Tony & María
Romeo and Juliet in New York
The love between Tony and the Puerto Rican María, divided by the gang war between the Jets and the Sharks: "Romeo and Juliet" relocated to 1950s Latino New York.
01Why it matters
It is one of the greatest musicals ever and a pioneering portrait of Latino love in the US, remade by Spielberg in 2021.
02The conflict
The hatred between white and Puerto Rican gangs.
03The iconic moment
The "Tonight" duet on the fire escape.
04What survived
The music of Bernstein and Sondheim; the 1961 and 2021 films.
05Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Tony & María famous?
It is one of the greatest musicals ever and a pioneering portrait of Latino love in the US, remade by Spielberg in 2021.
How does the story of Tony & María end?
The "Tonight" duet on the fire escape. The music of Bernstein and Sondheim; the 1961 and 2021 films.
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