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West Side Story (1961)
 Who was considered for West Side Story?

Anna Maria Alberghetti
The Tony winning Broadway soprano was considered for both leading female roles.
Actor who got the part: Natalie Wood

Elizabeth Ashley
The gifted Ashley was considered for "Maria."
Actor who got the part: Natalie Wood

Warren Beatty
Warren Beatty was a prime contender for the role of "Tony."
Actor who got the part: Richard Beymer

Richard Chamblerlain
The TV and recording heartthrob was considered for the role of "Tony."
Actor who got the part: Richard Beymer

Bobby Darin
The popular singer was considered for a leading role.
Actor who got the part: Richard Beymer

Troy Donahue
The teen idol and heartthrob was considered for the role of "Tony."
Actor who got the part: Richard Beymer

Audrey Hepburn
Directors Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise wanted Hepburn for the role of Maria, but she declined, due to other commitments.
Actor who got the part: Natalie Wood

Jill St. John
Was considered for a role.

Gary Lockwood
Considered for the role of "Tony."
Actor who got the part: Richard Beymer

Anthony Perkins
Was considered to play "Tony."
Actor who got the part: Richard Beymer

Suzanne Pleshette
Was considered for a major role.
Actor who got the part: Natalie Wood

Elvis Presley
Elvis turned down the role of Bernardo. George Chakiris won an Oscar for the part.
Actor who got the part: George Chakiris

Burt Reynolds
Seriously considered for a major role.
Actor who got the part: Richard Beymer

Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera, who played "Anita" on Broadway, auditioned for the film version.
Actor who got the part: Rita Moreno



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