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The New Broadway Cast

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West Side Story" was revived at the Palace Theatre on Broadway in March 2009, directed by Arthur Laurents, the playwright of the original 1957 version, with new costumes and sets, English lyrics and some dialogue changed to Spanish, and a more realistic portrayal of the Puerto Rican immigrant group. The production also features new costumes and sets. The role of Maria was played by Josefina Scaglione, who made her debut on Broadway from Argentine opera, and Karen Olivo (Tony Award winner for Best Supporting Actress), who played the original Vanessa in "In the Heights," was cast as Anita. It was highly acclaimed for its timelessness and "closer to the truth than the original. Here is a new interpretation of "West Side Story" for our time.