Books by Richard Barrios

With its classic story, dynamic choreography, and unforgettable music, West Side Story (1961) is a cinematic and cultural touchstone like no other. As a remake by Steven Spielberg makes its way to theaters in December 2020, the stage is set for this engrossing narrative and visual account of the making of a pop culture phenomenon.

Film aficionados and musical aficionados. Students and scholars in film studies and in music theater studies. People wanting an enjoyable read about a strange group of movies and the people who made them.