'West Side Story': Steven Spielberg Explains Why Rachel Zegler Is the Perfect Maria (Exclusive)

A sequel to the musical West Side Story is in the works and it will focus on what happens to Maria after the death of Tony.

With Stephen Spielberg’s cinematic adaptation of musical in theaters now, it was announced that The Long Wharf Theater wants to explore Maria’s life after her West Side Story. 

Puerto Rico his friends and family used to call him Raulito, which eventually became Rauw for short.Alejandro has been on the rise for the past few years, but 2021 catapulted him into another level of success.

The stars are stepping out for the 2021 CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribute!

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterWhen “West Side Story” star Ansel Elgort appeared on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Dec.

The Color Purple, and the glitzy “Anything Goes” opening of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

West Side Story is hitting theaters this weekend, and critics are weighing in about the highly anticipated retelling of the classic musical!

Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose are ready for what comes their way. The actresses have been navigating press together for the highly anticipated musical, directed by Steven Spielberg, and formed a «natural» connection on and off the screen.«Honestly, it was really comfortable, and in true Latina fashion, we didn't speak about it at all.

, one thing everyone knew he would need is an amazing cast.A story told in 1950s New York City, the beloved musical explores a rivalry between two street gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, and the turmoil that ensues when a forbidden romance between a former Jet and the sister of a Shark sparks new conflict between the warring factions.The 1961 adaptation of directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and featuring the legendary music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen

, one thing everyone knew he would need is an amazing cast.A story told in 1950s New York City, the beloved musical explores a rivalry between two street gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, and the turmoil that ensues when a forbidden romance between a former Jet and the sister of a Shark sparks new conflict between the warring factions.The 1961 adaptation of directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and featuring the legendary music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen

, one thing everyone knew he would need is an amazing cast.A story told in 1950s New York City, the beloved musical explores a rivalry between two street gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, and the turmoil that ensues when a forbidden romance between a former Jet and the sister of a Shark sparks new conflict between the warring factions.The 1961 adaptation of directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and featuring the legendary music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen

Rita Moreno and Steven Spielberg! ET's Nischelle Turner was speaking to  director on the red carpet for the film's Hollywood premiere, when Moreno joined him and was met with a sweet birthday surprise from ET and the re-imagined classic's leading lady, Rachel Zegler.After being presented a big, pink birthday cake, Spielberg, whose birthday is Dec.

according to Insider, divulged she nearly quit the production due to offensive lyrics.In the song “America,” which is an argument between Anita’s character and her boyfriend, Puerto Rico is called an “ugly” island and an “island of tropic disease.”Moreno, who hails from Puerto Rico, said it was “awful” to hear those lyrics.“It felt horrible. And I thought, ‘I can’t do this.

, one thing everyone knew he would need is an amazing cast.A story told in 1950s New York City, the beloved musical explores a rivalry between two street gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, and the turmoil that ensues when a forbidden romance between a former Jet and the sister of a Shark sparks new conflict between the warring factions.The 1961 adaptation of directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and featuring the legendary music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen

The cast of West Side Story share a big laugh during their Town Hall appearance with Jess Cagle held at the SiriusXM Studios on Monday (December 6) in Los Angeles.

Musical fans in the Gulf states won’t be getting to see the new “West Side Story”.

, one thing everyone knew he would need is an amazing cast.A story told in 1950s New York City, the beloved musical explores a rivalry between two street gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, and the turmoil that ensues when a forbidden romance between a former Jet and the sister of a Shark sparks new conflict between the warring factions.The 1961 adaptation of directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and featuring the legendary music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen