‘West Side Story’ Premiere: Photos – Hollywood Life

‘West Side Story’ Premiere Photos: See Rita Moreno, Ansel Elgort & More

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December 10, 2021 10:22PM EST

Put on your dancing shoes: ‘West Side Story’ arrives in theaters on Dec. 10. See photos of Rita Moreno, Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, and more at the Los Angeles premiere.

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‘West Side Story’ Premiere Photos: See Rita Moreno, Ansel Elgort & More

‘West Side Story’ Premiere Photos: See Rita Moreno, Ansel Elgort & More
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Here’s something to dance about: Steven Spielberg’s highly-anticipated remake of ‘West Side Story’ arrives in theaters on Dec. 10. Like the musical by playwright Arthur Laurents and the 1961 film adaption directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise, the 2021 film is a modern-day retelling of William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and follows two street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, in New York as they battle it out for control of the city. The rivalry is complicated when Tony, a member of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, whose brother is a Shark. For the remake, Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort take the reign as star-crossed lovers Maria and Tony. On Dec. 7, the stars and other celebrities descended at the Los Angeles premiere, including Steven and his wife Kate Capshaw, pictured here, for a screening. Swipe through for photos from the LA premiere of ‘West Side Story’!

December 7, 2021, 11:46PM
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Maddie Ziegler Dazzles At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Maddie Ziegler Dazzles At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Maddie Ziegler shimmers in a halter neck Missoni look at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’ in Hollywood on Dec. 7 2021. The film is set for release in U.S. theaters on Friday, Dec 10 2021. In the musical movie, the ‘Dance Moms’ alum plays Velma. Her character, a rich girl who hangs out with the Jets gang, was played by Carole D’Andrea in the 1961 film adaptation.

December 8, 2021, 9:29AM
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Rachel Zegler Oozes Star Power At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Rachel Zegler Oozes Star Power At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Rachel Zegler dazzles in skin-toned strapless Elie Saab Couture at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’ on Dec. 7, 2021. She leads the Steven Spielberg-directed film as star-crossed lover Maria opposite Ansel Elgort as Tony.

December 8, 2021, 2:50PM
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Ansel Elgort Is Dapper At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Ansel Elgort Is Dapper At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Leading man! Ansel Elgort looks dapper in a black suit at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’ on Dec. 7 2021. His part Tony was played by
Richard Beymer but sung by Jimmy Bryant in the 1961 movie.

December 7, 2021, 11:46PM
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Rita Moreno Is An Icon At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Rita Moreno Is An Icon At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Rita Moreno dazzles in a yellow-gold gown and floor-length jacket at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’ in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2021. She played the character Anita in the original film. For the new movie, which she also executive produced, Moreno plays a newly created character named Valentina.

December 7, 2021, 11:47PM
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Eddie Vedder And Wife Jill McCormick Do Date Night At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Eddie Vedder And Wife Jill McCormick Do Date Night At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Eddie Vedder and wife Jill McCormick make it a date night at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’ on Dec. 7, 2021. The Pearl Jam singer was dressed down for the evening while his wife donned a chic bow blouse.

December 10, 2021, 9:48PM
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Carol Lawrence Takes The Spotlight At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Carol Lawrence Takes The Spotlight At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Carol Lawrence wows in a red dress and matching boa at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’ on Dec. 7, 2021. The stage icon portrayed Maria in the original Broadway production in 1957.

December 7, 2021, 11:46PM
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Cierra Ramirez Wows In Black At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Cierra Ramirez Wows In Black At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Cierra Ramirez stuns in black at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’ on Dec. 7 2021. The singer — who was there as a guest — donned a little House Of CB frock which featured a flirty keyhole and sheer sleeves.

December 7, 2021, 11:46PM
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Darren Criss Is Sharp In Velvet At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Darren Criss Is Sharp In Velvet At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Darren Criss looks handsome in black velvet at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’ on Dec. 7 2021. The ‘Glee’ actor was happy to support.

December 7, 2021, 11:46PM
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Yurel Echezarreta Is Stylish In Dark Gold At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Yurel Echezarreta Is Stylish In Dark Gold At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Yurel Echezarreta looks regal in a dark gold blazer and matching trousers at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’. on Dec. 7 2021. His character Sebas is part of the Sharks.

December 7, 2021, 11:46PM
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Brianna Abruzzo Goes For Old Hollywood Glamour At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere

Brianna Abruzzo Goes For Old Hollywood Glamour At The ‘West Side Story’ Premiere
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Brianna Abruzzo stuns in a classic cream dress at the premiere of ‘West Side Story’ on Dec. 7, 2021. She evoked Marilyn Monroe vibes in the breezy gown. She plays Sorella in the film.

December 7, 2021, 11:46PM
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