West Side Story at Miller Auditorium
Dates: 4/18/2026
📍 Theatre: Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: 269.349.7759
Tickets: $30-$105
In a fully staged production with the Kalamazoo Symphony, the timeless story of forbidden love comes to life with Leonard Bernstein’s unforgettable score, Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics, and electrifying choreography. Travel to New York’s Upper West Side with Tony, Maria, and the dueling Jets and Sharks to experience the musical masterpiece that took Broadway by storm. Bernstein’s iconic score to West Side Story is punctuated with hits like “Tonight,” “Maria,” “I Feel Pretty,” and the soulful “Somewhere.”
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Tony Awards and Nominations for West Side Story
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Best Musical | Nominated |
| 1980 | Best Revival | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Revival of a Musical | Nominated |
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About the Theatre
To Enlighten • To Entertain • To Educate
James W. Miller Auditorium is located on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and is the premier performing arts venue in West Michigan. We are dedicated to strengthening the cultural life of West Michigan, engaging with our community through outreach and the magic of live theatre.
At Miller Auditorium’s grand opening celebration in 1968, Western Michigan University president James W. Miller promised that the new building would present the performing arts "not as culture for culture's sake, but for the enrichment of the lives of our students, our faculty and our friends in the community."
Our state-of-the-art facility is host to entertainment of all kinds: touring productions straight from Broadway, live concerts, comedy events, family shows, and more. Our dedication to community outreach and education runs deep. When you see a show at Miller, know that you are supporting these goals. (Want to help even more? Consider becoming a Friend of Miller.)
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