Ariana DeBose tears up over West Side Story star Chita Rivera's death: 'Because she was, I am' Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose pay tribute to Chita Rivera, West Side Story's original Anita Ariana ...

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 ...

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 ...

LA Opera can offer a production of West Side Story when it kicks off its 40th anniversary season in September at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The 2025-26 season also includes concerts by tenor ...

Four of the biggest performing arts groups in the area have joined forces for a production of "West Side Story." The partnership involves BalletMet, CAPA, Columbus Symphony and Opera Columbus.

Perhaps his biggest success was with his musical West Side Story - a re-telling of Romeo and Juliet updated and moved to New York City. He was also a celebrity and regularly appeared on TV.

Broadway legend and two-time Tony winner Chita Rivera, best known for originating the role of Anita in the 1957 stage production of West Side Story, has died. She was 91. Rivera passed away ...