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What references to West Side Story were discussed in the article?
The television show Curb Your Enthusiasm extensively referenced West Side Story in the season seven episode Officer Krupke.
What other awards was west side story able to obtain?
West Side Story won the 1958 Tony awards for Best Choreography and Best Scenic Design
How closely was West side story associated with Romeo and Juliet?
West Side Story was inspired by William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.
Is there any other ways West Side Story has been referenced in popular culture?
A 1961 musical film adaptation, directed by Robert Wise and Robbins, starred Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn
Did the film version of west side story do well?
The film was nominated for eleven Academy Awards and won ten
Where else has West Side Story been performed besides the 1961 musical film adaptation?
West side Story had an even longer-running London production, a number of revivals and international productions
Did West side Story do equally as well in London and in the number of revivals and international productions?
West side Story opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in the West End in London on December 12, 1958, and ran until June 1961 with a total of 1,039 performances.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the West Side Story article?
Originally, when considering the cast, Laurents wanted James Dean for the lead role of Tony, but the actor soon died.

Question: Any other fun facts relayed in the article?
Self-contained rewrite: Any other fun facts relayed in the West side Story article?