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Mordente was then featured in the Broadway (1957) and West End productions and film version of West Side Story, during which time he met his future wife Chita Rivera, who played Anita in the original Broadway cast. In the stage version Mordente played A-Rab, and in the film he played Action.
Tony Mordente was born on 3 December 1935 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for West Side Story (1961), The Greatest American Hero (1981) and Quincy M.E. (1976). He has been married to Jean G Fraser since 30 December 1978.
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Speaker How he got the original idea for West Side Story is seems to be a bone of contention around a lot of ways.
Mini Bio. Tony Mordente was born on December 3, 1935 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for West Side Story (1961), The Greatest American Hero (1981) and Quincy M.E. (1976). He has been married to Jean G Fraser since December 30, 1978.
- December 3, 1935
The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang's leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. The dark theme, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, tragic love story, and focus on social problems marked a turning point in musical theatre.
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May 20, 2020 · Tony Mordente, who played A-rab and Action in the original Broadway and film versions of West Side Story, shares memories with Chita Rivera and Harvey Evans on Seth Rudetsky's podcast. Watch clips of his dancing, learn about his relationship with Eddie Role, and see how he became a featured player in the movie.
Summary. This documentary is about the making of the 1961 “West Side Story” film. The production examines the genesis of “West Side Story,” and its transition from Broadway musical to Oscar-winning movie. Topics addressed include: how actors were cast for the stage show; reaction to the songs composed by Leonard Bernstein; challenges ...
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