Puerto Rico -- Social life and customs
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¡Pa'rriba Esa Bandera!: An Exploration of Puerto Rican Representation in West Side Story and In the Heights, 2023
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Identifier: te_2023spring_jacuzzi_hannah.pdf
Overview
"This thesis examines the relationship between the history of Puerto Rico and the stories told about the Puerto Rican experience on stage. Specifically, the thesis unpacks the 1961 and 2021 movie musical adaptations of West Side Story and the 2021 movie musical adaption of In the Heights. These two blockbuster Broadway musicals have received international acclaim for their artistry, as well as criticism for their presentation of Hispanic and Latin culture. To facilitate a robust conversation...
Dates:
2023