West Side Story
This Tony winning tale of love, fate and betrayal has withstood the test of time
West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein's majestic score, in particular, is undiminished, shifting fluidly between blasts of syncopated brass fueled by testosterone and rage, and some of the most achingly beautiful expressions of love ever sung.
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West Side Story
This Tony winning tale of love, fate and betrayal has withstood the test of time
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
Finished Jan 15, 2012
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)
Linda Sherrington
Fabulous!
What a masterpiece. The quality at the 5th Avenue theatre is not short of amazing. The set, lights, and costume are spectacular. West Side
Story is a hit! Standout performance by Danielle Marie Gonzalez who played Anita. She captivated you the moment she stepped foot on that stage ... Read more
sandy
good but could have been better
I watched this show, and while it was ok, it just wasn't great. The actress who plays maria is trying very hard.... but she's going thru the motions. Ex. her true love , Tony, is shot right in front of her, and she sobs, for exactly 1.5 min, and then stands up and walks to Chino and does the monologue about the gun . But really she should be devastasted.... hysterical.... sobbing so much she can barely deliver lines.... so tense that her anger is just visible on her body. But this actress is just delivering lines.
The staging was lackluster. Many of the songs are just two people.... they sing, while staring at each other for 30 seconds.... but then they should be given something else to do. Put her in a "sweetheart cuddle", so they can both sing to the audience. Give them something else to do that reinforces their feelings, but makes it interesting. Tony delivers his songs, running from stage R to stage L and back again. Was this director out of ideas? ... Read more
CJ Bellam
Incredible
I just needed to speak on behalf of WEST SIDE STORY. I was thrilled and it was perfect. The singing and dancing was beyond what I expected. I was fortunate to fall into a ticket and am so very happy. Just like the movie. Congratulations to the entire cast on a wonderful performance.
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