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Opened: September 26, 1957

West Side Story - 1957 - Broadway History , Info & More

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More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it's back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. Tony® Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’s Broadway direction is recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. WEST SIDE STORY remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of WEST SIDE STORY recently won the 2010 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere."

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BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY Makes Phenomenal Opening at the Arts Asylum in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - Aug 24, 2015


Gang violence erupts at the Arts Asylum in Kansas City and the audience erupts with a thunderous standing ovation for WEST SIDE STORY on opening night Saturday August 22. Michael Grayman and Andrew Parkhurst direct WEST SIDE STORY, which opens the fifth season of Spinning Tree Theatre, recreating the choreography of Jerome Robbins who directed and choreographed the entire original production.

BWW Preview: WEST SIDE STORY Comes to the Arts Asylum in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - Aug 6, 2015


West Side Story opens the fifth season of productions for Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, running August 20 through September 5. The musical production will be staged at The Arts Asylum located at 1000 E. 9th Street in Kansas City. The Arts Asylum was established to provide assistance, studio, and gallery space for a variety of artists.

THE FRIDAY FIVE: Crystal Kurek & Corey Shadd from WEST SIDE STORY
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 17, 2015


Inspired by BroadwayWorld.com's Friday Six, welcome to BroadwayWorld Nashville's latest installment of The Friday Five: five questions designed to help you learn more about the talented people you'll find onstage throughout the Volunteer state. Today, we introduce you to Corey Shadd and Crystal Kurek, who star as Tony and Maria in West Side Story, opening tonight at Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts.

Grand Scale WEST SIDE STORY for Artscape Opera House from 23 July 2015
by David Fick - Jul 15, 2015


Presented at Artscape by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, WEST SIDE STORY, the musical masterpiece by Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim, based on an original conception of Jerome Robbins, opens at the Artscape Opera House on 23 July 2015.

WEST SIDE STORY Plays Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, Now thru 6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2015


From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals of all time.  The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments.  You can experience this Tony Award-winning Broadway classic at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts tonight, June 17-27. 

Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Present WEST SIDE STORY, Now thru 8/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2015


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the Frederick area's only year-round producing theatre, continues its 2015 Mainstage Season this summer with the singing and dancing musical favorite West Side Story. The musical which was conceived and originally directed and choreographed by the legendary Jerome Robbins, will run from tonight, June 12th - August 29th.

WEST SIDE STORY to Pkay Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, 6/17-27
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2015


From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals of all time.  The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments.  You can experience this Tony Award-winning Broadway classic at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts June 17-27. 

Free Screening of WEST SIDE STORY Set for Lincoln Center Plaza This August
by Movies News Desk - Jun 1, 2015


The Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Opera announced that they are co-presenting a free outdoor screening of Jerome Robbins & Robert Wise's Academy Award-winning film West Side Story on the Lincoln Center Plaza in front of the opera house on Friday, August 28 at 7:45pm.

Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre to Present WEST SIDE STORY, 6/12-8/29
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2015


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the Frederick area's only year-round producing theatre, continues its 2015 Mainstage Season this summer with the singing and dancing musical favorite West Side Story. The musical which was conceived and originally directed and choreographed by the legendary Jerome Robbins, will run from June 12th - August 29th.

BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY at Westchester Broadway Theatre
by Kathryn Kitt - Apr 27, 2015


One of the greatest shows in the history of American musical theatre, West Side Story, has made a triumphant return at The Westchester Broadway Theatre.

Photo Flash: Westchester Broadway Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 18, 2015


Check out photos from Westchester Broadway Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, April 9th - July 5th, 2015!

WEST SIDE STORY to Play Grand Theater, 4/30-5/16
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2015


The Grand Theater and the Road Company are excited to present the romantic tragedy that changed the face of musical theater: West Side Story. The classic tale of courtship, love, and revenge runs from April 30 - May 16, 2015 (Thursdays at 7pm; Friday and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm) and tickets range from $22-$25 with discounts for seniors, students and groups. Performances are in the Grand Theatre, located at 405 S. Main Street, Williamstown, NJ. Tickets are available at www.roadcompany.com or 856-728-2120. Please see the Fact Sheet below for more details.

