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Sheet music of the melody to "I Feel Pretty".

"I Feel Pretty" is a song written by Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein from the 1957 musical West Side Story.

Production

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The New York Times explained that "Mr. Sondheim…has said he was never particularly fond of his lyrics in 'West Side Story,' especially 'I Feel Pretty'", later expressing that "The idea of the song is so simple".[1]

The original stage version of the lyrics was changed in the making of the 1961 movie version of West Side Story because of a change in the setting of the scene. While the scene took place at night in the original, it was during the day in the movie. Therefore, the lyric 'I feel pretty and witty and bright/And I pity/Any girl who isn't me tonight' changed to 'I feel pretty, and witty and gay/And I pity/Any girl who isn't me today'.[2] The lyrics were changed back to their original form for the 2021 film version.[3]

The song was cut from the 2019 Broadway revival in order to streamline the plot and condense it to a 90-minute intermissionless show.

Steven Spielberg and Sondheim initially wanted to cut the song from the 2021 film, with the former questioning whether the upbeat song would still work without an intermission between it and the rumble.[4] It was ultimately due to the intervention of Tony Kushner that the song remained, as Spielberg later explained, "Tony [Kushner] explained to me, and then I explained to Stephen... that this is the first time in our story that the entire audience is ahead of Maria's story. And the audience will feel very protective of her because we know she’s about to find out."[5]

Synopsis

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In the musical and 2021 film version, Maria is not yet aware that her sweetheart, Tony, has just killed her brother Bernardo, while in the 1961 film version, the song occurs before Bernardo's death. In the bridal salon where she works (in the 1961 film; Gimbels in the 2021 film), Maria sings about being happy and feeling beautiful because she is "loved by a pretty wonderful boy", while her work colleagues tease her about her silly behavior. Robert Cummings of AllMusic comments that the song "features one of Bernstein's more memorable melodies: its first four notes, deliciously rhythmic in their rising contour, repeat, then are reduced to three, then to two. …Bernstein's instrumentation colors the music with a Latin character…and so does the girls' chorus that enters midway through. Stephen Sondheim's lyrics deftly capture Maria's bliss and newfound sense of confidence".[6]

Reception

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Birmingham Mail described the song as "delightful",[7] while The Tab deemed it a "classic".[8] Applause Meter called it "sweetly charming"[9] and VCOnStage called it "operatic".[10]

Cover versions

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The song has been covered by many artists,[11] including Annie Ross and Julie Andrews. Little Richard covered the song as part of the 1996 RCA Victor tribute album The Songs of West Side Story.[12]

The song was mashed up with the song "Unpretty" by TLC in a Glee episode to create "I Feel Pretty/Unpretty", a duet that attempts to show the irony in people feeling pretty on the outside but unpretty on the inside.[citation needed]

Parodies

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  • On the children's show Sesame Street, episode 3522 (repeated as episode 3680), Oscar the Grouch's girlfriend, Grundgetta, is going to school to become a Grouch beautician. Upon explaining just that, she sings "I Feel Yucky" (a parody of "I Feel Pretty"), expressing how yucky she looks and feels, and how she wants everyone to look and feel that yucky also.[13]
  • The Simpsons parodies this song in Season 11 Episode 3 "Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?". Homer gets the perfect side job when he becomes the chief restaurant critic for The Springfield Shopper newspaper. In response, he celebrates by breaking out in song ("Homer's Food Song").[citation needed]
  • On a 1975 episode of Saturday Night Live, guest host Madeline Kahn plays the Bride of Frankenstein, who rises from the slab and sings this song.
  • In the Friends episode "The One with Chandler's Dad", Charles Bing (Kathleen Turner) sings the movie version of the song, with the lyrics "I feel pretty, and witty and gay".
  • In the 1995 VeggieTales film Are You My Neighbor?, a version called "I'm Busy" is sung in the "Story of Flibber-o-loo" segment.
  • In the 2003 film Anger Management, Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson) teases Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) to sing "I Feel Pretty" in the middle of the Queensboro bridge.[14]
  • In T-Mobile's Super Bowl LVI commercial, which aired during the game on February 13, 2022, Zach Braff and Donald Faison (referencing their role in Scrubs) sing a parody of the song with the lyrics changed to being about 5G home internet, with Braff griping "about overpaying for the internet," while Faison boasts about his affordable deal.[15]

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"I Feel Pretty" is a show tune from the 1957 Broadway musical West Side Story, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The song is sung by the character Maria, expressing her newfound joy and self-confidence after falling in love. It premiered on September 26, 1957, at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, as part of the original production that ran for 732 performances.

