West Side Story hits 65. Jerome Robbins didn't make it to the end of the shoot: his perfectionism put the production 24 days behind and $300,000 over budget, so he was let go partway through filming. He kept a…
West Side Story 65th anniversary


Irving Shulman's 1961 novelization translates the landmark musical's emotional punch into prose, giving readers direct access to the inner lives of Tony, Maria, and the warring Jets and Sharks.
West Side Story hits 65. Jerome Robbins didn't make it to the end of the shoot: his perfectionism put the production 24 days behind and $300,000 over budget, so he was let go partway through filming. He kept a…
West Side Story 65th anniversary
West Side Story (1961) transcends the musical genre, it's a true masterpiece. The choreography, the vivid colors, the palpable tension, and the heartbreak all come together flawlessly. The dance moves from the Jets and…
West Side Story 1961 masterpiece