Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose Discuss Latina Representation and ‘West Side Story’

December 9, 2021 Sophia Soto

Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose star as María and Anita in West Side Story. The film was adapted for the screen from the original 1957 Broadway show, and tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. From 20th Century Studios, The Walt Disney Company will release West Side Story in theaters on December 10.

Interview, Movies

The Cast of ‘West Side Story’ Talk Remaking a Classic at the Press Conference

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Sophia Soto

Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story will be released in theaters on December 10. Before the film’s release, The Nerds of Color had the chance to attend two press conferences with Steven Spielberg, Rita Moreno, and Tony Kushner as well as stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Corey Stoll, and Brian d’Arcy James.

Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: ‘West Side Story’ is a Beautiful Retelling Worth Seeing

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Sophia Soto

Directed by Steven Spielberg, with a screenplay by Tony Kushner, West Side Story revives the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. Now, fans of the Broadway show and original film might be wondering not only why it was remade, but if it’s worth going to see or if it does the story justice. With the stellar performances and amazing musical numbers, West Side Story has all the elements that make the story a classic and is definitely worth a trip to the movies.

Movies, Theatre

A New Sneak Peek at Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’

October 27, 2021October 30, 2021 Sophia Soto

The Walt Disney Company has released a new sneak peek of the highly anticipated film, West Side Story. Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation of the iconic musical stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Ana Isabelle, Corey Stoll, Brian d’Arcy James, and Rita Moreno. The screenplay, which will tell the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City, comes from Tony Kushner.

Podcasts, Theatre

FDI Cast 120: I Want to Cast in America!

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 Jamie

When you’re a NOC you’re a NOC all the way from your first bubble tea to your last dying day! The boss, Keith Chow, stops by to talk musicals!

Movies, Theatre

See the First Teaser Trailer for Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’

April 25, 2021April 29, 2021 Sophia Soto

During the Oscars telecast, The Walt Disney Company finally gave fans a glimpse at the new film adaptation of the musical West Side Story, which will open in U.S. theaters on December 10. To add even more to the excitement, they also released a teaser poster.