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How Broadway’s ‘West Side Story’ Has Modernized for a New Audience
February 21, 2020
A new production of the beloved musical, “West Side Story” premiered on Broadway Thursday night. Vanessa Hudgens, Alec Baldwin and Liev Schreiber were some of the many stars on the red carpet for opening night. There are major differences between the original 1957 version and this new, grittier version, including the omission of the song “I Feel Pretty” and Jerome Robbins’ signature choreography. There’s also a giant projection screen on stage.
