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Director Steven Spielberg, screenwriter Tony Kushner, actress/executive producer Rita Moreno and cinematographer Janusz Kamiński Gee, Officer Krupke - Spielberg and the Jets make "Gee, Officer Krupke" their own through a new setting, vocal direction and choreography, while they explore the meaning of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics. Get to know Iris Menas (Anybodys) and the significance of their role. Rubins, Dan (December 2, 2021). "Review: Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Is a Whirring Rush of Euphoric Energy". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on December 4, 2021 . Retrieved December 3, 2021. Valentina relays Anita's message to Tony, who runs into the streets, begging for Chino to kill him. María arrives, to his relief, but Chino emerges and shoots Tony, who dies in María's arms. Devastated, María takes the gun and aims it at the gathered Jets and Sharks, berating them for the senseless deaths their conflict caused, before tearfully dropping the gun. As the police arrive to arrest Chino, the gangs come together to carry Tony's body into Doc's, with María following. McPhee, Ryan (May 7, 2019). "New West Side Story Movie Sets December 2020 Release". Playbill. New York City: Playbill Inc. Archived from the original on September 15, 2020 . Retrieved August 2, 2020.Snow White Actress Rachel Zegler Wins the Golden Globe". Disney Fanatic. January 10, 2022. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022 . Retrieved January 10, 2022. D'Allessandro, Anthony (March 19, 2019). "Corey Stoll & Brian d'Arcy James Join Steven Spielberg's West Side Story". Deadline. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019 . Retrieved March 19, 2019. Best of 2021: Film Critic Top Ten Lists". Metacritic. January 23, 2022. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022 . Retrieved February 3, 2022. Tribute - The late Stephen Sondheim reflects on his career and experience making West Side Story in this dedication to the esteemed lyricist.

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Prange, Stephanie (February 9, 2022). "Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' to Stream on Disney+, HBO Max Starting March 2". Media Play News . Retrieved March 27, 2022. The following year, he further explained why he felt the time had come for a new film adaptation of the musical:

America" now takes place the day after the neighborhood dance, on the streets of the Sharks' community in New York City, rather than on the rooftop of María and Bernardo's apartment on the same night of the dance, as seen in the stage show and 1961 film. [29] It also uses more of the 1961 film's lyrics than the original stage show version and speaks of Puerto Rico in a more positive light while still conveying the message that Anita prefers to stay in America. Barnes, Brooks (December 12, 2021). "Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Opens to Tepid Box Office Receipts". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021 . Retrieved December 14, 2021. ...Disney, which released "West Side Story" on its 20th Century Studios label... Spielberg's West Side Story continues filming in Essex County". News12.com. September 10, 2019. Archived from the original on September 28, 2019 . Retrieved September 28, 2019.Evangelista, Chris (December 2, 2021). "West Side Story Review: Steven Spielberg's Big, Vibrant Take On The Classic Musical Is One Of His Best Films". Slashfilm.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021 . Retrieved December 6, 2021. Spangler, Todd (February 9, 2022). " 'West Side Story' Gets Premiere Date on Disney Plus, HBO Max". Variety. Archived from the original on February 9, 2022 . Retrieved February 9, 2022.