INART 115 Study Guide - Frederick Loewe, Meredith Willson, Shall We Dance (1937 Film)
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East side with tensions flaring between jews and catholics during the. Story was born: originally directed and choreographed by jerome robbins, west side. Story opened at the winter garden theatre on september 26, 1957 and garnered passionate reactions from critics and audiences alike: the piece has often been credited with changing the entire course of the. American musical theatre: applauding the creators" innovation in dance and musical style, time. Magazine exclaimed robbins" energetic choreography and bernstein"s grand score accentuate the satiric, hard-edged lyrics of sondheim and. Maria, chita rivera as anita, and won six tony award nominations including best musical of 1957: jerome robbins won the award for his groundbreaking choreography and. Oliver smith took home the prize for best scenic design: also nominated were carol lawrence for best supporting actress, max. Goberman for best musical director and irene sharaff for best costume. Richard beymer as the star-crossed lovers maria and tony and rita.
