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West Side Story Tickets

West Side Story Tickets

New York
10 Dec 2019 - 11 Mar 2020

West Side Story Information

West Side Story will not return to Broadway. West Side Story played its final performance at the Broadway Theatre on March 11, 2020.

"Something's Coming..." Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove directed a brand new production of the timeless Bernstein/Laurents/Sondheim musical West Side Story, featuring - for the first time ever in the United States - all-new choreography by the internationally acclaimed Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.

West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre forever when it debuted on the Great White Way in 1957 and, over six decades later, its score (featuring music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim in his Broadway debut) still features some of the most iconic and best known standards in Broadway history, including the likes of "Maria," "Tonight," "America," and "Somewhere."

Inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Arthur Laurents' book follows two star-crossed lovers in the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York City in the 1950s, where tensions are rising between two rival gangs of different ethnic backgrounds - the Jets and the Sharks. Tony is a former member of the Jets (an American gang) and best friend of its leader, Riff, whilst Maria is the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks (a gang of Puerto Rican heritage). Tony and Maria fall in love despite the backdrop of social issues, spurred on by racism and violence, and the romantically tragic story unfolds.

This production marked the fifth Broadway revival of the epochal tuner and delivered a unique West Side Story. Ever since its genesis and its legendary 1961 film adaptation, the musical has been synonymous with the choreography of Jerome Robbins (who also conceived and directed the Broadway premiere). Introducing American audiences to all-new choreography by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker is a bold move that hopefully re-invents the essence of West Side Story for a new generation of theatregoers. And speaking of re-invention, when it comes to theatrical innovation, the visionary director Ivo van Hove excels in his field. If his imaginative takes on the Arthur Miller classics A View from the Bridge and The Crucible or the 1976 Paddy Chayefsky film "Network" are anything to go by, then West Side Story is in for a makeover of a lifetime.

The lyric "There's a place for us / Somewhere a place for us..." couldn't resonate any louder than it does in the current American political and social climate. Yes, "Something's Coming" for sure. Are you ready for it, America?

(Photos by Julieta Cervantes / Jan Versweyveld​)

Inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and JulietWest Side Story reimagined the most enduring love story ever written as a contemporary musical complete with form-shattering stagecraft and a score for the ages. Now, more than 60 years later, the legacy of that original production, along with subsequent stagings around the globe and the iconic cinematic adaptation, has cemented West Side Story’s place as one the most significant cultural achievements of the 20th century.

 

Run time

1hr 45min (no intermission)

Opening date

December 10th, 2019

Closing date

March 11th, 2020

Categories

Musical

Previews from

December 10th, 2019

Venue

Broadway Theatre

Cast and creative

By: Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a Book by Bernstein, Sondheim & Arthur Laurents
Director: Ivo van Hove
Producer: Scott Rudin, Barry Diller and David Geffen
Cast list: Shereen Pimentel (as Maria), Isaac Powell (as Tony), Yesenia Ayala (as Anita), Amar Ramasar (as Bernardo), Dharon E. Jones (as Riff), Ahmad Simmons (as Diesel), Danny Wolohan (as Officer Krupke), Jacob Guzman (as Chino), Kevin Csolak (as A-Rab), Matthew Johnson (as Baby John), Elijah A. Carter (as Action), Zuri Noelle Ford (as Anybodys), Daniel Oreskes (as Doc), Pippa Pearthree (as Glad Hand), and Thomas Jay Ryan (as Lt. Schrank)
Design: Jan Versweyveld
Lighting: Jan Versweyveld
Costume: An d'Huys
Choreography: Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
Sound: Tom Gibbons
Other info: Musical Direction & Supervision by Alexander Gemignani, Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, and Video
Design: by Luke Halls

Our review

Isaac Powell & Shereen Pimentel in West Side Story

After mamboing into musical theater history in 1957, West Side Story has rumbled back again in a reimagined revival by Belgian director Ivo van Hove so packed with wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling video that it's like a new hybrid. Call it a Broadway vidsical.While you're at it, call this provocative yet mixed production at the Broadway Theatre wildly visceral, ultra gritty and at times frustratingly at odds with itself.This musical— created by Jerome Robbins (choreography and concept), Leonard...

Latest West Side Story News & Features

Photo credit: West Side Story (Photo by Julieta Cervantes / Jan Versweyveld​)

The latest Broadway revival of West Side Story directed by Ivo van Hove will not return to Broadway when theatres reopen. West Side Story began previews at the Broadway Theatre on December 10, 2019, ahead of an opening night on February 20, 2020 and performances to March 11, 2020.In a statement from producer Kate Horton: "It is with great regret that we are announcing today that the 2020 Broadway revival of West Side Story will not reopen. This difficult and painful decision comes after we have...

Isaac Powell & Shereen Pimentel in West Side Story

It's West Side Story, Jim, but not as we know it! The classic 1957 musical, featuring a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, has been radically re-invented by Belgian director Ivo van Hove to reflect American gang culture of today. This bold new take began previews at the Broadway Theatre on December 10, 2019, and officially opened on February 20, 2020. What's it all about?Inspired by William Shakespeare's enduring tragedy Romeo & Juliet, West...

Alec Baldwin & Hilaria Baldwin

Something's Coming, Something Good... Yes, it's our New York Theatre Guide Trivia Quiz, folks!Last night we were on hand to greet the VIP guests who walked the Red Carpet for Opening Night of the hotly anticipated Broadway revival of West Side Story! We caught up with a host of stars from stage and screen, as well as the man of the moment, director Ivo van Hove, at the Broadway Theatre and we put their knowledge of this beloved, classic musical to the test!Find out just how well they fared in...

Isaac Powell & Shereen Pimentel in West Side Story

Tonight, tonight won't be just any night... because it's the Opening Night for the hotly anticipated Broadway revival of West Side Story at the Broadway Theatre. Ahead of the celebrations, producers have now released official production photography, so check out these stunning new shots... West Side Story, directed by Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove, began previews at the Broadway Theatre on December 10, 2019, and is scheduled for an official opening tonight, February 20, 2020.The...

Dharon E. Jones

It has been announced that Dharon E. Jones will take over the role of Riff in the Broadway revival of West Side Story at the Broadway Theatre. West Side Story began previews on December 10, 2019, with an official opening night now scheduled for February 20, 2020.The role of Riff was originated in the new production by Ben Cook, however Cook has departed the production following an on-stage injury during the evening performance on January 5, 2020.Currently playing the role of Action in West Side...

Isaac Powell

It has been reported that the highly anticipated Broadway revival of West Side Story, directed by Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove, has delayed its official opening by two weeks. This is due to leading man Isaac Powell sustaining a knee injury. Standby Jordan Dobson is currently covering the role of Tony whilst Powell recovers.West Side Story began previews at the Broadway Theatre on December 10, 2019, and will celebrate its opening night on February 20, 2020 (instead of February 6).The timeless...

Shereen Pimentel & Isaac Powell

"Tonight, tonight, won't be just any night"... because the highly anticipated Broadway revival of West Side Story, directed by Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove, begins previews at the Broadway Theatre! An official opening for this new take on a Broadway classic is scheduled for February 6, 2020.West Side Story, which debuted on Broadway in 1957, features music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Bernstein, Sondheim & Arthur Laurents.Synopsis: "Inspired by...