West Side Story
Bernstein and Sondheim's classic returns to thrill once again
West Side Story
Bernstein and Sondheim's classic returns to thrill once again
West Side Story
Bernstein and Sondheim's classic returns to thrill once again
Why see West Side Story?
The Jets and the Sharks are back
More than fifty years ago, West Side Story changed musical theatre forever. A thrilling, vibrant modern re-telling of Romeo and Juliet set amongst the rival gangs of the New York City's Upper West Side, it's one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. 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 marked Sondheim's Broadway debut as a lyricist.
San Diego Musical Theatre brings this Broadway landmark back to life from February 13th to March 1st, in a staging that harkens back to the show's original 1957 production.
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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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