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.
The modern musical "West Side Story" was inspired by Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." It explores themes of love and rivalry through the story of two young lovers from rival street gangs.
The Mercutio of West Side Story is Riff.
In the beginning of West Side story, the story begins. LOL.
West Side Story Suite was created in 1995.
There are only two gangs in West Side Story.
The setting was the Upper West Side.
The lyricist for West Side Story was Stephen Sondheim.
Doc in West Side Story is the owner of the drugstore at which Tony works.
Pony boy is from the outsiders, not west side story.
It's the side with the story.
The character of 'Anita' sings the song 'America' in West Side Story.