Riverside Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY Runs Now thru 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015


Riverside's celebrated 2014-2015 Season continues with the most anticipated show of the season, West Side Story. Conceived by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins, West Side Story tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds who fight to keep their passion alive. West Side Story performs on the Stark Stage from tonight, February 17 - March 8, 2015 and is sponsored by The O'Haire Fessler Group/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management along with Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers.

The Fugard Theatre Announces First Out of House Production: WEST SIDE STORY at the Artscape Opera House!
by David Fick - Feb 16, 2015


Five years on from its official opening in February 2010, the Fugard Theatre announces its first out of house production. In July of this year, Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre will proudly present a grand-scale four week season of Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim's musical theatre masterpiece WEST SIDE STORY, based on a conception of Jerome Robbins.

Riverside Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY to Run 2/17-3/8
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015


Riverside's celebrated 2014-2015 Season continues with the most anticipated show of the season, West Side Story. Conceived by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins, West Side Story tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds who fight to keep their passion alive. West Side Story performs on the Stark Stage from February 17 - March 8, 2015 and is sponsored by The O'Haire Fessler Group/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management along with Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers.

Photo Flash: WEST SIDE STORY Celebrates Opening Night at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2015


WEST SIDE STORY is now officially the fastest-selling production in Drury Lane Theatre's 30 year history. The highly-anticipated musical runs now through March 29. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Photo Flash: WEST SIDE STORY Opens Tonight at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production opens tonight, January 22, running through March 22. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Photo Flash: First Look at WEST SIDE STORY at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2015


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production is currently in previews and opens January 22, running through March 22. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Christina Nieves & Jim DeSelm Lead Drury Lane Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production previews tonight, January 15, opens January 22 and runs through March 22.

Christina Nieves and Jim DeSelm Lead Drury Lane Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production previews tonight, January 15, opens January 22 and runs through March 22.

Christina Nieves and Jim DeSelm to Lead Drury Lane Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, 1/15-3/22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2015


Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production previews January 15, opens January 22 and runs through March 22.

VYT Opens 26th Season with WEST SIDE STORY, Now thru 8/24
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2014


Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) opens its 26th Anniversary Season with the original Broadway musical version of West Side Story at the Herberger Theatre Center from today, August 8 through 24.

FLASH FRIDAY: WEST SIDE STORY - Broadway, Movie, Remake?
by Pat Cerasaro - Aug 8, 2014


Today, in honor of Steven Spielberg's admission this week that he is contemplating a big screen remake of it, we salute one of the most high profile musicals ever written, WEST SIDE STORY.

Woodstock Playhouse to Present WEST SIDE STORY, 8/7-10
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 5, 2014


Experience the passion of a cast of emerging professionals who will take you on a flight of emotions with Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Jerome Robbin's classic 'WEST SIDE STORY'

Other Productions of West Side Story

1957   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1958   West End London Production
West End
1959   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1960   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1964   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1968   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1980   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1991   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1992   Regional (UK) Regional Revival
Regional (UK)
1998   West End London Revival
West End
2006   Houston, TX (Regional) Theatre Under the Stars Production
Houston, TX (Regional)
2009   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2010   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2015   Washington, DC (Regional) Signature Theatre Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2018   Washington, DC (Regional) National Symphony Orchestra Concert Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2018   Regional (US) 100th Birthday Celebration Revival Production
Regional (US)
2020   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway

West Side Story - 1957 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1958 Theatre World Awards Performance Carol Lawrence
1958 Tony Awards Best Choreography Jerome Robbins
1958 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Max Goberman
1958 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Irene Sharaff
1958 Tony Awards Best Musical Leonard Bernstein
1958 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Carol Lawrence
1958 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Oliver Smith

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