Question

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker re-choreographed an Ivo van Hove version of this musical criticized for its use of video cameras. In a film version of this musical, two characters in a bedroom awash in blue and red lights sing a song that includes the line “hold my hand and we’re halfway there.” In this musical, a group of male characters (*) snap along to lines (10[1])like (10[1])“boy, boy, crazy boy” in the song “Cool.” Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins co-directed the 1961 film version of this musical that includes a song in alternating 6/8 (“six-eight”) and 3/4 (“three-four”) time called “America.” For 10 points, name this Leonard Bernstein musical, a modernization of Romeo and Juliet about the rivalry between the Sharks and the Jets. ■END■

ANSWER: West Side Story
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Nick MurrayDetroit Catholic Central AThomas Jefferson B6310
Aeres ZhouDetroit Country DayPlymouth6410

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