Background and Composition

Origins in West Side Story

"I Feel Pretty" originated as a key song in the 1957 Broadway musical , a groundbreaking adaptation of Shakespeare's reconceived by as a tale of lovers amid rival youth gangs in . The project began in 1949 when Robbins approached composer with the idea, initially titled East Side Story and focusing on ethnic tensions between Jewish and Italian Catholic families on Manhattan's . By 1955, amid delays and revisions, the setting shifted to the West Side, incorporating Puerto Rican immigrants as the Sharks gang opposing the white Jets, reflecting contemporary urban conflicts inspired by events like the 1943 and gang violence. Bernstein composed the music, while Stephen Sondheim, then a young lyricist, provided the lyrics at Robbins's insistence, marking Sondheim's Broadway debut; Arthur Laurents wrote the book, and Robbins directed and choreographed the production. This collaborative team drew on their individual strengths—Bernstein's symphonic flair, Sondheim's witty precision, Laurents's dramatic structure, and Robbins's innovative dance integration—to blend classical tragedy with modern American musical theater elements like , Latin rhythms, and ballet. After out-of-town tryouts in , and starting in August 1957, the musical premiered on Broadway at the on September 26, 1957, running for 732 performances. Within this framework, "I Feel Pretty" was composed during the final preparations for the 1957 production as the bubbly opening number of Act II, intended to recapture the audience's energy after intermission with a lighthearted ensemble piece for Maria and her friends in a bridal shop. The depicts Maria's giddy, daydream-like euphoria stemming from her recent romantic encounter with Tony, providing a momentary contrast to the escalating tensions of the rival gangs and the tragic rumble that ended Act I.

Development Process

Stephen Sondheim, aged 25 at the time, initially hesitated to write the lyrics for due to his relative youth and the project's high prestige, but he agreed to participate following encouragement from composer , who had specifically sought him out for the role. This collaboration marked Sondheim's Broadway debut as a , though he later expressed reservations about the sophistication of some lines, feeling they did not fully align with the characters' backgrounds. The lyrics for "I Feel Pretty" underwent key revisions during the transition from stage to screen. Originally crafted for a nighttime scene in a bridal shop, they were adjusted for the to accommodate a daytime setting in a bridal shop, ensuring the playful tone suited the brighter, more active environment. These changes helped maintain the song's whimsical energy while integrating it into the film's visual narrative. Choreographer significantly influenced the song's development, insisting on a structure that supported ensemble dancing among the Shark girls while spotlighting Maria's solo expressions of delight. This required balancing exuberant group movements with intimate solo moments, a challenge given Robbins' overall toward the number, which he viewed as depicting somewhat frivolous amid the musical's intense themes. Leonard Bernstein's composition drew from Latin rhythms and waltz-like triple meter to infuse "I Feel Pretty" with buoyant, flirtatious vitality, deliberately contrasting the surrounding dramatic tension of gang rivalry and tragedy in . This stylistic choice, referencing Iberian musical models, allowed the song to serve as a brief, effervescent interlude.

Musical Structure

"I Feel Pretty" is composed as a in 3/4 time, set in , with a marked at = 132 (or dotted = 66), creating a buoyant, dance-like pulse typical of Broadway songs from the era. The verses feature a straightforward, ascending melodic line that builds gradually through repetition, leading into a chorus where syncopated rhythms—incorporating grace notes and off-beat accents—add playful energy and mimic the character's giddy exuberance. This structure totals approximately 2 minutes and 50 seconds in the original Broadway cast , allowing for its integration into the act's opening sequence.) The , handled by and under Leonard Bernstein's supervision, emphasizes a light and feminine quality to match the song's whimsical mood, relying heavily on strings—particularly violins—for a happy, airy texture and high woodwinds to enhance the effervescent melody without the weight of instruments. Percussion elements, including subtle rhythmic support from the pit orchestra's standard setup (which includes and mallets), contribute to the waltz's lively propulsion, while harp occasionally underscore transitional moments, evoking a sparkling, girlish delight. Harmonically, the song employs simple diatonic progressions, beginning with alternations between and its relative minor , before modulating to the dominant in the chorus to amplify the sense of uplift and joy. These modulations, achieved through common pivot chords, maintain accessibility while heightening emotional intensity, reflecting Bernstein's blend of classical sophistication and popular appeal in the Broadway style.

