From the very start of Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, this superb filmmaker distinguishes his spectacular remake from its classic predecessor, and he does it with dirt. The familiar whistle of ...

Stephen Sondheim penned those lyrics for “West Side Story” almost 70 years ago, but his words are proving to be a modern-day prophesy. Another snippet from the musical — “Tonight, tonight … won’t be ...

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ...