West Side Story

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 Jets and the 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.

Double Cast Roles

Pre-Show Lecture - "Race, Representation, and Reflection in the Performing Arts"

Join us for a pre-show lecture 45 minutes before the start of each performance in Benson Great Hall. 

Thursday 6:45 p.m.
Friday 6:45 p.m.
Saturday 6:45 p.m.
Sunday at 1:15 p.m. 

Creative team

Directed by Glenn Morehouse Olson
Choreographed by Sandra Agustín
Produced by Kevin Shull
Vocal direction by Merrin Guice Gill

Credits

Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on a Conception of Jerome Robbins
Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

West Side Story is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com