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Cultural Connections: West Side Story

WTTW News | July 28, 2011, 7:00 pm

We meet two cast members of "West Side Story" with local roots who are taking the show on a rare tour across the country.

  • More on the Story: Photo gallery & music from the show
  • "West Side Story" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
  • "West Side Story" on tour

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