On the mean streets of New York City, two gangs are in a long-lasting duel. The Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang, grapple with the difficulties of assimilating into American society. The Jets, the "American" gang, want to resist newcomers entering their territory. In the midst of this rivalry, a Jet, Tony, falls in love with a beautiful Sharks' girl, Maria. After a fight between the Jets and the Sharks, Tony ends up killing Maria's brother, Bernardo. Bitter over losing Maria's love and the death of Bernardo, Maria's Puerto Rican suitor, Chino, shoots Tony dead.
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In the beginning of West Side story, the story begins. LOL.
The Mercutio of West Side Story is Riff.
There are only two gangs in West Side Story.
West Side Story Suite was created in 1995.
Pony boy is from the outsiders, not west side story.
Doc in West Side Story is the owner of the drugstore at which Tony works.
The lyricist for West Side Story was Stephen Sondheim.
The character of 'Anita' sings the song 'America' in West Side Story.
Yes.... There where many fights in the the movie West Side Story
East West Side Story was created on 1995-09-26.
Upper West Side Story was created on 2012-01-24.
The original conception of the idea was in 1949 but in 1955 with an influx of Puerto Ricans settling on the West Side the story was changed to 'West Side Story'. In 1957 the show opens.