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What happens at the end of West Side Story
West Side Story ends with one of the most devastating final acts in musical theatre — and it does not end the way its Shakespearean source does. Whether you know the 1957 stage show, the 1961 film, or Steven Spielberg's 2021 version, the last ten minutes play out the same way. Here's exactly what happens.
July 9, 2026 1:28 pm
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