7 Jewish facts about West Side Story December 10, 2021 West Side Story, Steven Spielberg ’s remake of the 1961 movie classic, is focusing attention on this iconic American musical. Here are seven little-known Jewish facts about West Side Story. 1. It was supposed to be about Jews and Catholics. Choreographer Jerome Robbins was the first person to propose making a Broadway musical based on the classic Romeo and Juliet theme of star-crossed lovers who fall in love despite the hatred their families and communities feel for each other. The original title was East Side Story. In 1949, Robbins approached...