Maps of Movies
West Side Story (1961)
Where West Side Story says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
Only two scenes were filmed in the real New York; the rest of the Upper West Side is a Hollywood studio set
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Scenes and places
The playground where the gangs first meet (1957)
The Jets and the Sharks brawl over control of the neighbourhood until Lieutenant Schrank and Officer Krupke break it up. The Jets then challenge the Sharks to a rumble after an upcoming dance.
Set in East 110th Street playground, Manhattan — The playground where the Jets and the Sharks first face off. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A playground on East 110th Street, now Tito Puente Way, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
Filmed at East 110th Street playground (now Tito Puente Way), Manhattan (Manhattan, New York, United States) — Filmed on location here for the Prologue; the coordinate is the street (Wikidata 110th Street), not the playground itself. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: On East 110th Street (Tito Puente Way) between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, Manhattan.
The street where the Jets roam (1957)
The gangs roam their streets while the Jets stake out their territory. The film shot this stretch for the Jet Song so the street feels real.
Set in West 68th Street, Manhattan — The street where the gangs roam in the Prologue and Jet Song. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A block of West 68th Street between West End and Amsterdam Avenues, three blocks north of San Juan Hill.
Filmed at West 68th Street between West End and Amsterdam Avenues, Manhattan (Manhattan, New York, United States) — Filmed on location here for the Jet Song; the coordinate is the San Juan Hill neighbourhood point, not the street. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: Between West End and Amsterdam Avenues on West 68th Street, Manhattan.
The dance (1957)
At the dance the two gangs and their girls refuse to intermingle. Tony arrives, and he and Maria fall in love instantly, until Bernardo angrily sends her home.
Set in Neighbourhood dance gym — The dance where the two gangs and their girls refuse to mix.
Doc's drug store (1957)
Riff proposes a midnight meeting with Bernardo at Doc's drug store to settle the rules for the rumble. The Sharks arrive and the gangs agree to a showdown under the highway.
Set in Doc's drug store — Doc's drug store, where the gangs meet to settle the rules for the rumble.
Maria's fire escape (1957)
Tony sneaks onto Maria's fire escape, where they reaffirm their love. Anita argues that Bernardo is overprotective of Maria.
Set in Maria's fire escape — The fire escape of Maria's apartment building.
The bridal shop (1957)
At the bridal shop where they work, Anita accidentally tells Maria about the rumble. Tony arrives to see Maria, and Maria makes him promise to prevent the rumble.
Set in Bridal shop — The bridal shop where Maria and Anita work.
Under the highway (1957)
The gangs approach the area under the highway for the arranged showdown. Tony arrives to stop the fight.
Set in Area under the highway — The showdown ground under the highway.
Maria's rooftop (1957)
Maria waits for Tony on the roof of her apartment building. Her fiance Chino, from an arranged engagement, arrives with news.
Set in Roof of Maria's apartment building — The rooftop where Maria waits for Tony.
Outside the garage (1957)
The Jets and their new leader, Ice, reassemble outside a garage and focus on reacting to the police. Anybodys arrives with a warning.
Set in Garage — The garage where the Jets and their new leader Ice reassemble.
Filmed at Samuel Goldwyn Studio (now The Lot at Formosa), West Hollywood — Studio rehearsals and studio shooting Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Tony — A co-founder and former member of the Jets who falls in love with Maria.
- Maria — Bernardo's younger sister, who falls in love with Tony.
- Anita — Maria's best friend and Bernardo's girlfriend.
- Bernardo — Leader of the Sharks, the Puerto Rican gang.