U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for September 28

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for September 28

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: "WEST SIDE STORY" OPENS

Profile America -- Friday, September 28th. A sensation opened on Broadway 50 years ago this week the musical "West Side Story." With music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the show was based loosely on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. With its dark theme of the rivalry of two New York City gangs, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes and focus on social problems, "West Side Story" marked a turning point in American musical theater. While the show had its detractors, it has proved to be a classic, with its music often played and the subject of endless revivals. Each year on Broadway, some 40 new productions are staged. These and long-running shows draw an audience of nearly 12 million annually. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>.

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments ready to air on a monthly CD or on Internet at http://www.census.gov/ (look under the "Newsroom" button). For further information, contact Rick Reed at +1-301-763-2812, fax at +1-301-457-3670, or e-mail at rreed(At)census.gov.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau

CONTACT: Rick Reed of the U.S. Census Bureau, +1-301-763-2812, or
rreed@census.gov

Web Site: http://www.census.gov/

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