Countless fans know and love Leonard Bernstein’s landmark work with songs like “America,” “Somewhere” and “I Feel Pretty,” but few have seen it like this. Originally conceived as an opera, we’re paying tribute to Bernstein’s impact as only we can, with James Conlon leading the brilliant LA Opera Orchestra—not to mention a magnificent cast in top vocal and physical form. Director Francesca Zambello dives into one of the most emblematic works of American theater with this elevated, maximalist take that incorporates the iconic original choreography created by the legendary Jerome Robbins. New York City’s West Side is split between the Jets and the Sharks—but these warring gangs never imagined that two of their own could fall in love. Tenor Duke Kim is Tony, a former Jet who finds himself falling for Maria (the radiant Gabriella Reyes). But Maria is promised to another, and her brother Bernardo is more than willing to rally his Sharks to keep it that way. The two lovers dream of a happily ever after, but their neighborhood can see tragedy coming a mile away.
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Best Musical | |
| 1980 | Best Revival | |
| 2009 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is at 135 N. Grand Ave. , Los Angeles, CA.
Celebración de las Artes (12/14/25-12/14/25)
L.A. County Holiday Celebration (12/24/25-12/24/25)
Juan Diego Florez in Recital (2/10/26-2/10/26)
Patti LuPone in Concert (2/21/26-2/21/26)
Akhnaten (2/28/26-3/22/26)
Falstaff (4/18/26-5/10/26)
James Conlon Concert (4/24/26-4/24/26)
The Magic Flute (5/30/26-6/21/26)
Renee Fleming in Recital (6/13/26-6/13/26)
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is at 135 N. Grand Ave. , Los Angeles, CA.
La Boheme (11/22/25-12/14/25)
West Side Story (9/20/25-10/12/25)
Renée Fleming & Friends (6/14/25-6/14/25)
Kelli O'Hara in Concert (2/1/25-2/1/25)
Kristin Chenoweth Holiday Concert (12/14/24-12/14/24)
Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes at LA Opera (4/20/24-4/20/24)
Dutch National Ballet: Frida (7/14/23-7/16/23)
Videos
![]() |
MILF And Cookies
Dynasty Typewriter (12/16 - 12/16) | |
![]() |
2 Pianos 4 Hands
North Coast Repertory Theatre (12/11 - 12/31) | |
![]() |
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center (1/9 - 1/11) BUY NOW & SAVE | |
![]() |
Samantha Pauly
Feinstein's at the Nikko (12/12 - 12/13) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
|
La Boheme
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (11/22 - 12/14) | |
|
Once
Chance Theater (1/23 - 3/1) | |
|
ALEICHEM SHOLOM! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem – a “Brilliant” musical comedy
Santa Monica Playhouse (12/7 - 12/14) | |
|
A Christmas Carol
Highlands Theater LA (12/5 - 12/14) | |
|
From Mozart to Mahler
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (2/26 - 2/28) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||