WEST SIDE STORY, the classic retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in New York City places our star-crossed lovers on either side of a turf war between rival gangs. It's a play so iconic and so familiar that even if one hasn't actually seen it, he or she has likely heard the songs and knows the names Sharks and Jets. Even if you've seen it 100 times, it's very worth stopping by Theatre by The Sea for another viewing. Sometimes a show is practically perfect and doesn't need much tinkering, but skilled direction, choreography and costumes can still elevate a classic to new heights.