tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post8375591106051257340..comments2024-03-06T06:53:01.863-05:00Comments on JK's TheatreScene: REVIEW: West Side StoryJKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04782634274496834578noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post-3238915455811623702010-01-24T00:03:49.262-05:002010-01-24T00:03:49.262-05:00Yes, the DC run was at the National. I didn't...Yes, the DC run was at the National. I didn't know that about Bob Fosse. I learn so much reading this blog. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post-82021226590615623172010-01-23T16:29:06.850-05:002010-01-23T16:29:06.850-05:00Hey Jeff,
I saw West Side Story last summer and l...Hey Jeff,<br /><br />I saw West Side Story last summer and luckily all the principals were in! It was my first time seeing the show on stage (I'd seen the movie) and I enjoyed it immensely. <br /><br />The music is gorgeous and oh, those leaping, pirouetting gang members! And Josefina Scaglione is lovely. <br /><br />The Spanish did bother me a bit, since I don't understand the language. And I think it did interfere with my "getting" a pivotal scene. <br /><br />But still, all in all a terrific experience.Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076517542540421210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post-10072166948754409612010-01-22T22:12:19.169-05:002010-01-22T22:12:19.169-05:00Hey londynNow!
LOL! Yes, I did return your email...Hey londynNow!<br /><br />LOL! Yes, I did return your email. No worries. I always check my spam folder, but I'm sure I've deleted things by accident, too. In fact, your email that I responded to started in my spam. (I just told you to keep writing me at the email address!)<br /><br />The show played at the National in DC, right? I think the original production tried out there as well. I always feel sad when I think of that theatre because one of my heroes, Bob Fosse, collapsed on the street corner near the stage door there, and soon after died.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for writing and being a nice part of this blog.<br />JeffJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782634274496834578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056238063013699574.post-36833311310118881452010-01-22T17:47:23.089-05:002010-01-22T17:47:23.089-05:00I saw West Side Story a year ago, during the pre-B...I saw West Side Story a year ago, during the pre-Broadway DC run. I'd never seen it before, not even the movie. Knowing the movie would have been helpful with the Spanish, but not understanding every word didn't bother me. I could usually get the gist. It was also my first time seeing Karen Olivo on stage (I didn't see ITH for the first time until this past summer). She was spectacular and I enjoyed the show. The music was wonderful, some of which I was already familiar with. I think America was my favorite number. I'm glad you enjoyed the show so much.<br />BTW, I think you may have emailed me, but it landed in my spam box, and I hit delete a nano second too soon. Or I could be imagining that and, if so, disregard this bit of the message. londynNowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com