Since its first staging in 1957, and especially since its adaptation to the screen in 1961, WEST SIDE STORY has become an integral part of the American cultural imagination. The songs, an amalgam of Leonard Bernstein's music and Stephen Sondheim's lyrics, have been subject to endless interpretations, and A PLACE FOR US: A TRIBUTE TO 50 YEARS OF WEST SIDE STORY gives some idea of the range and passion of these interpretations. With Johnny Mathis singing "Maria," Dave Brubeck turning in a jazzy instrumental to "Somewhere," and Andy Williams interpreting "Tonight," there's no shortage of old-school sophisticates on hand. But Neil Diamond, Art Garfunkel, and Julie Andrews are also on board, offering lovely renderings of iconic tracks such as "One Hand, One Heart," "I Have a Love," and "I Feel Pretty."

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