Who sings America from West Side Story?
Marilyn Cooper
Chita RiveraReri Grist
America/Artists
What musical is the song America from?
West Side Story
“America” is a song from the 1957 musical West Side Story. Stephen Sondheim wrote the lyrics and Leonard Bernstein composed the music.
Who wrote the song America from West Side Story?
Leonard Bernstein
America/Composers
What instruments are used in America from West Side Story?
From left to right, top to bottom:
- Bass drum.
- Vibraphone.
- Glockenspiel.
- Single tubular bell (F#)
- Bongos.
- Timpani (two of the four required are shown)
- Cowbell.
- Maracas.
Where does Tony find Maria in West Side Story?
fire escape
Tony meets Maria on the fire escape outside her building, and they confirm what we all suspected: they’ve got it for each other bad. They know they’re on opposite sides of this fight, but they don’t care. Love will do that to you.
Who is Natalie’s sister?
Lana Wood
Olga Viripaeff
Natalie Wood/Sisters
Lana Wood (born Svetlana Gurdin; March 1, 1946) is an American actress and film producer. She played Sandy Webber on the TV series Peyton Place and Plenty O’Toole in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. Her sister was film star Natalie Wood.
What was the name of the song in the West Side Story?
“America” is a song from the musical West Side Story.
When did King Kurt cover West Side Story?
The English psychobilly band King Kurt covered this song on an EP called America, released in 1986.
Who was Anita in the original West Side Story?
In the original stage version, Anita – the girlfriend of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks, and the most important female character after Maria – praises America while a fellow Puerto Rican, Rosalia, supports Puerto Rico.
Who are the female characters in West Side Story?
In the original stage version, Anita – the most important female character after Maria and the girlfriend of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks – praises America while a fellow Puerto Rican immigrant, Rosalia, supports Puerto Rico.