WEST SIDE STORY "COOL" Stratford Playhouse

The Stratford Playhouse at Stratford High School in Houston, TX performs their version of "Cool" from the musical West Side Story.

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  • @chrisfrenchnyc
    @chrisfrenchnyc4 жыл бұрын

    My. Jaw. Is. On. The. Floor. I cannot BELIEVE that you even had the ambition to do the original Robbins choreography, and to see this many of you performing it THIS well... just astonishing. People have no idea how hard some of those moves are. JET GIRLS, you absolutely OWNED those moments. And killer solos from Action & Baby John. So amazingly proud of you all.

  • @RP5

    @RP5

    Жыл бұрын

    This performance is truly amazing, you're correct. My high school is about to perform Westside Story one week from today and we're doing original Jerome Robbins choreography as well. I play Action and when I tell you how many hours we've ran this number, it's insane. I am really looking forward to blowing away the audience the way the Jets did in the Stratford Playhouse edition.

  • @MathOnMain
    @MathOnMain8 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding! From the singing ability of the actors, to the dancing ability (so moves were a bit rough but that's to be expected), to the lighting, to the camera shots; this looks so professional. Almost can't believe it's a high school production.

  • @kechkur2800

    @kechkur2800

    4 жыл бұрын

    juan@ me too

  • @barbapapa9741

    @barbapapa9741

    3 жыл бұрын

    that is exactly what I was thinking. an outstanding performance! 😀😀😘

  • @ljdeacon3845
    @ljdeacon38458 жыл бұрын

    one of the best musical numbers in the world, done justice.

  • @BettinaBalser
    @BettinaBalser6 жыл бұрын

    I have seen professional productions of this show that are not this impressive. I love it.

  • @ljdeacon3845
    @ljdeacon38458 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love seeing good theatre programs with good budgets. Art was made. Beautifully.Im auditioning for this in a few weeks and can not wait to do this number.

  • @thomaskuklenski2545
    @thomaskuklenski25458 жыл бұрын

    Wow for a high school production this is actually really good. Props.

  • @detectivefiction3701

    @detectivefiction3701

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Thomas Kuklenski Oh, I think it's fantastic!! And "high school" is no longer a synonym for "mediocrity." There is absolutely wonderful work being done all the time at the high school level.

  • @ryanm7654
    @ryanm76547 жыл бұрын

    soooo good and the fact it was so good before even hitting a university level 😍😍😍

  • @CincinnatiRon
    @CincinnatiRon6 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding! These kids show a lot of maturity and bring forth the spirit of this legendary musical. The women, especially, are great in this number. Definitely not an easy show to do, requires a lot of endurance. These kids really seemed to embrace this . . .

  • @WWAHP
    @WWAHP4 жыл бұрын

    The cast did an outstanding job, but don't forget to give props to the musicians too, they also did an outstanding job.

  • @corvus1374
    @corvus13749 жыл бұрын

    not only excellent dance, but I'm impressed with the multiple cameras and the great editing of this clip. Bravo.

  • @anitacalloway3032
    @anitacalloway30325 жыл бұрын

    At first I thought it was a mistake for any non-dancers to attempt Jerome Robbins choreography. But yr mixture of ones with and without dance training made it all good. Impressively decent job. This is a tribute to your hard work, energy, and great coaching.

  • @detectivefiction3701
    @detectivefiction37017 жыл бұрын

    Oh, and two more things...1.) I love how you were able to re-create that famous "Jerome Robbins moment" of the group formation moving downstage at 4:46, and 2.) even the orchestra sounds good, and this is a very challenging score to play.

  • @jordankaplan8329
    @jordankaplan83299 жыл бұрын

    super impressive video I could hear everything clearly and the picture part wasn't blurry

  • @phangirlable
    @phangirlable5 жыл бұрын

    Fricking amazing!

  • @cruptbside
    @cruptbside10 жыл бұрын

    That, ladies and gentelmen, was accurate. Excellent work kids.

  • @joeenglert
    @joeenglert10 ай бұрын

    I was just noticing Diesel...geez, for a big guy he sure has some very acrobatic moves....pretty impressive...the rest of the cast is just beyond great

  • @christianknight727
    @christianknight7272 жыл бұрын

    I love that all 3 versions of this song (Broadway, 1961 film, and 2021 film) are all unique and different from one another giving us 3 great versions of this song.

  • @kathicampbell9258
    @kathicampbell92587 жыл бұрын

    OUTSTANDING!!!!!

  • @aplleyva
    @aplleyva5 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive , set , performance, the orchestra, Kudos to All involved

  • @ualflygal
    @ualflygal2 жыл бұрын

    That was OUTSTANDING!!! BRAVO!!

