Witness History: Archive 2012 - West Side Story
It is 55 years since a groundbreaking musical, West Side Story, opened on Broadway.
Hear from a dancer and a producer involved in the original show.
With music by Leonard Bernstein, it transferred the story of Romeo and Juliet to New York City.
Photo: Leonard Bernstein. Copyright BBC.
Published on Tuesday, 25th September 2012.
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