Hi, janelsenor. Thanks for the heads up. The fact that people are claiming that he's using the original late 1950's Broadway Stage production of West Side Story doesn't seem true, at all. I, too, saw the mid-2000's Broadway revival, and, with West Side Story being West Side Story, I largely enjoyed it, but I looked at the whole thing with a more jaundiced and critical eye. I don't think that the Spanish dialogue worked very well either, though it was an interesting idea on the face of that.
Having said all of the above, I, too, prefer the old original 1961 film version of West Side Story, and I plan on going to see it when it comes to the movies theatres on Sunday, November 28th, and Wednesday, December 1st. I've already got tickets for myself and a friend of mine, and I'm excited. So what if we have to wear masks. we're there for the enjoyment, and it'll feel great to see a movie again.
Thank you for you good points. I, too, like the placement of "America", "Officer Krupke" and "Cool" in the original 1961 film version of WSS, as well as the order of "I Feel Pretty" being prior to the Rumble in the original 1961 movie.
Take care, stay safe, and all the best. Thanks again for your good points.
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