Lyrics and Narrative Role

Original Lyrics

"I Feel Pretty" features lyrics written by for the original 1957 Broadway production of , capturing Maria's exuberant self-assurance following her encounter with Tony. The song's text, as performed by the original cast including as Maria, unfolds through Maria's solo declarations interspersed with humorous interjections from her friends, emphasizing playful repetition and rhythmic energy. Below is the full original lyrics excerpt from the Broadway version: MARIA
I feel pretty,
Oh, so pretty,
I feel pretty and witty and bright!
And I pity
Any girl who isn't me tonight. I feel charming,
Oh, so charming—
It's alarming how charming I feel!
And so pretty
That I hardly can believe me real. See the pretty girl in that mirror there:
Who can that attractive girl be?
Such a pretty face,
Such a pretty ,
Such a pretty smile,
Such a pretty me! I feel stunning
And entrancing,
Feel like running and dancing for joy,
For I'm loved
By a pretty wonderful boy! GIRLS
Have you met my good friend Maria,
The craziest girl on the block?
...
She thinks she's in love.
She's merely insane! MARIA (interrupting)
I feel stunning!
And entrancing—
Feel like running and dancing for joy,
For I'm loved
By a pretty wonderful boy! GIRLS
She thinks she's in love.
She thinks she's in love.
She only thinks she's in love! MARIA
I feel pretty, oh so pretty,
I feel pretty and witty and bright!
And I pity
Any girl who isn't me tonight. I feel charming,
Oh, so charming—
It's alarming how charming I feel!
And so pretty
That I hardly can believe me real. See the pretty girl in that mirror there:
Who can that attractive girl be?
Such a pretty face,
Such a pretty ,
Such a pretty ,
Such a pretty me! I feel stunning
And entrancing,
Feel like running and dancing for joy,
For I'm loved
By a pretty wonderful boy Thematically, the lyrics explore Maria's sudden transformation from a shy young woman to one radiating and infatuation, triggered by her burgeoning romance, which instills a bold, joyful that contrasts her previous insecurities. This shift highlights themes of through love, portraying Maria's exuberance as a fleeting yet intoxicating escape from her marginalized existence as a Puerto Rican immigrant in New York. Sondheim's text underscores this through repetitive affirmations like "I feel pretty, oh so pretty," which amplify the comedic delight in her over-the-top , while the friends' skeptical asides add ironic humor to her delusion. Sondheim's lyric style in "I Feel Pretty" employs internal rhymes, such as "alarming" and "charming" in the line "It's alarming how charming I feel," to create a witty, tongue-twisting flow that enhances the song's playful rhythm and mirrors Maria's dizzying elation. Although primarily in English, the lyrics incorporate a Spanish-infused and occasional bilingual flair in the sections to reflect Maria's Puerto Rican heritage, aligning with the musical's broader fusion of Latin rhythms and American vernacular. Sondheim later reflected on the ' sophistication, noting they might exceed the character's , yet this very polish contributes to the song's enduring charm and . The song comprises three main verses and a repeating chorus, structured in an approximate that propels its waltz-like momentum, with verses alternating between Maria's solo boasts (A lines rhyming with internal echoes) and bridging phrases (B lines) that build to the chorus's emphatic resolutions. This format, spanning about three minutes in performance, uses repetition for comedic escalation, culminating in Maria's triumphant reassertion of her "stunning" allure.

Scene Context

In the original Broadway production of West Side Story, "I Feel Pretty" appears at the opening of Act II, set in Maria's bedroom shortly after the catastrophic rumble between the Jets and Sharks that concludes Act I. This placement follows the "Tonight" quintet, where tensions peak with foreshadowing of violence, and the instrumental "Rumble" sequence depicting the deadly fight. Unaware of the events outside, Maria imagines her impending union with Tony as a wedding night, singing amid her excitement as she prepares to meet him. The song serves a crucial narrative function by shifting the tone from the preceding to a moment of levity and innocence, humanizing Maria and fostering audience empathy just before the plot's conflicts intensify further with the revelation of Bernardo's death. This emotional pivot underscores the disconnect between Maria's personal dreams and the escalating gang warfare, heightening dramatic irony as viewers anticipate the devastating news that Chino will soon deliver. During the number, Maria directs the lyrics toward her friends—Rosalia, Consuelo, Teresita, and Francisca—who join as an ensemble, responding with harmonious echoes and playful banter that amplifies her giddy self-assurance.) The original choreography by Jerome Robbins incorporates lively, improvisational movements within the intimate bedroom setting, using simple props like a mirror or bedding to symbolize Maria's transformed self-perception and budding confidence in love. The scene reinforces the musical's central themes of cultural division and youthful aspiration by infusing the lighthearted melody with Puerto Rican rhythmic elements, such as syncopated beats and Spanish phrases in some productions, which celebrate Maria's heritage while contrasting the brutal Anglo-Puerto Rican clashes dominating the Jets-Sharks rivalry. This juxtaposition highlights how individual joy persists amid societal tensions, a motif that propels the story toward its tragic resolution.

