What famous Shakespeare's play is 'West Side Story' based on?

Answer 1

The musical does have some truth to it. Even though it is not completely autobiographical. In the time that the musical was based on the truth was that there was friction between a growing population of Latin American immigrants. Gangs would fight eachother. West Side Story is also a version of Romeo and Juliet if you look at the story line except Maria does not die in the end.

Answer 2

Takes place in late 50's early 60's Involves two rival gangs, Jets and Sharks Deals with the ideas of racial tensions and divisions between New York street kids during that time period Resembles Romeo and Julliet Lenord Bernstein did the music

Answer 3

The story of West Side Story was based on Romeo and Juliet, a play by William Shakespeare. The Jets and the Sharks correspond to the Capulets and the Montagues and Verona is changed to New York City.

Answer 4

I dont know if west side storys a true story but i know on the 50s the Italians and the puerto ricans had beef with each other

Answer 5

West Side Story is a modern Romeo & Juliet.

Answer 6

It is modeled on William Shakespear's play Romeo and Juliet.

Answer 7

Romeo and Juliet

Answer 8

Romeo & Juliet