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West Side Story

Why see West Side Story?

West Side Story is on tour and hits the in , ,

More than fifty years ago, a show about New York City changed musical theatre forever. Now, it's coming home to make history once again.

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever.

The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim -a collection of standards that includes 'Tonight,' 'America,' 'Maria,' 'I Feel Pretty' and 'Somewhere' - is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. And the extraordinary, Tony-winning choreography by Jerome Robbins completely changed the language of Broadway dance.

Don't miss this thrilling presentation of a matchless work of art!

Key Information

Audience

West Side Story may be inappropriate for children aged 7 and under. Children under the age of five are not permitted into the theater

Run Time

Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission

Dates

Feb 13 - 16, 2025

Upcoming Performances

Cast

Kyle Harris as Tony

Ali Ewoldt as Maria

Michelle Araven as Anita

Joseph J.Simeoni as Riff

German Santiago as Bernardo

Mike Boland as Krupke

Ryan Christophet Chotto as A-rab

Jay Garcia as Chino

Grant Gustin as Baby Jon

Creative

Director - Arthur Laurents

Choreography - Jerome Robbins

Reproduction Choreography - Joey McKneely

Music Direction - Patrick Vaccariello

Scenic Design - James Youmans

Costume Design - David C Woolard

Lighting Design - Howell Binkley

Sound Design - Dan Moses Schreier

Hair Design - Mark Adam Rampmeyer

Associate Director - David Saint

Associate Choreographer - Lori Werner

Music - Leonard Bernstein

Lyrics - Stephen Sondheim

Book & Direction - Arthur Laurents

Reviews

Customer reviews

29 reviews, average rating: (2.9 Stars)

TheatreManiaMan

OUTSTANDING and true to the Original

I am confused by all of these uneducated opinions I am reading on this site from others who saw the show. The show is VERY true to the original in so many aspects. The choreography is practically the exact same as it was when the show opened at the Winter Garden theatre in NYC in the 50's. The outstanding performers kept the amazingly difficult show going with fantastic pace and precision of choreography and vocals alike. The crudeness was not added. Originally, Anita was beginning to be raped when Doc enters the room. Most people have seen the film and that is what they remember. The film is different and songs are in different places and sung by other characters. The ONLY changes in this production are the addition of Spanish in less than 5% of the show, which adds to the racial tension of the piece, and that Anybodys sings Somewhere, which results in a heart-breaking new moment in the show. The show is OUTSTANDING and please don't miss it! Thrilled this amazing show is here! ... Read more

Sonia davis

Must see

Saw the play in Riverside March 2014 . You know it's good when youre still talking about it the next day. Too bad Bernardo played by Micheal Spencer Smith is killed so early in the play. I would have loved to see more of him. ... Read more

George McGuire

Better than the movie.

I just returned from a Vancouver matinee performance (Feb. 9/2014) of West Side Story. I have always loved this story, the movie, vocals and the superb music. I rate this live performance better than the movie. Everything was just perfect: I salute the dancers, the singers, and the orchestra. I rate this performance as one best live shows I have ever attended and this include many shows in London and New York. I can find no fault with this production. If the performers read this review I say well done. George McGuire ... Read more
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