Adaptations in Film Versions

In the 1961 film adaptation of , directed by and , the "I Feel Pretty" sequence was repositioned to occur during the daytime in a bridal shop, shifting it earlier in the narrative before the pivotal rumble to accommodate the film's structure and intermission. played Maria, lip-syncing to the vocals provided by soprano , who matched Wood's movements during pre-recording sessions to ensure seamless integration. The lyrics retained their original form, including the playful lines emphasizing Maria's self-assured joy, though the brighter, more stylized visuals of the scene contributed to the film's romanticized tone. This placement and presentation slightly condensed the sequence's integration into the overall runtime of approximately 155 minutes, prioritizing narrative flow over the stage version's extended timing. The 2021 remake, directed by , reimagined the number with a focus on dramatic irony and emotional depth, initially considering its removal due to pacing concerns following the rumble but ultimately retaining it after screenwriter emphasized its role in building audience empathy for Maria's fleeting happiness amid impending tragedy. performed Maria's vocals live on set, bringing a grounded authenticity to the role through intensive rehearsals that highlighted the character's cultural background. The lyrics reverted to the unaltered Broadway originals, inspired in performance by department store signage like "witty and bright" to underscore Maria's aspirational fantasy. Visually, Spielberg relocated the scene to the nighttime cleaning shift at Gimbel's department store, where Maria and her Puerto Rican coworkers, clad in pink smocks, interact with luxury displays using brooms and dusters, contrasting their marginalized reality with symbols of unattainable consumerism such as a $17 scarf. This choice emphasized by portraying the women's limited employment options and infused the sequence with gritty realism, diverging from the version's lighter, more theatrical brightness while restoring the song's full length and post-rumble placement to align closer with the original musical's structure and heighten its tragic .

Performances and Recordings

Soundtrack and Original Songs

The 2018 film I Feel Pretty features an original motion picture soundtrack released by STX Recordings in conjunction with Sony Music Entertainment on April 20, 2018. The album includes the title song "I Feel Pretty," written by Leonard Bernstein (music) and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics) from the 1957 musical West Side Story, used thematically in the film to underscore the protagonist's transformation in self-perception. The track is the original recording, not a new performance by the cast. In addition to licensed tracks like Maroon 5's "What Lovers Do" (feat. ) and Snail Mail's "Thinning," the soundtrack incorporates original compositions. Lead actress performs on "What's Cool," a song written by Marieme and Michael Brun, where she contributes vocals alongside the artist, reflecting the film's empowering message. Other notable inclusions are "Who's Up?" by and "Dare You" (feat. ) by , selected to complement the comedic and inspirational tone. The soundtrack did not chart significantly but supported the film's marketing, with songs featured in trailers and promotional materials. No live performances or cast recordings beyond the soundtrack were produced for the film.

Appearances in Media

Beyond its theatrical release, the film's title song "I Feel Pretty" has been referenced in media discussions of the movie's themes of body positivity and self-confidence. For instance, reviews often draw parallels to the West Side Story original to highlight the film's homage, though no direct cover or adaptation by the cast appears in the film itself.

Reception and Cultural Impact

Critical Reviews

Upon its Broadway premiere in 1957, "I Feel Pretty" received positive notices from critics who appreciated its role in balancing the musical's darker themes with moments of levity and romance. Brooks Atkinson of The New York Times commended Leonard Bernstein's score overall for its "nervous, flaring" quality that captured the "shrill beat" of street life while incorporating "moments of tranquillity, rapture, and sardonic humor." Similarly, Walter Kerr in the New York Herald Tribune highlighted the score's infectious energy, noting how songs like "I Feel Pretty" provided a "delightful" contrast to the gang warfare's brutality, enhancing the show's emotional range. The 1961 film adaptation earned acclaim for its vocal performances, particularly in "I Feel Pretty," where Marni Nixon's dubbing for was praised for infusing the number with youthful exuberance and charm. of lauded the film as a "triumphant" cinematic masterpiece, praising its musical and dance sequences for conveying wild emotion and vitality. Nixon's ethereal delivery was later recognized in retrospective analyses as elevating Wood's portrayal, blending innocence with underlying to underscore Maria's through self-perception. In Steven Spielberg's 2021 remake, the decision to relocate "I Feel Pretty" to post-rumble positioning sparked debate among critics regarding its and dramatic irony. Critics noted that the change addressed longstanding critiques of the song's original placement, which some saw as tonally jarring after the first act's . This adjustment amplified the film's themes of cultural displacement. Scholarly examinations have analyzed "I Feel Pretty" through lenses of roles and , often highlighting its dual-edged portrayal of female . In Sondheim on Music: Minor Details and Major Decisions (2003), reflects on the ' origins, admitting discomfort with their "banal" while acknowledging how they reflect expectations of feminine and romantic idealization. Modern critiques, such as those in Stacy Wolf's Changed for Good: A Feminist History of the Broadway Musical (2011), interpret the song as an early example of ironic , where Maria's giddy self-affirmation subverts patriarchal constraints in a dominated by male , though it risks reinforcing stereotypes of women's . The song's contributions to West Side Story's reception helped secure the musical's six Tony Awards in 1958, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, with critics crediting numbers like "I Feel Pretty" for the score's versatility in blending wit and pathos. However, individual song recognition remained limited, as awards focused on the production's holistic impact rather than standalone pieces.

