More West Side Story History

Some of the West Side Story Original Broadway Cast interviewed 60 years later.
Taken from Google Arts and Culture

Martin Charnin, who originally played the Jet named “Big Deal” (who wears the glasses and the brimmed hat), went on to become the director and lyricist of the musical Annie and many other Broadway shows. Charnin is directing an upcoming documentary which includes interviews with most of the surviving members of the cast and creative team.

Carmen Gutierrez, who played Teresita in the original cast of West Side Story, remembers her audition for the new musical.

Grover Dale, who played Snow Boy (one of the Jets) in the original production, teaches the opening number to a dance class.

Carol Lawrence remembers the photo shoot for the iconic image of Maria and Tony running down the street.

These selections are part of an upcoming documentary, West Side Story, the Story.