Assimilation, Immigration, and the Dance-Nation within West Side Story

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming production of 'West Side Story' at the Paper Mill Playhouse and its cultural significance.

“West Side Story” is making its way to the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn this May and we could not be more excited. If you’re unfamiliar with the classic tale, we suggest you buckle up and get ready for an evening of music you’ll be singing all the way home, and likely for the foreseeable future. Chances are you’ve already heard the most famous songs whether you’ve seen the musical or not. “I Feel Pretty,” “Somewhere,” and “America” have solidified their status in the pop culture zeitgeist...

Topics covered

• West Side Story
• musical theatre
• immigration
• dance
• pop culture

Keywords

• West Side Story
• musical
• Paper Mill Playhouse
• dance
• immigration
• pop culture
• music

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: West Side Story

Places: Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn

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