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 lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence, and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching, and relevant musical dramas of our time. Directed by Angela Ionnone Our Sponsors Park National Bank Broadway Series
Musical Direction by Kelly Knowlton
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| 1958 | Best Musical | |
| 1980 | Best Revival | |
| 2009 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Caroline, or Change (5/24/24-6/2/24)
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Caroline, or Change (5/24/24-6/2/24)
A Chorus Line (3/2/24-3/10/24)
A Christmas Carol—One Woman. A Whole Host of Characters. (12/8/23-12/10/23)
Hello, Dolly! Starring Jennifer Simard & Jeff Richmond (11/11/23-11/19/23)
Rent (10/6/23-10/15/23)
Grease (7/29/23-8/6/23)
Sister Act: The Musical (11/19/22-12/4/22)
Next to Normal (10/7/22-10/16/22)
Seussical Jr. (9/9/22-9/11/22)
Meredith Willson's The Music Man (7/30/22-8/7/22)
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A Christmas Story
Cleveland Play House (11/30 - 12/21) | |
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SpongeBob Squarepants
Beck Center for the Arts (12/5 - 1/4) | |
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ENCORE The Road to Damascus: A Musical Journey Through the Book of Acts
Ohio Star Theater (1/28 - 3/6) | |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Weathervane Playhouse, Akron (11/20 - 12/21) | |
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PARADE
Weathervane Playhouse, Akron (6/18 - 7/19) | |
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Mamma Mia!
Renaissance Theatre (4/25 - 5/3) | |
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Spring Awakening
Senney Theater (2/13 - 3/1) | |
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Near West Theatre (4/17 - 5/3) | |
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