Win tickets to see “West Side Story” on the big screen!
In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sun June 24 and Wed June 27!
“When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way! from your first cigarette your last dyin’ days.”
CMH continues into our 3rd year of our partnership with Fathom Events – with the 7th of our 14 movie ticket giveaways for 2018, courtesy of Fathom Events!
That said, we’ll be giving away EIGHT PAIRS of tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: West Side Story” – the musical masterpiece — the way it was meant to be seen — on the Big Screen!
In order to qualify to win a pair of movie tickets via this contest, you must complete the below entry task by Saturday, June 9 at 6 PM EST.
We will announce the winner(s) on Twitter on Sunday, June 10, between 6PM EST and 7PM EST. If a winner(s) does not have a Twitter account, we will announce that winner(s) via this blog in the comment section below.
The film will be playing in select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day-only event on Sunday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 27 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time. Winners will be responsible for their own transportation to the Event. Only United States entries are eligible. Please click here before you enter to ensure that the Event is scheduled at a theater near you and that you are able to attend. (please note that there might be slightly different theater listings for each date)
ENTRY TASK (2-parts) to be completed by Saturday, June 9 at 6PM EST…
1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post
THE QUESTION:
What is it you love most about West Side Story? And if you haven’t seen it yet, why do you want to see it on the Big Screen now?
2) Then TWEET* (not DM) the following message:
I just entered to win tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics Presents: West Side Story” on the Big Screen courtesy of @ClassicMovieHub & @FathomEvents #EnterToWin #CMHContest link here: http://ow.ly/72fF30k5Sen
*If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can still enter the contest by simply answering the above question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog — BUT PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ADD THIS VERBIAGE TO YOUR ANSWER: I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
NOTE: If for any reason you encounter a problem commenting here on this blog, please feel free to tweet or DM us, or send an email to clas…@gmail.com and we will be happy to create the entry for you.
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About the film: This electrifying musical, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics from Stephen Sondheim, sets the ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in the slums of 1950’s New York. West Side Story explores the rivalry between two teenage street gangs – white working-class Jets and Puerto Rican Sharks. When a member of the Jets falls in love with the sister of the Sharksʼ leader, things look hopeful at first, but rapidly go downhill. Illustrating the events are many memorable song and dance numbers such as ʻAmericaʼ, ʻSomewhereʼ and ʻI Feel Prettyʼ.
Please note that only United States residents are eligible to enter this giveaway contest. (see contest rules for further information)
BlogHub members ARE also eligible to win if they live within the Continental United States (as noted above).
Good Luck!
–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub
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I love the songs in this musical!
I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
Thanks so much for entering Lauren. And Good Luck 🙂
I DID it in High School. And I DO know their LAST names.It’s in the novelization.
Riff Lorton/ Tony Wyzek/Bernardo&Maria Nunez/Chino Martin/Anita Palacito. Glad Hand’s REAL name is Murray Benewitz. George Chakiris did WSS in London before the film playing Riff HIMSELF.
Hi Vicki, I can’t seem to find your tweet. Could you please confirm that you tweeted? Thanks!
I like that the movie is Romeo and Juliet as a musical. I saw it on tv when I was quite young, so I would like to see it again. The soundtrack is good and Natalie Wood was just beautiful.
I do not have a Twitter account,so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
Thanks so much for entering Helene, and Good Luck 🙂
What I love the most about West Side Story is the classic songs and music by Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein like Somewhere, Maria, and America. What I also love the most about West Side Story is the love story between Maria and Tony. I also love Rita Moreno’s acting and singing in the America number.
One of the best musicals ever… great songs, story and actors! To see it on the big screen would be wonderful!
Oh, this is such a great classic movie/musical! I love the story, love the music, love the actors! This will be so fun to watch on the big screen!
I do not have a twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
Thanks so much for entering and Good Luck 🙂
There are do many things in Westside Story that are just as relevant today. Different parts of society trying to get along(or not). I love Natalie Wood in everything, but Rita Moreno stole the show
“What is it you love most about West Side Story?” Ultimately, I think it’s the Sondheim poetry. Need there be more? No.. even as any number of us vs them parallels persist these six+ decades on.
