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
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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"
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Which character do you relate to the most in West Side Story?
Tony
Maria
Anita
Riff
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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
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
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