  • @isimontero6826
    @isimontero68262 жыл бұрын

    Omg this is amazing....no words

  • @yourfriendlyinternetmeatshield
    @yourfriendlyinternetmeatshield10 ай бұрын

    So, as a former theatre kid, one that prefered being in musicals than plays, I initially thought it was not the best choice to go so OG choreography (I was looking for something else, stumbled on this and checked it out, but didn't have really any context) because the scene is so, iconic and the moves and that angles with a camera and having options for more takes etc. Just makes it... illogical and overly ambitious, but even if done correctly, it's been done before and likely better, again and again... That's where I started. I've seen the musical performed live, variously, and watched the film many times, but never had the pleasure of doing so myself. This was really, quite well done. Just flat out. Knowing they weren't professional dancers and actors to the degree of an iconic film, they really still were able to embody the moments, which is no small feat for ANYONE. Taking a little effort to see what's going on and who, just adds to the impressive quality of the outcome here. I've done various dance numbers, been given the dancers equivalent to a solo in a similar high school setting, and even been pushed to greater heights of difficulty by choreographers because they knew I could meet the challenge, and even teach and choreograph others or influence that aspect of a production as such a level, but this, is really something to be proud of for everyone involved, because it isn't a few skilled dancers, it's a team of dedicated performers doing justice to a professional scene, that isn't easy for professionals. Kudos to you, and all involved. Big risk, big payoff, even from someone that started out watching it and thinking it was not a great choice with limited info. Well done. Standing ovation.

  • @Maggielicious21
    @Maggielicious216 жыл бұрын

    This was a damn fine production!

  • @danielsiegel1046
    @danielsiegel10464 жыл бұрын

    A real accomplishment. Kudos to all, especially Riff.

  • @chrisbungostudios
    @chrisbungostudios3 ай бұрын

    That's an amazing lead trumpet we hear at 5:34. Nice playing!

  • @meluuunia6949
    @meluuunia69495 жыл бұрын

    Take a shot every time someone says “boy” But no really this production is AMAZING AS HECKKKK

  • @user-sx7wo1yl7y
    @user-sx7wo1yl7y10 ай бұрын

    Incredibly difficult music, and incredible performances for high schoolers.

  • @cruptbside
    @cruptbside6 жыл бұрын

    I hope every on of these kids has earned a scholarship to SOME college for SOMEthing. That means actors, dancers, musicians, camera operators, stagers etc. Fantastic. Applause, applause, applause ....

  • @clbomo67
    @clbomo675 жыл бұрын

    First Rate. I saw the original on Broadway so many years ago...this is SUCH a great recreation . What talented people you all are!

  • @glabella7920
    @glabella79205 жыл бұрын

    Great and the music. Great Loved it very detailed Pete sr siny

  • @salcedo47
    @salcedo47 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Guys! 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @mystrokeyboardist
    @mystrokeyboardist6 жыл бұрын

    ALL OF THE KIDS IN THIS PRODUCTION NEEDS TO RUN TO HOLLYWOOD AND GET A TALENT AGENT ASAP!!! BRAVO!!!

  • @internaliproductions2177
    @internaliproductions2177 Жыл бұрын

    This is excellent!

  • @2thePtBassTuT
    @2thePtBassTuT8 жыл бұрын

    Great! I want to see the whole production!! :^)

  • @richardmcmurry9102
    @richardmcmurry9102 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!!!

  • @redfox-bs4cq
    @redfox-bs4cq8 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome!

  • @davids6898
    @davids68987 жыл бұрын

    A little too fast. A bit slower tempo allows for the spider web-like quality of the score to come through. That being stated for a high school production they all did quite a good job considering.

  • @cory3518
    @cory3518 Жыл бұрын

    Damn this is so good!!

  • @elfowl6873
    @elfowl68735 жыл бұрын

    Really good!!!!!!

  • @jmnny85
    @jmnny854 жыл бұрын

    That was impressive! 😃👏👍

  • @edwardmartinez
    @edwardmartinez2 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done in control.

  • @sirkkuhoikkala3601
    @sirkkuhoikkala36015 жыл бұрын

    This is very good! Congrats!

  • @user-eo9um6td4c
    @user-eo9um6td4c6 ай бұрын

    good show

  • @Cablecol
    @Cablecol Жыл бұрын

    I'm super impressed🎶💯👏...these are high school kids?? They can all be very proud of this production.👍 This was performed in 2014-- I wonder what they are doing nowadays on 2023.💖

  • @MultiEquations
    @MultiEquations8 жыл бұрын

    Can you please upload the whole musical?

  • @laurenjcoates
    @laurenjcoates2 жыл бұрын

    Really cool lighting design!

