West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
2016, English. Directed by Ursula Macfarlane.
As the world prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of West Side Story in 2017, dancer Bruno Tonioli and broadcaster Suzy Klein go in search of the true stories behind the inception of this classic show. For the first time on television, they hear first-hand from those involved in the show when it opened on Broadway in September 1957, including Sondheim himself, producer Hal Prince and original cast members from both show and movie, including Chita Rivera Carol Lawrence and Rita Moreno. With the BBC Symphony Orchestra and specially cast singers, we re-live some of the wonderful music and, in the company of Suzy and Bruno, we discover how West Side Story placed the 1950s phenomena of racial tension and teenage gangs centre stage to create a hit that changed musical theatre forever.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 December 2016.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 December 2016
- Country
- United Kingdom
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
35 Up
1991 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
21 Up
1977 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
2023 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now
2019 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
28 Up
1985 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince
1978 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fuck
2006 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hamilton's America
2016 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
56 Up
2012 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic: quick answers
Is West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic worth watching?
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic?
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic yet.
Which OTT platform is West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic on?
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 December 2016. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic?
If you liked West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic, try 35 Up, 21 Up, Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me.
Who directed West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic?
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic (2016) was directed by Ursula Macfarlane and stars Bruno Tonioli, Suzy Klein, Stephen Sondheim.