Tonight (West Side Story song)
| "Tonight" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Published | 1956 by G. Schirmer |
| Released | 1957 |
| Composer | Leonard Bernstein |
| Lyricist | Stephen Sondheim |
"Tonight" is a song composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim that was written for the 1957 musical West Side Story, where it is presented in two parts. It originated as a section of the "Tonight Quintet" that has been covered by many artists and had success on the record charts. Additional lyrics were later written for use in a scene that takes place on a fire escape.