Previous ArticleAll Shook Up! Matt Whalen / Tuesday, August 8, 2023 / Categories: Coming Soon West Side Story Event date: 7/19/2024 7:30 PM - 8/4/2024 5:00 PM Export event July 19-August 4 2024 Book by: Arthur Laurents Music by: Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim Based on a Concept of Jerome Robbins Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Orignally Produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens Directed and Scenic Designed by: Mike Frale Music Directed by: Kitty Karn 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 lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. West Side Story Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Print Rate this article: 3.0 449