I was quite young when I saw West Side Story. It was the first time I saw my people -people from Puerto Rico being portrayed on screen. It didn’t matter that it was a movie, to me it was real. The costumes and the customs were familiar to me. The over protective brother, the wearing of white until you got to a certain age. The accents….reminded me of my mother and my aunts. This movie spoke about a subject that many were not comfortable speaking about, racism. And it’s as relevant today as it was so many years ago.
And I hope that the generation of today get to love it as much as the rest of us has.
It’s been almost 35 years since I last watched this classic musical with my Mother on television. It was one of her favorites and it holds special memories for me. Seeing it on the big screen would be an amazing experience. Thank you.
*I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
Thanks so much for entering Daniel, and Good Luck 🙂
I enjoy very few musicals, but this is my favorite because it is so wonderfully shot – every scene just pops off the screen, and all the performances cannot be improved.
I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
I love the soaring music and the leaping dance moves. I’ve seen this on stage and on the small screen but never on the big screen and would love to have the immersive experience of seeing this movie in its proper setting.
Thanks so much for entering Gloria, and Good Luck 🙂
Hi Annmarie,
I just got back from seeing this with my ballet-dancing 9-year-old granddaughter. The family is on a campaign to expose her to as many different dance styles and energies as possible. She loved it and pointed out where ballet influences surfaced in many of the dances. Thank you for managing this contest. We had a grand time. The tickets were much appreciated.
Oh that is so lovely!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me 🙂
I’ve never seen West Side Story but I’d love the opportunity to see it now. I appreciate the classics and this is one of them!
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This was the first movie musical that I studied in Junior High Music class (37 years ago). I was so taken by the story, the music, and the vivid colors that it always left an impression on me. Would love to watch on the big screen!
I Love the Timeless Story of Romeo and Juliet retold as a Modern Musical.Music Composed by Sondheim and Bernstein are Treasures that are ageless.
George Chakiris gave a fabulous performance as
Shark Leader and our Heroine Maria’s Brother, Bernardo .Rita Moreno as Bernardo’s Love and Maria’s friend ,Anita gave Oscar Caliber performances.
Russ Tamblyn former child actor and Dancer as Jet Leader and Tony’s BFF was fabulous.
The movie told of Love and Racism. Gang Violence and forbidden Romance.
A Rumble gone bad set the tone for things to perhaps change.
I have loved this film since I was a child.I own the Bluray 50th Anniversary and have seen productions of play.I know every song .my favorites being tonight soliquy sung by jets,sharks Tony,Maria,and Anita.I feel pretty ,and I like to be in America.I so want to see it on the Big Screen
Love, love, love the music and dancing!!!
“West Side Story” is no doubt one of the best musicals every put on film. There’s not a bad song throughout, a brilliant score, great choreography, the storytelling is innovative and it has Russ Tamblyn in it, well before “Twin Peaks” (let alone “War of the Gargantuas” and “Satan’s Sadists”).
Definitely want to see it in a theater already!
First heard a song from this movie in a high school drama class over 50 years ago and was intrigued, but can’t remember seeing the movie on the big screen so would absolutely love to!
I do not have a twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message
I think it’s going to be wonderful on the Big Screen… Thanks so much for entering and Good Luck 🙂
Filmstruck seems as though it was made for me! I would rather watch the classic movies than the newer ones. Drama, comedy, cult classics, foreign and musicals. They have it all!
Hi Candy, I will move your FilmStruck comment over to the FilmStruck contest page for you — but please confirm that you tweeted because I can’t seem to find your tweet. Thanks!
I love classic movies, so yes I would love to win!
Hi Candy, this contest is over, but we’re giving away more movie tix this month — including Big — as well as lots of books and dvds, so be sure to check out the other contests.
I can’t wait to see this film on the big screen. What could be better? It is a modern day Romeo and Juliet with plenty of music and dancing. I saw Rita Moreno at one of the TCMFFs. She also was in love with a famous Nebraskan–Marlon Brando. Read her bio.
So many wonderful actors. I’m going whether or not I win tickets but tickets are even better.
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