NebraskaGBR Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 This thread is a “combination” of music, choreography, and of course Drum Corps … “May all of the “Memories” continue …” “West Side Story” [2021] comes to the Screen [AMC] … this coming Friday, December 10th, 2021. Director/Producer: Steven Spielberg … Executive Producer: Rita Moreno The [2021] film is NOT a REMAKE of the 1961 “Classic”. It is “based” on the 1957 Broadway musical … The music is still familiar, as are some of the characters. Ms. Rachel Zegler, as “Maria”, is a new “shining Star”. Ms. Rita Moreno appears again, this time as “Valentina”; replacing Ned Glass, as owner of the Shop. … The choreography … color schemes … cinematography … appear to be something to behold … Plz check out the Trailer dropS on social media. West Side Story [the “Movie”] opened Wednesday, October 18th [1961] … West Side Story [2021] appears a little more than 60 years afterwards. At least three [3] members of the original cast are no longer with us. Ms. Moreno will be “90” years old on Saturday, December 11th [2021]. Sidenote: She is the last remaining “Main” cast member of “Singing in the Rain” [1952]. The Cavaliers brought WSS to life 39 winters ago [1982] via WGI. For Drum Corps fans … who can forget the WSS based shows of the Garfield Cadets of 1984 [37 summers ago] & the Cadets of 2009 [12 summers ago] … how quickly time passes … Mr. Spielberg brings this iconic classic [WSS] to the Screen for “a new generation/audience” … I think it’s going to conjure up some beautiful “Memories” (in many different ways) for Drum Corps fans, performers and associated Corps members. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_orangecounty Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I know of a certain corps that did West Side Story in 1974 and came within two corps of winning DCI that year. Really looking forward to seeing Spielberg's version. I hope he did it justice as it is sacred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveKathyG Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 5:50 AM, NebraskaGBR said: Mr. Spielberg brings this iconic classic [WSS] to the Screen for “a new generation/audience” … I think it’s going to conjure up some beautiful “Memories” (in many different ways) for Drum Corps fans, performers and associated Corps members. Ahhh! I see what you did there. Madison '83 and '84. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newseditor44 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 And we can't forget the classic Sky Ryders show from 1987. In my opinion one of the best adaptations to the football field.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2bo-Ns8JF8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebraskaGBR Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 "Thank you folks." I was afraid I was going to leave out some Corps ... My goof & apologies to everyone involved in the Corps I left out ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tuma Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 12 hours ago, NebraskaGBR said: "Thank you folks." I was afraid I was going to leave out some Corps ... My goof & apologies to everyone involved in the Corps I left out ... Add the 1996 Kiwanis Kavaliers (14th place) to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 2:26 PM, NebraskaGBR said: "Thank you folks." I was afraid I was going to leave out some Corps ... My goof & apologies to everyone involved in the Corps I left out ... Dude....something from WSS story was done by someone EVERY YEAR since the Rita Morena movie came out for decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFA1970 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 The movie is absolutely terrific. Just saw it yesterday. But you know this is has been done so many times in drum corp I don't know what more could be added. You can't jam 2 and a half hours of music into a 10 min show. That is what the cadets tried to do in 2009 and it was not my fav. I prefer their 1994 show. BD uses the music of WSS in One Hand One Heart but it wasn't a west Side Story show. I actually grew to admire that show from 1998. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_orangecounty Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 2:26 PM, NebraskaGBR said: "Thank you folks." I was afraid I was going to leave out some Corps ... My goof & apologies to everyone involved in the Corps I left out ... No need to apologize. It's easier to list who DIDN'T do West Side Story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_orangecounty Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 The 2021 version was fantastic! Great casting and the music was true to the original. They knew not to mess with perfection. THANK YOU Steven Spielberg! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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