We were so fortunate on ‘West Side Story’ to have a creative team that ... and why things were getting knocked down and why the gangs were fighting over territory.” She continued: “But ...

West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed by the legendary Leonard Bernstein, with lyrics by ...

Ariana DeBose deletes post quoting criticism of West Side Story costar Rachel Zegler: 'I did not do any research' Rachel Zegler says she was asked by white execs if she was a 'legit' Latina in ...

Rachel Zegler claimed that “white executives” asked her to prove her Latin heritage during the casting process for “West Side Story.” The actress, whose latest role sees her star in the ...

The Golden Globe winner recalled “having a bunch of white executives have you prove your identity to them” while auditioning for Steven Spielberg‘s 2021 West Side Story movie musical adaptation.