Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Gee, Officer Krupke!

I'd just like to announce my supreme appreciation of West Side Story. For yall who don't know what West Side Story is about, here is a brief overview for you: The two enemy clans are called the "JETS!" and the "SHARKS!" and both fued over who the rightful turf-owner is. The Jets, being racists bully the Sharks, and the Sharks being testosterone filled hooligans fight back. Resulting in impending doom and tragedy when Romeo who is Tony and Juliet who is Maria, fall in forbidden love. Bernardo dies, Whats-his-face dies. They reconcile. The end. HOWEVER, the big twist is: it's set in the slums of 80's America! HOW ABOUT THAT EH?!

Pretty much the most amazing musical, with all the greatest musical hits you could ever dream of coming from this simple, humble and slightly plagirised fiasco! My favourite numbers are: "Gee, Officer Krupke", "MARIA!", "America!" (thanks Gen), "A Boy Like That", "Stay Cool" and of course the "Tonight" quintet. No-one could ever imagine being as cool and groovy as the West Side Story cast, and with their impressive dance moves, clicks, singing, gang fighting skills and acting, they are at the top of the BRILLIANT MUSICAL list. :)

So stay cool boy, and enjoy this video, Maria, sung by the legendary TONY! Because as the Jets so rightly put it: "we're disturbed, we're disturbed, We're the most disturbed, Like we're psychologic'ly disturbed!"
THIS POST IS DEDICATED TO PAIGE KERIN AND BELLA ROSS. and quesas Mr Quinn....

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