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I first saw West Side Story in grade school when we took a field trip to a local high school for their production. I was completely spellbound. And have been since then.

West Side Story is an American classic. With awesome choreography, beautiful costumes, and one of the best scores ever written.  Set in the 1950's, it provides a glimpse into a bygone era. It's a timeless story that touches on a host of still-relevant social issues; racial tension, gang violence,  class struggles, and immigration.

Tomorrow I get to see it on stage once again.
And am so looking forward to it!

Have you ever seen West Side Story? Do you love it as much as I do?

All images from Vanity Fair

re-created scenes from

the film version with

Jennifer Lopez and friends.

Photographer Mark Seliger.