  • @michaelg3074
    @michaelg30748 жыл бұрын

    Well done.

  • @Gkh_lx
    @Gkh_lx7 жыл бұрын

    fantastic! very similar to the dance routine in the film really impressive and a good lighting design. I cant believe that this is a high school?!?!

  • @countalucard4226
    @countalucard42263 жыл бұрын

    The kid who started at 3:10 was very good.

  • @alexvalencic8942
    @alexvalencic89424 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @jmromerogomez1416
    @jmromerogomez1416 Жыл бұрын

    Estupenda interpretación. Felicidades.

  • @treytostie1408
    @treytostie14083 жыл бұрын

    like this song.

  • @SeaSparklesLP
    @SeaSparklesLP6 жыл бұрын

    Every clip I've seen from you guys is really well done! I was very impressed by the choreography in America and the title song in Anything Goes; you can tell everyone is very committed to their dance. My main grievance though is that I wish the actors related to their characters more so they could deliver their lines naturally. You can tell they wanted to be certain ways (flirty, threatening, mature), but they come off as high school students and it's hard to take in the stories when there's no suspension of disbelief. That said, will you be posting clips from The Addams Family? I'd love to see Full Disclosure.

  • @corvus1374
    @corvus13746 жыл бұрын

    After watching all of this show multiple times now, I have to say that McGregor Dalton is the star of the production.

  • @mcgregordalton

    @mcgregordalton

    5 жыл бұрын

    corvus13 ty :)

  • @parley78

    @parley78

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which one is he? Riff?

  • @corvus1374

    @corvus1374

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@parley78 yes

  • @parley78

    @parley78

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@corvus1374 thanks, yeah, he’s phenomenal. Do you know if he still acts or sings?

  • @corvus1374

    @corvus1374

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@parley78 I just looked him up, he's performing in Japan right now.

  • @MichaelDJ68
    @MichaelDJ684 жыл бұрын

    Good job!

  • @needleboy17
    @needleboy173 жыл бұрын

    Perfect music for puzzle games.

  • @ericascott626
    @ericascott6262 ай бұрын

    I know right 😮❤ ..

  • @barbapapa9741
    @barbapapa97419 жыл бұрын

    That is the choreography from the movie (jerome robbins)

  • @kechkur2800

    @kechkur2800

    4 жыл бұрын

    it’s not from the movie it’s from the broadway show! 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 ok riff please come to my house and cool me down 😡

  • @nickcomposer
    @nickcomposer7 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to purchase this performance on DVD? I looked on the Stratford Playhouse website and didn't see a place where DVDs can be ordered.

  • @vfutrell2416
    @vfutrell2416 Жыл бұрын

    Very good

  • @4021971
    @40219714 жыл бұрын

    This is a difficult number that is done well. I don't even think anyone can surpass the original movie though. That won't ever happen again.

  • @raymondruiz5839
    @raymondruiz58392 жыл бұрын

    Nice job.

  • @fernandabluntkrasinski9026
    @fernandabluntkrasinski90264 жыл бұрын

    I said it again, the actor who plays Riff looks like to Ansel Elgort, the actor who will play Tony in the Steven Spielberg remake of West Side Story coming in 2020

  • @kechkur2800

    @kechkur2800

    4 жыл бұрын

    no no he looks like young mickey kallan how do i know him if i’m nine?

  • @christianknight727

    @christianknight727

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t see it but I do think he sounds a lot like Mike Faist who played Riff in the 2021 film.

  • @joeenglert
    @joeenglert10 ай бұрын

    I really would love to see more musicals from this particular group...I am assuming they did more as they were at Stratford for at least three years? So I am a big fan of the 1. WSS 2. By By Birdie and 3. Chicago...So those 3 accounted for one year? So I'm hoping to see more in the future...if possible...

  • @THATBILLMOORE

    @THATBILLMOORE

    10 ай бұрын

    So, WSS was Feb.2014, Chicago was Fall of 2014, and Bye Bye Birdie was Feb. 2015. Their big show in Feb. 2013 was “Crazy for You”. 2012 was “Will Roger’s Follies”. Those are the musicals that I shot and edited and posted some of. Also check out dramatic stuff they did - “Almost Maine” and “The 39 Steps”.

  • @tb4522
    @tb45225 жыл бұрын

    Who's Riff? He was great!

  • @GospelOutside
    @GospelOutside3 жыл бұрын

    This is BROADWAY worthy!

  • @needleboy17
    @needleboy173 жыл бұрын

    *Cool.*

  • @kechkur2800
    @kechkur28004 жыл бұрын

    i have no dancing experience but i know every move to the prologue and cool

  • @johnfennessy3117
    @johnfennessy31174 жыл бұрын

    As Butch said to Sundance... Who ARE these guys. As good as it gets.

