West Side Story

Login Or Register To Interact: Favorite Like Dislike Follow Note

Where Rivals Unite: Celebrate the Heart and Soul of West Side Story!

In a dance of rivalries, love blossoms between Tony and Maria amidst gang warfare. Their dreams clash with harsh realities, echoing a timeless tragedy of passion and prejudice, where the heartbeat of NYC fades with each falling star.

West Side Story Trivia

In "West Side Story," which character is the leader of the Sharks? (Expert)
#1: Tony
#2: Riff
#3: Bernardo
#4: Chino
What famous Shakespearean play is "West Side Story" based on? (Expert)
#1: Macbeth
#2: Romeo and Juliet
#3: Othello
#4: A Midsummer Night's Dream
0/0 Correct

West Side Story Fun Facts

The original Broadway production of West Side Story opened in 1957 and is known for its innovative blend of dance and storytelling, featuring choreography by Jerome Robbins that was so influential it changed the way musicals were staged.
The role of Anita was originally offered to Chita Rivera, who later became famous for her portrayal in the original Broadway production.

West Side Story Polls

What's your favorite song from West Side Story?
"Tonight"
"Maria"
"America"
"Somewhere"
Show Results
Which character do you relate to the most in West Side Story?
Tony
Maria
Anita
Riff
Show Results

If You Love West Side Story You Might Also Enjoy Discovering:

Books: Romeo and Juliet The House on Mango Street A Streetcar Named Desire The Outsiders A Midsummer Night's Dream Everything I Never Told You Beneath a Scarlet Sky The Night Circus The Secret History One Hundred Years of Solitude


Movies: The Greatest Showman In the Heights La La Land Mamma Mia! Fame Hairspray Chicago Rent

Music: In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda Rent by Jonathan Larson Avenue Q by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Newsies by Alan Menken Dear Evan Hansen by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Fun Home by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron The Prom by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin

TV Shows: High Fidelity The Prom The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Glee Hamilton: An American Musical Pose Schmigadoon! Fosse/Verdon Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist In the Heights: The Musical

Video Games: Celeste Life is Strange Undertale Firewatch Hades Spiritfarer Gris Oxenfree
Become a member of Fan Abyss to get personalized recommendations based on your favorites!