Classic Musicals Film Lecture Series: West Side Story In-Person
Join Doug Swiszcz on Wednesdays in May at 1 pm for this Classic Musicals Film Lecture Series. From dazzling dance numbers to unforgettable melodies, experience the magic, history, and behind-the-scenes stories of Hollywood’s most beloved musicals. A brief film lecture will proceed each film.
Wednesday, May 21 - West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein’s music and Jerome Robbins’ choreography enliven this transfer of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to 1950s New York, where two young lovers get caught in the feud between two rival street gangs. With Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris. Winner of 11 Academy Awards.
1961 – 2 hrs 34 min – Not rated
Presented with one 15-minute intermission
Complete Series:
- May 7 - Singin’ in the Rain
- May 14 - South Pacific
- May 21 - West Side Story
- May 28 - My Fair Lady
Sponsored by The Friends of the Barrington Public Library.
