Steven Spielberg, the director of West Side Story, arrived on the red carpet just days before it’s long-awaited musical remake.
For the World Premiere of West Side Story at Rose Theater at Lincoln Center, New York City, the filmmaker, now 74, wore a chic suit with Kate Capshaw, his wife of thirty years.
He also took photos with several of his stars, including Ariana DeBose, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno.
Steven and Kate: Just days before his long-awaited musical remake of West Side Story hits theaters, director Steven Spielberg hit the red carpet
Director and stars: The filmmaker also posed with a number of his stars such as newcomer Rachel Zegler (right), Ariana DeBose (left) and the iconic Rita Moreno.
Director stepped out wearing a chic grey suit with a dark gray corduroy jacket over a grey sweater vest and grey tie, as well as a white dress shirt.
For his red carpet appearance, he wore black prescription glasses and matched grey trousers with brown shoes.
Capshaw’s wife, Capshaw, celebrated their 30th anniversary in October wearing a chic red and gray plaid dress with green heels boots.
Steven and Kate: The director stepped out in a stylish grey suit, with a dark grey corduroy coat over a grey sweater vest, grey tie and a white dress shirt
Capshaw and Spielberg met while filming Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984, when she was Willie Scott’s character.
The couple got married in Oct 1991.
Capshaw continued to act into the 1980s, 1990s, and retired after the final appearance in Due East 2001.
First meet: Spielberg and Capshaw met on the set of his 1984 movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, where she played Willie Scott
West Side Story is an adaptation from the classic 1957 musical written by Arthur Laurents. Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and Stephen Sondheim died this weekend at the young age of 91.
Rachel Zegler was chosen over 30,000 others to play the role of Maria. This is her first feature film role in this iconic role.
Ansel Elgort is Tony’s partner, Ariana deBose plays Anita, and Rita Moreno stars as Rita. Rita played Anita during West Side Story in 1964. It won 10 Oscars including Best Picture.
Rachel: Rachel Zegler (right) beat out a whopping 30,000 hopefuls for the role of Maria, making her feature film debut in the iconic role
Rita and Steven: She’s joined by a cast that includes Ansel Elgort as Tony, Ariana DeBose as Anita and Rita Moreno, who played Anita in the 1964 adaptation of West Side Story, which won 10 Oscars including Best Picture
It is set in New York City, 1950s. The story was loosely inspired from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. One girl, Maria is caught between two gangs: the Sharks and Jets.
Bernardo, her brother, is the leader in the Latinx gang Sharks. However, she fell for Tony (AnselElgort), who is a member the white gang Jets.
Tony Kushner, frequent Spielberg collaborator (Munich Lincoln), wrote the screenplay. It was adapted from the famous stage musical.
Ansel: Her brother Bernardo (David Alvarez) is the leader of the Latinx gang the Sharks, though she has fallen for Tony (Ansel Elgort, above), a member of the white gang, the Jets
Spielberg and Kushner are also collaborating on his next project, The Fablemans, a semi-autobiographical take on Spielberg’s own childhood, starring Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen and Paul Dano, set for release in 2022.
Ana Isabella (the role of Rosalia) was also spotted at the premiere wearing a beautiful black gown.
Corey Stoll plays Lieutenant Schrank and was also seen on the red carpet along with Nadia Bowers, his wife.
Coming soon: Spielberg and Kushner are also collaborating on his next project, The Fablemans, a semi-autobiographical take on Spielberg’s own childhood, starring Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen and Paul Dano, set for release in 2022
Ana: Other stars seen at the premiere include Ana Isabella, who plays Rosalia, spotted in a stunning black gown
Corey and Nadia: Corey Stoll, who plays Lieutenant Schrank in the film, also hit the red carpet with his wife, Nadia Bowers
Ariana in white. Ariana DeBose looks stunning in an elegant white floral custom-made dress by Michael Kors Collection.
Floral: DeBose’s white floral gown features a long, slitted leg. The actress was wearing strappy white heels.
Rita Solo: Rita Moreno walks the red carpet in her stunning black gown solo
Kristie and Rita: Rita Moreno offers Kristie Macosko Krieger, West Side Story producer, a hug during the red carpet
Jessica Capshaw is Kate’s daughter and Steven’s adopted child. She walks the red carpet along with Christopher Gavigan
Savannah and Michael: Savannah Guthrie is pictured on the red carpet alongside her husband Michael Feldman
Lance and Michael Kors: Lance LePere is accompanied by Michael Kors as fashion designer Michael Kors
Martin Short in grey: Martin Short graces the red carpet with a chic grey suit
Rachel Brosnahan is here: Rachel Brosnahan wears a black, stylish dress to the West Side Story premiere red carpet
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Brian: Brian D’Arcy James plays Officer Krupke at the West Side Story premiere
Josh: Josh Andress River plays Chino at the West Side Story World premiere
Kellie: Kellie Darobnick plays Mamie and opted for a black full length gown.
Annelise: Annelise Cpero (provi), wore a black strapless gown
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