The Shakespearean play that inspired the hit musical West Side Story is Romeo and Juliet. West Side Story is a modern adaptation of the classic tragedy, with the story transposed to the streets of New York City and the warring families replaced by rival gangs.
If this question means "What modern-day musical was inspired by Romeo and Juliet?," the answer is West Side Story, by Leonard Bernstein.
The Mercutio of West Side Story is Riff.
In the beginning of West Side story, the story begins. LOL.
There are only two gangs in West Side Story.
West Side Story Suite was created in 1995.
The setting was the Upper West Side.
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.
It's the side with the story.
The character of 'Anita' sings the song 'America' in West Side Story.