The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmarkBroadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments.
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet istransported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic loversfind themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American"Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a worldof hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative,heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
Highlighting the talents of a young ensemble cast, WEST SIDE STORY has found popularity in schools as well as professional theatres throughout the world. Its exciting, sophisticated score by Bernstein and Sondheim is often considered Broadway's finest--its songs part of the nation's musical heritage. As originally staged by the legendary Jerome Robbins, the show is an impressive showcase for accomplished dancers (a guide featuring the original choreography is available for rental). And with a reduced orchestration and transpositions on demand, this masterpiece is easier to mount than ever before!
Year | Category | |
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1958 | Best Musical | |
1980 | Best Revival | |
2009 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Videos
Winnie the Pooh
Imagination Stage (9/21 - 10/27) | ||
Sondheim Tribute Revue
Creative Cauldron (10/3 - 10/27) | ||
Exception to the Rule
Studio Theatre (9/18 - 10/27) | ||
Babbitt
Harman Hall - Shakespeare Theatre Company (10/1 - 10/27) | ||
Schoolhouse Rock Live
Sandy Spring Theatre Group (10/18 - 10/27)
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Comedy of Errors
STC's Klein Theatre (9/10 - 10/20) | ||
The Sound of Music
Opera House at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (9/9 - 10/5) | ||
Capital City Symphony: Inspire: Family Concert
Atlas Performing Arts Center (11/3 - 11/3) | ||
Rockville Musical Theatre presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (11/1 - 11/17) | ||
Arturo Sandoval
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (11/10 - 11/10) | ||
A Bright Room Called Day
DC Arts Center DCAC (10/25 - 11/16) | ||
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