William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Tony and Maria fall in love, despite the fact that they are associated with rival street gangs -- Tony with the Jets, a "white" gang, and Maria with the Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang. |
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with the action transplanted to the West Side of New York City. Tony and Maria fall in love, despite the fact that they are associated with rival street gangs -- Tony with the Jets, a "white" gang, and Maria with the Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang. West Side Story was made into a film in 1961, directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise. Bernstein's score for the musical has been extremely popular. Some of the songs include "Something's Coming", "Maria", "America", "Tonight", "Gee, Officer Krupke", "I Feel Pretty", "One Hand, One Heart" and "Cool". |
West Side Story was made into a film in 1961, directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise.
Bernstein's score for the musical has been extremely popular. Some of the songs include "Something's Coming", "Maria", "America", "Tonight", "Gee, Officer Krupke", "I Feel Pretty", "One Hand, One Heart" and "Cool".
The Jets | The Sharks | |
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Riff, The Leader Tony, His Friend Action A-Rab Baby Snowboy Big Deal Diesel Gee-Tar Mouth Piece Tiger |
Bernardo, The Leader Maria, His Sister Anita, His Girl Chino, His Friend Pepe Indio Luis Anxious Nibbles Juano Toro Moose |
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Their Girls | Their Girls | |
Graziella Velma Minnie Clarice Pauline Anybodys |
Rosalia Consuelo Teresita Francisca Estella Margarita |
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The Adults | ||
Doc Lt. Schrank Officer Krupke Glad Hand |