What is West Side Story?
Do you really know? 
About this episode
What is West Side Story? Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story” hit UK cinemas just last Friday. That makes it a perfect occasion to dedicate an episode to one of the most iconic musicals in history. What is the story about? So what makes this story so special? So how did the cinematic adaptation come on? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is hybristophilia? What is Hanukkah? What is a testicle bath? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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