  • @kechkur2800
    @kechkur28004 жыл бұрын

    i’m a big big fan of wss

  • @veronicageorge3825
    @veronicageorge38257 жыл бұрын

    the music sounds similar to the music used in the last episode of phineas and ferb.

  • @barbapapa9741
    @barbapapa97413 жыл бұрын

    2:55 the movie choreography is showing up ....

  • @raz3905
    @raz39056 жыл бұрын

    I know this is part of the musical but there were so many double negatives in between 0:38 and 0:43

  • @kechkur2800
    @kechkur28004 жыл бұрын

    this seems like a movie because of the cuts

  • @chlomo368_2
    @chlomo368_22 жыл бұрын

    super cool

  • @chlomo368_2

    @chlomo368_2

    2 жыл бұрын

    i know right it’s pretty cool

  • @chlomo368_2

    @chlomo368_2

    2 жыл бұрын

    literally

  • @barbapapa9741
    @barbapapa97413 жыл бұрын

    could it be that they use the coreography from the movie (Jerome Robbins)?

  • @orangexlightning
    @orangexlightning7 жыл бұрын

    This play makes me wish I wasn't half Black half white. I love the Jets.

  • @veronicageorge3825
    @veronicageorge38254 жыл бұрын

    What is this school's budget for their theater department ?

  • @THATBILLMOORE

    @THATBILLMOORE

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not really sure what the school's budget is, but I do know that the program has a very active Booster Club with parents who donate a lot of time helping with costumes and such, plus different fund-raising events to help out.

  • @hasmiktumasyan846
    @hasmiktumasyan8465 жыл бұрын

    action is to west side story as race is to newsies

  • @cindchan
    @cindchan5 жыл бұрын

    You kids did a really good job on these dance numbers! But the lighting is a bit odd, as it blacks out and is too dark a lot of times.

  • @lpslovergirl1234
    @lpslovergirl12345 жыл бұрын

    Why are they walking into doc’s??? Isn’t that for Gee Officer Krupke?? Why are they doing that scene before Cool? Cool is supposed to be after Riff dies

  • @THATBILLMOORE

    @THATBILLMOORE

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cool is Riff's song ... so not sure how he's supposed to do it after he dies - he's prepping the Jets for their meeting with the Sharks pre-rumble.

  • @lpslovergirl1234

    @lpslovergirl1234

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bill Moore okay but when cOoL is preformed, it’s after riff dies in the movie version. So why is riff alive for cool and why are they going to docs before the rumble?

  • @THATBILLMOORE

    @THATBILLMOORE

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@lpslovergirl1234 - this production does it exactly as it was done in the original stage version - this is not the movie version. Things were changed and adapted differently for the movie.

  • @lpslovergirl1234

    @lpslovergirl1234

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bill Moore oooooooooooooo I had no idea, my bad

  • @THATBILLMOORE

    @THATBILLMOORE

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@lpslovergirl1234 That's OK - I didn't know the movie was the way you described until just recently (I've never actually seen the movie from start to finish - only in bits and pieces).

  • @SchoolDaze13
    @SchoolDaze134 жыл бұрын

    Did they purposely make Anybodys look exactly like Juno?

  • @user-vo3wl4mm3z
    @user-vo3wl4mm3z Жыл бұрын

    これが?近所にいるんだから不思議だよな??

  • @kenzie1r016
    @kenzie1r0167 жыл бұрын

    Choreo is amazing in this but their riff was a little flat on a lot of notes :/

  • @BethElaineSmith

    @BethElaineSmith

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kenzie Elizabeth that's the origin Jerome Robbins Choreo

  • @mattbrown2190

    @mattbrown2190

    5 жыл бұрын

    Beth Smith They have to use the original Jerome Robbins choreo because they signed a contract with Musical Theatre International. I have to use his choreo right now in my production of WSS

  • @drock276
    @drock276 Жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @onishake5740
    @onishake57407 жыл бұрын

    ぬるい笑笑

  • @gatoman3002
    @gatoman30024 жыл бұрын

    i can't take riff seriously with that thing on his forehead! what is that? he looks like a little princess, or a druid carrying a little glass of potion or a tiny flower, what the heck is that??

  • @THATBILLMOORE

    @THATBILLMOORE

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's his stage microphone

  • @gatoman3002

    @gatoman3002

    4 жыл бұрын

    i want a stage mic to wear daily.

  • @user-vo3wl4mm3z
    @user-vo3wl4mm3z Жыл бұрын

    マヤ!あのこにあいたい!はるさん、だめですよ!めかみえないのに

  • @noxomox
    @noxomox4 жыл бұрын

    it was ok . . .