West Side Story Scene 8 Summary

Back at the Dress Sho

  • Maria and her friends are working in the dress shop. She's in a great mood today.
  • Her friends tease Maria as she dances around and sings "I Feel Pretty."
  • The store starts to close up for the night and Maria tries to hurry Anita out the door before Tony arrives.
  • But he shows up before Anita leaves, and while she's not thrilled about it, Anita reluctantly agrees to keep their secret.
  • Tony and Maria fantasize about their future together.
  • They imagine their marriage and share one last duet before the chaos: reenacting a wedding scene in the empty store.