West Side Story |
Broadway |
West Side Story transposes
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the gang-ridden streets
of Manhattan in the 1950s. Instead of the Capulets and Montagues,
we have the Puerto Rican Sharks versus the Anglo Jets. In place of
Romeo and Juliet are Tony and Maria, two teens torn between ethnic
loyalty and their intense, abrupt love for one another.
More than fifty years ago, a show about New York City changed
musical theatre forever. Now, it's come 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 includes the greats— "Tonight,"
"America," "Maria," "Something's
Coming," "I Feel Pretty" "I Have a Love,"
and "Smewhere" — widely regarded as one of the best
ever written. The extraordinary, Tony-winning choreography by
Jerome Robbins completely changed the language of Broadway dance.
This groundbreaking new production, directed by the legendary
Arthur Laurents, offers a bold new design that builds on the
show's raw power and emotion to create a fresh experience unlike
any that came before it. Don't miss this thrilling presentation of
a matchless work of art but...
Please Note: Director/librettist Arthur Laurents says this
new version conveys authenticity with
Spanish in much of the dialogue and in many of the songs, and with gang members who
are more thug-life than thug-lite.
Credits:
Arthur Laurents (Direction)
Jerome Robbins (Original Choreography)
Joey McKneely (Choreographic Recreation)
Patrick Vaccariello (Musical Direction)
Stephen Sondheim (Lyrics)
Leonard Bernstein (Music)
Arthur Laurents (Book)