West Side story: cultural perspectives on an American musical

"There's a place for us" : reflections on an American musical

From Gangway! to Broadway : genesis of the musical

"Music about music" : Bernstein and West Side story

"Mambo!" : West Side story and the Hispanic

"I and Velma ain't dumb" : the women of West Side story

"A boy like that" : the gangs of West Side story

From the West Side to the East Side : reception and revision

"Finale"

Appendix A: Lyrics to select songs

Appendix B: Chronology

Appendix C: Cast and crew of various productions, including award nominations and wins.