The curtain has just gone down on a triple bill that contains two world premieres. Here is a first look at the Bernstein Centenary programme. The Royal Ballet celebrates the centenary of Leonard … [Read more...] about Photo Album: first look at The Royal Ballet’s celebration of Leonard Bernstein
West Side Story
Cecilia Bartoli to sing Maria in West Side Story
At next year's Salzburg Whitsun Festival, Cecilia Bartoli will sing Maria in West Side Story! The exclamation mark is my surprise at the announcement, though I have no doubt that hers will be a lively … [Read more...] about Cecilia Bartoli to sing Maria in West Side Story
Rebecca Caine answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A When did you start singing? As a professional at 19 thanks to being chucked out of the Guildhall. I always sang as a child. Why did you start singing? I simply loved it. I grew up with no tv … [Read more...] about Rebecca Caine answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Rita Moreno, as she approaches her 80th birthday
The effervescent Rita will be 80 in December. She's still going strong with stage and television commitments. We've seen her go from the singing and dancing black-haired Anita in the film of West … [Read more...] about Rita Moreno, as she approaches her 80th birthday
Remembering Arthur Laurents
Playbill's Kenneth Jonesand Adam Hetrick have complied a list of some of the tributes to Arthur Laurents - here are some: Terrence McNally: Arthur always told you what he thought, whether you … [Read more...] about Remembering Arthur Laurents
Arthur Laurents, playwright and director, dies at 93
Arthur Laurents, the playwright, screenwriter and director who wrote and ultimately transformed two of Broadway’s landmark shows, Gypsy and West Side Story, and created one of Hollywood’s most … [Read more...] about Arthur Laurents, playwright and director, dies at 93
‘It’s alarming how charming I feel.’ – Stephen Sondheim calls his ‘West Side Story’ lyrics ’embarrassing’
Stephen Sondheim appeared on ABC’s 'Nightline' on Tuesday night, and during the interview, the theater legend disclosed that he found the words to his 1957 masterpiece 'West Side Story', written with … [Read more...] about ‘It’s alarming how charming I feel.’ – Stephen Sondheim calls his ‘West Side Story’ lyrics ’embarrassing’
