Storybook theatres west side story the way musical. Presented by contra costa musical theatre music by leonard bernstein book by arthur laurents lyrics by stephen sondheim march 30 april 29, 2018 inspired by the timeless story of romeo and juliet, shakespeares starcrossed lovers are transplanted to the vibrant battleground of new york citys west side in the 1950s. For its summer youth intensive musical, storybook is presenting west side story, the musical version of shakespeares romeo and juliet set in an upper west side neighbourhood in the mid 1950s. Film musical, musical theatre, my fair lady, old movies, great movies, classic hollywood, old hollywood, west side story 1961, west side story movie what others are saying stage set design set design theatre jesus christ superstar burning questions concept board scenic design great photographers stage lighting great shots. In the late 1950s two rival gangs struggle for control of their west side new york city neighborhood. O n the opening night of west side story in 1957, us supreme court justice felix frankfurter collared the composer leonard bernstein. The leader of the first ones decided on the next dance to challenge bernardo, the leader of the second.
The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, an ethnic, bluecollar neighborhood in the early 1960s, much of the. This gutsy new west side story is unlike any youve seen and its exhilarating. Come on the town with leonard bernstein in a concert of musical theatre highlights from candide to west side story and more leonard bernstein was one of the most versatile musicians of the 20th century. It was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs battle for control of the turf. Broadways west side story revival continues to play to soldout crowds. Gang warfare is the material of west side story, which opened at the winter garden last evening, and very little of the hideousness has been left out. West side story 1961 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. West side theatre newman, california home facebook. Storybook theatre s production of the american musical theatre classic west side story is a triumph on many levels. Mary poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs. See live childrens theater at our performance locations in kirkland, renton, everett, shoreline, and seattle. So, yes, its truly love at first sight in director matthew gardiners riveting new west side story. The worlds greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark broadway musical that is one of the theatres finest accomplishments.
West side story hit broadways winter garden theatre on september 26, 1957. While they are in rival gangs onstage, theres no rivalry between the two young chestermere actors performing in storybook theatres production of west side story. Watch west side story kicks off this season at storybook theatre video online, on globalnews. Considered one of the greatest musicals of all time, west side story makes its triumphant signature debut. Get the best seats now and save up to 20% on the four remaining signature shows with a 201718 flex subscription. Located in californias great central valley, the west side theatre is. It follows two street gangs the jets, a gang of white teenagers, and the sharks, a group of puerto rican as tony, a jet, falls for maria, sister of the leader of the sharks. Storybook theatre presents west side story calgary herald. On september 26, 1957, west side story, composed by leonard bernstein, opens at the winter garden theatre on broadway. This is just a warning to anyone thinking of purchasing a bluray copy of, not only west side story but any other film. Two chestermere actors in calgarys west side story the. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding. Its just been really great this year, said sixteenyearold carter dale. West side story, the most exciting musical theater masterpiece of the 20th century.
West side story at the november theatre in richmond, va 2018. 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. West side story, the jungles of the city by brooks atkinson. We appreciate your understanding with us in this manner. When i recently decided to add west side story to my collection in bluray i scouted through the amazon items on offer. For west side story we will not be able to allow any late seating during the first 14 minutes of the production.
Storybook theatres production of the american musical theatre classic west side story is a triumph on many levels. Paramount film series presents west side story, a musical in which a modernday romeo and juliet are involved in new york street gangs. West coast author misha berson got it right when she observes that west. The dark theme, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, and focus on social problems marked a turning point in american musical theatre. West side story kicks off this season at storybook theatre. The score by leonard bernstein and stephen sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. Guthrie theater presents west side story an iconic american musical playing june 16 august 26, 2018. Based on william shakespeares romeo and juliet, west side story reimagines the story playing it in new york in the 50s. Ivo van hoves thrilling take on a musical theater masterpiece. Make sure you read all the product details thoroughly. Buying your tickets for west side story in davenport, ia is incredibly simple and painless when you buy them from ticketsupply no lines, no sold out signs at west side story adler theatre. Includes such popular songs as maria, i feel pretty, tonight, america and somewhere.
West side story was first presented at the winter garden, new york city, september 26, 1957, and at her majestys theatre, london, on december 12, 1958 with the following cast. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Premiering at the broadway theatre on february 20, 2020, the musical has been performing successfully in front of capacity audiences. With catchy songs and clever stories, storybook theater shows are fun for the whole family. West side story was based on shakespeares romeo and juliet but its depiction of violence between new york street gangs meant the show was a long way from the typical broadway fare of the 50s. Vital childrens theatre presents owen and mzee about a baby hippo and a giant tortoise. Inspired by shakespeares romeo and juliet, west side story is one of the greatest musicals of the 20th century a love story set on opposite sides of a turf war between rival street gangs.
Whenever i see a movie or stage production of a play, i am always interested to read the actual book to have a different perspective on the characters and overall plot. The legendary lyricist and director has had the opposite of a hardknock life in theatre, starting in west side story and writing one of the biggest musicals. For the groundbreaking musical, bernstein provided a propulsive and rhapsodic. West side story is a tragic love story set in new york city in the mid1950s on the west side of the city. The score by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. The king and i tells the true story of anna, an english widow summoned by the king of siam to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. Tickets for the west side story davenport tour at adler theatre are sure to go fast buy yours today. This west side story, which runs in the beddington arts centre until sept. If there is an emergency and you need to exit the theatre during the production we will not be able to allow reentry into the theatre until intermission. Adapted from the incredibly successful broadway play, even the magnificent 70mm frame has trouble containing the raw energy of west side story. Although west side story was named the best picture of 1961 and won 10 academy awards, it is not much mentioned by movie fans these days, and the old warhorse singin in the rain is probably more seen and certainly better loved. The feuding families become two warring new york city gangsthe white jets led by riff and the latino sharks, led by bernardo. The history of america is now changed, he told him, weeping.
Our live theater shows focuses life lessons and has a happy ending. Just you and the performance of west side story that youve always wanted to see. When four theatrical giants jerome robbins, leonard bernstein, arthur laurents and stephen sondheim created west side story, it was immediately hailed as an indisputable, boundarybusting masterpiece the new york times that explodes every imaginable idea of what a. If you have room for just one west side story book on your theater. Riff the leader george chakiris tony his friend don mckay action eddie roll arab tony mordente baby john ed verso snowboy.