West Side Story
Music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Why see West Side Story?
Closing off its 30th anniversary season, Drury Lane presents one of the world's most popular musicals. A mid-20th century retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, we follow the tale of two young lovers caught between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks.
This revolutionary work reinvented the American musical when it burst onto the Broadway stage in 1957. With a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and conception and choreography by Jerome Robbins, West Side Story continues to enthrall audiences and stay relevant well into the 21st century. It features an electrifying Latin and jazz-infused score including "Somewhere," "Tonight," "I Feel Pretty," and "America".
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for ages 3+ due to mature themes
Run Time
Two hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission
Dates
Finished Mar 29, 2015
Creative
book by Arthur Laurents
music by Leonard Bernstein
lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell
music by Leonard Bernstein
lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell
Reviews
Customer reviews
Kelly
Expectations exceeded
I saw this production last night in Chicago and was thrilled. West Side Story is my all time favorite movie and musical, so I know it by heart and was looking forward to seeing it performed on stage for the first time. It wasn't perfect by any means, but the strength of the story and the score are pretty hard to screw up.
With the exception of Tony, I thought everyone was very compelling. Anita and Bernardo (who was smoking hot) stole the show for me, and the vocals & choreography were almost flawless.
One confusing aspect was the placement of the Officer Krupke and Cool numbers. Since my only experience with the story is the film, I didnt know which one was following the true script. Officer Krupke seems too lighthearted and comical a number for the Jets to be singing right after losing Riff, and Cool was moved to the scene before the war council with the Sharks, not as emotionally charged as the movie version following Riff's death.
Overall, I highly recommend it regardless. ... Read more
Fred and Brenda Turner
One of the Best
We have been going to the Mariott theater for over ten years and we considered this production of West Side Story one of the best. The dancing and singing were outstanding! ... Read more
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