George School's Musical Theater and Stagecraft classes presented West Side Story (book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim) on Friday, February 19, and Saturday, February 20. Set in New York City in the mid-1950s, the play is adapted from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The musical explores the relationship between two teenagers—Maria and Tony, connected to rival street gangs—who meet and fall in love. Read more.