Romeo & Juliet and Westside Story The plays Romeo and Juliet and Westside Story have many similarities and differences. One major compare and contrast in the two, are the main characters. Tony, one of the main male characters in Westside Story, is comparable to Romeo; Maria of Westside St...

In approximately 1594, William Shakespeare began to write one of the most well known tragedies in history, Romeo and Juliet. Arguably, no author to date has matched Shakespeare's skill and beauty in the creation of this work. However, authors have regurgitated and will continue to regurgitate the t...

Comparison of Romeo and Juliet to Westside Story These stories are very similar. They both have characters that act the same way. As a matter of fact you would have thought the same person had written both stories. From Romeo and Tony to Tybalt and Bernardo the characters play the same role. Did...

West Side Story, a 1961 production starring Rita Moreno and Natalie Wood, is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. West Side Story is a flashy production filled with music, dance and light. It presents Shakespeare's play from a 1960's inner city perspective. In the mo...