Rachel Zegler was cast in the role in 'West Side Story', a role that 30,000 applicants were vying for. 🎥
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As Stephen Sondheim says, "reinterpretation keeps the theater alive"! 🎭
Spielberg's directorial comments surprised the cast more than once! 😂🎥
Why did Spielberg refuse to subtitle the Spanish dialogues? 👀
The musical is a modern retelling of 'Romeo and Juliet'! 🎼
New York City is beautifully transformed for the film shooting! 😮
Broadway queen, Sierra Boggess, performs the Musical's balcony scene! ⭐
Can the dynamic of the 1961 'West Side Story' be re-done?! 💃🏽
Will the updated musical live up to Spielberg's epic reputation? 🎬
Teen youtuber Rachel played the role of Maria in high school too! 😍🎶
The film differs from the original with new scenes and dialogue. 🤗
Rachel will make her film debut in Spielberg’s 'West Side Story.' 🎭
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