Episode 86: West Side Story

On this week’s show, Jamie and Rob take a deep dive into one of
their favorite musicals: “West Side Story”. After exploring
the fascinating story behind the creation of this landmark classic
musical, they chat with Belgian director Ivo van Hove about his
re-imagined 2020 Broadway production. Then, they moderate an
exclusive discussion with Broadway legend Carol Lawrence and
Broadway’s latest sensation Shereen Pimentel—the original and
current Maria in conversation across 63 years! How do they really
feel about “I Feel Pretty”? Tune in to find out. This week's music:
"Prologue", "West Side Story, Original Broadway Cast". "Prologue",
"Bernstein: West Side Story, San Francisco Symphony". "Something's
Coming", "West Side Story 2020 Revival". "Cool", "I Have A Love",
from "West Side Story, Original Broadway Cast". "Tonight (Quintet)"
"West Side Story, New Broadway Cast Recording, 2009". "Mambo",
"Bernstein: West Side Story, San Francisco Symphony". "Rumble",
"Tonight", "America", and "Krupke", from the "West Side Story 2020
Revival". "Overture", "Dance at the Gym" and "Prologue" from "West
Side Story; Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". "I Feel Pretty" "I
Have A Love", and "Tonight", from "West Side Story, Original
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