Central Park Film Festival Aug 22, 2013

Come out to see West Side Story - a midcentury, musical take on Shakespreare's Romio and Juliet, about a blossoming romance between two teenagers from rival gangs in New York. Starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn and Rita Moreno. Directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise.

All films will be screened on the landscape between Sheep Meadow and the 72nd Street Cross Drive. Gates open at 6:30, rain or shine, with a DJ performing until the film begins at 8:00. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Popcorn will be provided free of charge to viewers, courtesy of Bloomberg. Alcohol, glass bottles, charis, video cameras and tape recorders are not permitted.

This event is free of charge.

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