West Side Story

Fishko Files | Oct 4, 2017

This fall marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of West Side Story on Broadway. The show, as Sara Fishko tells us, emerged from the unease of the 1950s, which extended to the cast and creators of this historic hit. (Produced in 2001)

Google Arts and Culture has launched a digital collection exploring the legacy and history of West Side Story, featuring archival content, photographs and videos, interviews, and more.

Fishko Files with Sara Fishko

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Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister
Editor: Karen Frillmann

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