West Side Story
Finished Apr 8, 2012
Academy of Music
This Tony winning tale of love, fate and betrayal has withstood the test of time
Leonard Bernstein's majestic score, in particular, is undiminished, shifting fluidly between blasts of syncopated brass fueled by testosterone and rage, and some of the most achingly beautiful expressions of love ever sung.
Variety
Leonard Bernstein's majestic score, in particular, is undiminished, shifting fluidly between blasts of syncopated brass fueled by testosterone and rage, and some of the most achingly beautiful expressions of love ever sung.
Variety
West Side Story
Finished Apr 8, 2012
Academy of Music
This Tony winning tale of love, fate and betrayal has withstood the test of time
Why see West Side Story?
West Side Story is on tour and hits the in , ,
More than fifty years ago, a show about New York City changed musical theatre forever. Now, it's coming home to make history once again.
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 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 the extraordinary, Tony-winning choreography by Jerome Robbins completely changed the language of Broadway dance.
Don't miss this thrilling presentation of a matchless work of art!
Key Information
Audience
West Side Story may be inappropriate for children aged 7 and under. Children under the age of five are not permitted into the theater
Run Time
Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission
Dates
Finished Apr 8, 2012
Cast
Kyle Harris as Tony
Ali Ewoldt as Maria
Michelle Araven as Anita
Joseph J.Simeoni as Riff
German Santiago as Bernardo
Mike Boland as Krupke
Ryan Christophet Chotto as A-rab
Jay Garcia as Chino
Grant Gustin as Baby Jon
Creative
Director - Arthur Laurents
Choreography - Jerome Robbins
Reproduction Choreography - Joey McKneely
Music Direction - Patrick Vaccariello
Scenic Design - James Youmans
Costume Design - David C Woolard
Lighting Design - Howell Binkley
Sound Design - Dan Moses Schreier
Hair Design - Mark Adam Rampmeyer
Associate Director - David Saint
Associate Choreographer - Lori Werner
Music - Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics - Stephen Sondheim
Book & Direction - Arthur Laurents
Reviews
Customer reviews
29 reviews, average rating: (2.9 Stars)
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
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
Richard A. Barnes
Please change or explain to me the "new" ending.
In a review by Jody Feinberg in the Quincy Patriot Ledger of 6/9/11 it states regards the new ending "a single Shark brings Maria her shawl." I believe that ending to be oh so wrong as Maria is the dead Bernardo's sister, so to my way of thinking a Shark is bringing a shawl to a Shark. Where is the togetherness of both the Jets and the Sharks being, finally at the end, together? With a Shark bringing Maria the shawl and no Jet apparently involved there is no apparent togetherness as shown in the film or former plays. If the review was erroneous in this matter so be it. But, as for me, I would rather see the Sharks and Jets do something TOGETHER regards the deceased Tony. That is the way it has been since the start and the way that it should remain. My 5 star rating is a result of my seeing the movie so many times and hoping to be able to see the play at the Colonial Theater in Boston.
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