Legacy and Influence

"I Feel Pretty" has demonstrated lasting popularity through its inclusion in various cast recordings and adaptations, with the original 1957 Broadway cast album achieving gold certification from the RIAA on January 12, 1962, for sales exceeding 500,000 units. The song's reach expanded significantly with the 2021 film adaptation of , which repositioned "I Feel Pretty" after the rumble for heightened dramatic irony, contributing to renewed interest and increased streaming on platforms like . The song's exploration of sudden self-assurance and beauty has influenced contemporary discussions on body positivity, most notably inspiring the title and thematic core of the 2018 comedy film I Feel Pretty, directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein and starring Amy Schumer as a woman who gains confidence after a biking accident, believing she has transformed physically while challenging beauty standards. This adaptation echoes the original's focus on internal self-image over external validation, adapting the narrative to address modern insecurities about appearance in a patriarchal society. In musical theater education, "I Feel Pretty" is a staple, frequently anthologized in collections like Hal Leonard's Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology series, where it appears in soprano volumes alongside other West Side Story numbers such as "Somewhere" and "Tonight." It is also featured in international curricula, including the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Singing for Musical Theatre syllabus for practical grades, serving as a key piece for developing vocal technique and character interpretation in young performers. Scholarly discussions in outlets like The Sondheim Review have further cemented its pedagogical value, analyzing Stephen Sondheim's lyrics as a model of rhythmic sophistication within accessible musical theater repertoire. Feminist readings of "I Feel Pretty" have evolved to critique and recontextualize its portrayal of and representation, contrasting Maria's exuberant self-celebration with the restrictive norms of and in the original production. Intersectional analyses highlight how the song reinforces Puerto Rican women's visibility through Maria's , yet ties her to romantic validation by a character, Tony, prompting discussions on race, desire, and assimilation in U.S. cultural narratives. These interpretations underscore the song's shift from lighthearted romance to a lens for examining gendered power dynamics in musical theater.

Parodies and Cultural References

The song "I Feel Pretty" from the musical has inspired numerous that satirize its themes of sudden and exuberant confidence, often exaggerating them for comedic effect. One prominent television parody appears in the animated series , in season 11, 3, "Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?" (aired October 24, 1999), where performs an altered version celebrating his passion for food, with lyrics such as "I feel hungry, oh so hungry / I could eat a baby deer," set to the original melody while auditioning for a role. In a children's educational context, the PBS series featured a lighthearted animal-themed spoof titled "I Feel Ducky" in 3522 (2004), where a group of ducks sing about feeling "ducky" instead of pretty, promoting fun and among young viewers. The 2003 includes a scene where the character Buddy (played by ) sings the song directly to his patient Dave () during an anger therapy exercise, twisting the lyrics to boost Dave's in an awkward, humorous confrontation. Cultural nods to the song frequently appear in other media as homages to its bubbly optimism. In the Broadway musical The Producers (2001), the doorbell chime at the flamboyant director Roger De Bris's apartment plays the tune of "I Feel Pretty," evoking the character's theatrical vanity without full lyrics. A satirical take emerged in a 2022 Late Show with segment parodying president Gianni Infantino's speech at the , editing his words to fit the song's rhythm as "I feel pretty, oh so pretty," highlighting his controversial self-assured demeanor. In , the song has been repurposed for messaging. Nike's 2006 "Pretty" commercial for its women's sportswear line features tennis star walking through a crowd that spontaneously sings "I Feel Pretty," only for her to silence them with a powerful serve, symbolizing inner strength over superficial . On social platforms, the song has fueled humorous internet memes and challenges, particularly on in the , where users lip-sync the lyrics in exaggerated, self-deprecating skits about fleeting moments of feeling attractive, often incorporating pranks or insecurity confessions to amass viral views through relatable comedy.

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