West Side Story

A woman with brown hair in a pink coat beams with a bright smile against a pink and purple background. To her right, a golden statue leans against a smiling doll in the woman's image. Said doll holds its hand in its pocket as it cocks out its hip, standing in a firm yet casual pose.

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February 19, 2024

a portrait of the late stephen sondheim.

Sondheim May Be Gone, But His Music Lives On

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

The composer's legacy lives on.…

November 26, 2022

In an article about the 2022 Golden Globes, a scene from West Side Story

The 2022 Golden Globes Were Online and Embarrassing

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association drops the ball yet again in a lackluster 'awards ceremony' that took place entirely on Twitter.…

January 21, 2022

The main characters from West Side Story against a red backdrop

‘West Side Story’ (2021) Lets Audiences Fall in Love With a New Classic

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Steven Spielberg’s remake of the famous film and stage play brings new levels of depth, cultural authenticity and social commentary to a familiar story.…

December 22, 2021

A brown Broadway sign leads the way to the Antonyos.

The Antonyo Awards Highlight Black Talent on and off Broadway

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

The virtual inaugural ceremony held on Juneteenth was a celebratory leap forward for Black lives, achievement and artistry.…

July 14, 2020

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