This brilliant (The New Republic) film sets the ageless story of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York. Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and scripted by ...

West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed by the legendary Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by ...

The entertainment world, including stars Rita Moreno, Debbie Allen and Ariana DeBose are mourning the loss of Broadway icon ...

Banas also appeared on screen in "Mary Poppins," "Bye Bye Birdie," and more Bobby Banas, best known as Joyboy in the 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story, has died. He was 90 years old. His son ...

West Side Story's original Anita Ariana DeBose wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar 60 years after Rita Moreno won for same role West Side Story star Rachel Zegler invited to present at the Oscars ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The 2021 remake of "West Side Story" is now available to stream at home. Though the movie got ...