A new, Jewish-led adaptation of the musical hits theaters, as cultural conversations around identity and representation have shifted dramatically since the original show. (JTA) — In 1955 ...

In a March cover story for Allure, the actor, 23, claimed that “white executives” asked her to prove her Latina heritage was ...

The actress played the role of Velma in the 1957 Broadway production of 'West Side Story' and the 1961 movie musical ...

"I kept thinking, 'Do you want me to bring my abuelita in?'" the "Snow White" actress and singer says of her experience.

D’Andrea is best known for starring in the 1961 adaptation of West Side Story. According to IMDb, D’Andrea was one of six ...

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Actor and dancer ​Carole D'Andrea has passed away at the age of 87. D'Andrea's most celebrated role was as Velma, a member of ...

Carole D’Andrea, who starred as Jet girl Velma in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and reprised the role in the classic 1961 Oscar winning film, has died at the age of 87.

Carole D'Andrea, who portrayed the Jet girl Velma in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and then in the ...

“There’s confusion because I don’t have a single ounce of Latin in my name,” Zegler said. “When I was in the running for ...