West Side Story

Oh my goodness, was it cold in New York City—the confetti Eve aftermath kicked up with the Times Square Wind wind, mixed in with the slightest suggestion of new snow (that could not fall, could only whip, for the wind came in that hard).

But none of that mattered. "West Side Story" means something to me, and so it meant a whole lot to me to be able to see this musical today, a matinee, third row orchestra seats, thanks to my brother. It's a riveting story. The dance is alive. The songs can ...