The musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The Sharks, who are recent migrants from Puerto Rico, and the Jets, who are white, vie for dominance of the neighborhood, and the police try to keep order.[1] The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang's leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks.
Tony Awards and Nominations for West Side Story
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Best Musical | |
| 1980 | Best Revival | |
| 2009 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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A Case for the Existence of God
Meldrum Theatre at the Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse (3/28 - 4/12) | |
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Little Shop of Horrors
On Pitch Performing Arts (OPPA!) (10/24 - 11/15) | |
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Contemporary Play Festival
West Campus Mainstage Theatre (3/7 - 3/8) | |
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She Loves Me
On Pitch Performing Arts (OPPA!) (2/7 - 3/1) | |
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High School Musical
West Campus Mainstage Theatre (5/30 - 6/14) | |
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You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
On Pitch Performing Arts (OPPA!) (9/19 - 10/4) | |
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