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February 07, 2015 10:29:26 AM

Your American Icon:

West Side Story (movie)

Location:

New York City

Why is this work an American Icon?:

West SIde Story was a musical ahead of its time because it dealt with race, class and the immigrant experience. The music and dancing really propelled this Romeo and Juliet story forward without making it feel trivial. Plus it won a ton of Oscars!

First name:

Laurie

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