Musicals have always invited moviegoers into theaters to lose themselves in gorgeous locations, snappy dialogue and enchanting songs. Many movie musicals were hits on Broadway before they were translated to the silver screen. We will rediscover how this genre evolved.
Based on Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet,” “West Side Story” won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and has been deemed “culturally significant” by the U.S. Library of Congress. The story follows Tony and Maria, who fall in love despite their social and familial affiliations. Tragically, their love cannot overcome the forces working to keep them apart. In partnership with stirring songs like “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere,” written by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins’ gorgeous choreography illuminates the tension between rival gangs.
Day/Date: Sun, Feb 25
Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: UNL Home Economics Bluilding, 1650 N. 35th St., East Campus, Room 11
Cost: $5 Registration is required for each movie. Open to OLLI members and a guest.
Register online: https://cehs25.unl.edu/wconnect/ace/quickpick.awp
Register by telephone: 402-472-6265
Please have your credit card handy.