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The lyrics of "West Side Story" were written by Stephen Sondheim, while the music was composed by Leonard Bernstein. This iconic musical, which premiered in 1957, is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," set in New York City. Together, Sondheim and Bernstein created a groundbreaking work that has had a lasting impact on musical theater.

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