Bernardo is the head of The Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang.
This musical begins with a line spoken by Riff in defense of his old friend. Riff eventually dies, and his position is assumed by Action. The first song in this musical contains the verse, "You're never alone, You're never disconnected! You're home with your own: When company's expected, You're well protected!" The final song contains the line, "Hold my hand and we're halfway there," which is sung by Maria, the sister of Bernardo. Bernardo is the head of The Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang. Name this work with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim that was composed by Leonard Bernstein.
This musical begins with a line spoken by Riff in defense of his old friend.
West Side Story