The recent remake of West Side Story by Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner has sparked a discussion about the outdated and stereotypical depictions of Puerto Ricans in the original musical.

"West Side Story," a musical created by four Jewish artists at the height of their careers, continues to resonate over 60 years later.

The original concept for "West Side Story" involved a Jewish gang and a theme of religious intolerance, particularly around antisemitism.