West Side Story – The Original Soundtrack Recording

West Side Story – The Original Soundtrack Recording is the official soundtrack album for the 1961 film adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical, composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The album features performances by the film’s cast, including Natalie Wood (voiced by Marni Nixon) as Maria and Richard Beymer (voiced by Jimmy Bryant) as Tony, with Rita Moreno and George Chakiris in supporting roles. Known for its lush orchestration and emotionally charged songs like “Tonight,” “Somewhere,” and “America,” the soundtrack captures the intensity and romance of the story, which is a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in 1950s New York amid gang rivalry. It remains a landmark in musical and cinematic history.