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 Dec 16, 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)
Richard A. Barnes
Please change or explain to me the "new" ending.
In a review by Jody Feinberg in the Quincy Patriot Ledger of 6/9/11 it states regards the new ending "a single Shark brings Maria her shawl." I believe that ending to be oh so wrong as Maria is the dead Bernardo's sister, so to my way of thinking a Shark is bringing a shawl to a Shark. Where is the togetherness of both the Jets and the Sharks being, finally at the end, together? With a Shark bringing Maria the shawl and no Jet apparently involved there is no apparent togetherness as shown in the film or former plays. If the review was erroneous in this matter so be it. But, as for me, I would rather see the Sharks and Jets do something TOGETHER regards the deceased Tony. That is the way it has been since the start and the way that it should remain. My 5 star rating is a result of my seeing the movie so many times and hoping to be able to see the play at the Colonial Theater in Boston.
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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
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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.
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