West Side Story Is a Fitting Tribute to Stephen Sonheim

As the end credits rolled during the first press screening of West Side Story, the applause grew louder as small letters assembling the name of a giant took shape over a black screen. It was only a few days after Stephen Sondheim’s death, and his absence was greatly felt inside the SVA movie theater on 23rd street in Manhattan. The audience included many who’ve seen West Side Story in its numerous incarnations, and while they had heard these songs before, on this particular night, they felt brand new—and a bit bittersweet. West Side Story has arguably some of the greatest… Read Full Article