David Alvarez (Bernardo); Mike Faist (Riff); Josh Andrés Rivera (Chino); Ana Isabelle (Rosalía); Corey Stoll (Lieutenant Schrank); Brian d’Arcy James (Officer Krupke); and Rita Moreno (as Valentina, who owns the corner store in which Tony works). Moreno – one of only three artists to be honored with Academy®, Emmy®, GRAMMY®, Tony® and Peabody Awards – also serves as one of the film’s executive producers.

Bringing together the best of both Broadway and Hollywood, the film’s creative team includes Kushner, who also serves as an executive producer; Tony Award® winner Justin Peck, who choreographed the musical numbers in the film; renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor and GRAMMY Award® winner Gustavo Dudamel, who helmed the recording of the iconic score; Academy Award®-nominated composer and conductor David Newman (“Anastasia”), who arranged the score; Tony Award®-winning composer Jeanine Tesori (“Fun Home,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie”), who supervised the cast on vocals; and Grammy®-nominated music supervisor Matt Sullivan (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Chicago”), who served as executive music producer for the film. The film is produced by Spielberg, Academy Award®-nominated producer Kristie Macosko Krieger and Tony Award®-winning producer Kevin McCollum. “West Side Story” has been adapted for the screen from the original 1957 Broadway show, with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and concept, direction and choreography by Jerome Robbins.

From 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company will release “West Side Story” in U.S. theaters on December 10, 2021.

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[wenfot]

An absolute legend. I know I'm going to cry buckets when she sings "Somewhere." Brilliant decision!

[cmvogt]

My Goodness, Rita Moreno is going to be 90 Years old Soon in a Few Days, She's the Greatest Purtea Rican Actress ever that She Won a Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and an Academy Award Winning for Best Supporting Actress.

[manuelorozco]

When Mr. Spielberg announced Seniorita Moreno's involvement in the project, I became anxious to see how this will all come together. I hope to see the finished product next week. Rita singing Somewhere will be an emotional treat!

[m.syauqiabdurahman]

When i hear Rita sing "Somewhere"
I literally bawl my eyes out
Also thanks Tony Kushner's husband for thinking of that idea

[TheEurokrafts]

No one but Steven Spielberg could pull this off. He is a genius, and I loved his interpretation.

[moviefan]

Changing Doc's character was well done. Well done Kushner

[doctorfmac]

So much NOT just "let's do a token cameo nod to someone in the film 60 years ago, yay us." Moreno at 89 effing awesome & Spielberg awesome for recognizing she had a lot to say about the film & making her a co-producer.

[dominiqueeden]

We only got that one snippet of somewhere at the end of this clip and she made me tear up. A magician! A living legend!

[Sterls_yt]

After watching both versions of the movie, Rita’s rendition is the strongest in my opinion, and never fails to bring tears to my eyes. I absolutely adore the original, but this is a rare case of a remake done right. It may not be better than the original, but it’s undeniable that there is a true passion here that’s not shown much in film nowadays.

[ognyc]

Rita is awesome & won all the awards..Go girl

[bowtoyoursensei]

Brilliant, brilliant BRILLIANT piece of casting. Genius. She. Is. A. LEGENG.

[joewhitehead]

She’s terrific!! Nothing she can’t do!

[cez]

I hope Rita gets another Oscar for her role 🙏

[davidlesh]

Another Oscar. Same film different role. How crazy would that be.

[catherinestephenson]

Just seen it guys the cast o wow it’s absolutely beautiful .Seen this original a million times but this new one is utterly breathtaking .Maria and Tony will blow you away, bring the tissues you will have a good cry 💕🇬🇧enjoyed every single second, thank you so much xxxx

[harryjnagle]

The Acting The Singing The Dancing The Music The Songs The Colour The Set and The Story is Just Awesome

[christineespinoza]

I felt so much for her in the movie because her character was put in the middle of everything of being fr both races .Because she was put through the same thing in the orginal looked down apon by the Jets and attacked that exact way by the guys .Zo it was like she was reliving it seeing what was happening.

[harryjnagle]

I Just Love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 this Movie of
West Side Story 2021 it Rocks

[sepumomas]

Wow ! Just wow ! Talk about goosebumps watching this . Can’t wait for the movie to come out this weekend! Looks amazing 😻

[Outside]

I’m only gonna see it because it has Rita’s approval. Latina legend.