West Side Story Star Explains Why ‘Cool’ Was Changed In Spielberg’s Movie [Exclusive]

In the 1961 film adaptation of “West Side Story,” there’s a song entitled “Cool” wherein Ice, played by Tucker Smith, sings, “You want to live in this lousy world? Play it cool.” That’s good advice for the here and now of 2021, where we’re winding down another tough year and maybe looking to movies like Steven Spielberg’s new adaptation of “West Side Story” for a little comfort and escape from the ongoing challenges of the real world.The thing is, Ice is a character who was created specifically for the 1961 film.

He didn’t exist in the original 1957 Broadway musical.

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