West Side Story (1961)

West Side Story (Movie)

October 18, 1961

West Side Story is a 1961 film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name, adapted from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

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America (Song)

composed by Leonard Bernstein; written by Stephen Sondheim

1956

Anita, Rosalita and the Shark Girls sing this song on the rooftop.

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Maria (Song)

composed by Leonard Bernstein; written by Stephen Sondheim

Tony sings this song after his first encounter with Maria.

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One Hand, One Heart (Song)

composed by Leonard Bernstein; written by Stephen Sondheim

1957

Tony and Maria sing this song during their make believe wedding ceremony.

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West Side Story (1957) (Musical) written by Arthur Laurents; composed by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim

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West Side Story (Musical)

written by Arthur Laurents; composed by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim

1957

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The State

102 (Television Episode)

Season: 1
Episode: 2

The "Gang Fight" skit parodies West Side Story, but it uses a street gang against and Amish group and later a group of nuns.

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Bob's Burgers

Burger Wars (Television Episode)

Season: 1
Episode: 10

April 10, 2011

Bob is upset that Tina likes Jimmy Pesto, Jr., the son of his restaurant rival. Linda tells Bob, "It's kind of romantic though. Two familes at war, a budding romance...it's like West Side Story!".

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Family Guy

Chitty Chitty Death Bang (Television Episode)

Season: 1
Episode: 3

April 18, 1999

When Peter talks to Meg about not fitting in, a reference is made to West Side Story, and their finger snapping fight scenes

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The Simpsons

Elementary School Musical (Television Episode)

Season: 22
Episode: 1

September 26, 2010

At Arts Camp, the counselors teach the campers the importance of learning to deal with hecklers. They demonstrate this as the campers perform a scene from "West Side Story".

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Six Feet Under

Familia (Television Episode)

Season: 1
Episode: 4

June 24, 2001

David is talking to the dead Paco at his funeral, about it being a gang funeral. Paco tells him that his funeral is the same as any other - no Sharks, no Jets.

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Modern Family: Game Changer / Season: 1 / Episode: 19 (2010) (Television Episode)

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Mitchell asks his father if he remembers trying to teach him how to fight when he was younger. His father remembers that Mitchell quit because he learned everything he needed to know about fighting from the musical 'West Side Story'.

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The Simpsons

Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (Television Episode)

Season: 11
Episode: 3

October 24, 1999

The song Homer sings upon being given the food critic job is set to the tune of "I Feel Pretty" from the musical West Side Story.

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The Simpsons

Mom's I'd Like to Forget (Television Episode)

Season: 22
Episode: 10

January 9, 2011

After the mention of the rumble, Millhouse is excited, thinking it will be like that movie where the Jets fight the Sharks.

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Modern Family

Not In My House (Television Episode)

Season: 1
Episode: 12

January 13, 2010

Mitchell mentions West Side Story while explaining that he was a Dramatical Theater Major in college.

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The Simpsons

The Daughter Also Rises (Television Episode)

Season: 23
Episode: 13

February 12, 2012

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The Office

The Fight (Television Episode)

Season: 2
Episode: 6

November 1, 2005

Michael brags about being a tough guy who has beat up several black belts. Jim agrees that he sounds tough, and then snaps his fingers and says "When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way." Michael doesn't get the West Side Story reference.

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Glee

The First Time (Television Episode)

Season: 3
Episode: 5

November 8, 2011

The Glee club is preparing for a performance of 'West Side Story' and sings several songs from the musical and movie in this episode.

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Mad Men

The Gold Violin (Television Episode)

Season: 2
Episode: 7

September 7, 2008

Harry brags about having a meeting with Mr. Cooper. He tells the guys that Mr. Cooper asked to meet with him and only him. Kinsey teases Harry by asking "Isn't that from West Side Story?".

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New Girl

Valentine's Day (Television Episode)

Season: 1
Episode: 13

February 14, 2012

Jess asks Schmidt is "Officer Krupke", when he tells her not to go home with her potential one night stand from the bar.

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West Side Story The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Album)

by Various Artists

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West Side Story (1961)

West Side Story (Movie)

Outgoing Connections: Pop Culture Referenced in this Movie

Music referenced in West Side Story

Songs

America (Song)

composed by Leonard Bernstein; written by Stephen Sondheim

Maria (Song)

composed by Leonard Bernstein; written by Stephen Sondheim

One Hand, One Heart (Song)

composed by Leonard Bernstein; written by Stephen Sondheim

The Arts referenced in West Side Story

Musicals

West Side Story (Musical)

written by Arthur Laurents; composed by Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim

Incoming Connections: Pop Culture that References this Movie

TV/Films that reference West Side Story

Television Episodes

102 (Television Episode)

Season: 1Episode: 2

Burger Wars (Television Episode)

Season: 1Episode: 10

Chitty Chitty Death Bang (Television Episode)

Season: 1Episode: 3

Elementary School Musical (Television Episode)

Season: 22Episode: 1

Familia (Television Episode)

Season: 1Episode: 4

Game Changer (Television Episode)

Season: 1Episode: 19

Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (Television Episode)

Season: 11Episode: 3

Mom's I'd Like to Forget (Television Episode)

Season: 22Episode: 10

Not In My House (Television Episode)

Season: 1Episode: 12

The Daughter Also Rises (Television Episode)

Season: 23Episode: 13

The Fight (Television Episode)

Season: 2Episode: 6

The First Time (Television Episode)

Season: 3Episode: 5

The Gold Violin (Television Episode)

Season: 2Episode: 7

Valentine's Day (Television Episode)

Season: 1Episode: 13

Music that reference West Side Story

Albums

West Side Story The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Album)

by Various Artists

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