Broadway musical Quote by Neil Weinstock Netanel
““a leading copyright commentator concludes—with good reason—that if Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet were protected by copyright today, the Broadway musical West Side Story might well be found to infringe.””
About This Quote
If classic works were still copyrighted, modern adaptations could face infringement claims.
In simple terms: Copyright would block new creative works.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for public domain access.
Themes
copyright law
creativity
artistic freedom
adaptation
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
legal
cultural
When to use this quote
- theater production
- film adaptation
- musical staging
Key Concepts
intellectual property
cultural heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- Should copyright limits be shortened?
- How to protect creators while fostering innovation?
A Different Perspective
Strict copyright may stifle cultural evolution.
![“[Romeo + Juliet] is relevant when Hamlet and all of that was out, when [William] Shakespeare wrote it. It's relevant now. It's not a shocker, but then it is. I guess so because I'm in it, so it's shocking that it's still on TV. People are still talking about it. Hey, I'm still getting royalty…” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b3/quindon-tarver-26055_checks_romeo-juliet-is-relevant-when-hamlet-and_1083521.jpg)
