.rachelzegler on how proud she is to play Maria in West Side Story: 'It's so important for that next generation to see someone that looks like them.' 'Something's Coming: West Side Story' airs Sunday at 7/6c on ABC. Next day on Hulu.
Legendary lyricist Sondheim spoke in an interview for a new “20/20” special on the impact of ‘West Side Story.’Stephen Sondheim is a name synonymous with American musical theater.
His home was filled with mementos of someone with years of accomplished work. Every wall was covered with drawings, paintings and art representing his countless productions. Sondheim mentioned that every piece of art, which included a rendering of the monkey from"Sunday in the Park with George," had meaning to him.Sondheim said the idea of Spielberg doing a reimagined version of"West Side Story""excited" him.
When writing lyrics to a story, Sondheim said he tried to imagine getting into character as the actor portraying it would. When writing"Tonight, Tonight," one of the most iconic musical numbers of all time and a pivotal moment in"West Side Story," Sondheim described making that simple lyric into"anticipation" of a moment to come between multiple characters.
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