A West Side Story’s inspired quinceañera

Five decades after its historic debut, a timeless classic returns to dazzle audiences young and old with beloved songs such as “Maria,” “America,” “Tonight,” and “I Feel Pretty.” Get ready to dance to the music included in the “West Side Story” limited edition collector’s set.

The 50th Anniversary Edition boasts hundreds of hours of restoration, new 7.1 digital audio, and a collection of bonus features spotlighting the thrilling songs and iconic dances of the original film that could sparkle your quince party with fifties young rebel glamour.

Based on the hit Broadway musical of the same name, the iconic film “West Side Story” was released 50 years ago with a record-breaking ten Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Directing and Best Scoring of a Musical Picture, the film took home more awards than any other movie-musical in the history of cinema at that time.

This monumental production, conceived and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, features the timeless lyrics of master American composer Stephen Sondheim, magnificent score by Leonard Bernstein and heartfelt book by playwright Arthur Laurents.

This film directed of Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950’s New York. A love affair is fated for tragedy amidst the vicious rivalry between two street gangs – the Jets and the Sharks. When Jets member Tony (Richard Beymer) falls for Maria (Natalie Wood), the sister of the Sharks leader, it is more than these two warring gangs can handle.  As tension mounts, a battle to the death ensues and innocent blood is shed in a heartbreaking finale.

“West Side Story: 50th Anniversary Edition” showcases rousing performances by Best Supporting Actress® winner Rita Moreno, Best Supporting Actor® winner George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn.

The Blu-ray will be available in a Limited Edition 4-Disc Boxed Set featuring 2 disc Blu-ray, newly-restored DVD, Tribute CD and collectible memorabilia, as well as a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray + newly-restored DVD.

“West Side Story” stars Rita Moreno, George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn were honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the world famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre this morning. An exciting celebrity-filled red carpet premiere will take place later in the evening with Moreno, Chakiris and Tamblyn. Additional VIPs include Quentin Tarantino, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, David Cross, Mark Salling, Jason Ritter, Alexis Bledel, Amber Tamblyn, Adam Shankman, Kenny Ortega, Marilyn Manson, Joe Mantegna and Nigel Lythgoe, among others.

Watch the VIDEO interview with RITA MORENO, at the 50th edition premiere in Hollywood edited with musical numbers from the original movie:

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