Arthur Laurents News

The cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's WEST SIDE STORY performs 'Dance at the Gym' in a new clip from the current production, running through late June 2026 in Millburn, New Jersey.

Mikaela Secada takes center stage in a new clip from Paper Mill Playhouse's production of WEST SIDE STORY, performing the number 'America' in her role as Anita alongside the full company.

Sarah-Anne Martinez performs 'I Feel Pretty' alongside Anette Barrios-Torres, Kyra Sorce, and Delaney Diaz in Paper Mill's current production of WEST SIDE STORY.

Paper Mill Playhouse announced its upcoming production of WEST SIDE STORY, featuring the Bernstein-Sondheim-Laurents classic with Jerome Robbins' original choreography, set in 1950s New York amid rival gang conflict.

The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA will present WEST SIDE STORY as the final production of its 2025-2026 season, featuring Paula Gaudier as Maria and Manuel Santos as Bernardo.

The story is a modern reimaging of the tale, Romeo and Juliet.  Set in 1957 on the West Side of New York City in the last days of summer, there’s trouble on the streets between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks.

You can now get a first look at Noah Henry as Tony singing 'Maria' in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of West Side Story! The production will continue at Paper Mill through June..

Paper Mill Playhouse is now in performances for West Side Story, marking the final production of Paper Mill’s current season. Get a first look at production photos!

Watch the cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's West Side Story in rehearsals, performing the famous 'Dance at the Gym' here! The musical features music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents.

Paper Mill Playhouse has released rehearsal footage of the cast performing 'Cool' from their upcoming production of WEST SIDE STORY, opening May 28, 2026 at Paper Mill Playhouse.

Aprovechando que este verano visitará España con su nueva gira de conciertos, repasamos cronológicamente los papeles más icónicos y exigentes de la diva del musical

Music Theater Works announced the cast and creative team for WEST SIDE STORY, directed by Sasha Gerritson with choreography by Clayton Cross and Isa Ramirez, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. All performances include Spanish supertitles.

It was good to be back at the Washington National Opera for their thrilling performance of West Side Story after a year of extreme change for this vital world-renowned artistic organization/institution. As many people already know, the Washington National Opera has had to relocate to other venues to proactively create new artistic paradigms after some tough challenges at the Kennedy Center. (I was pleased to review this production on the night of May 14, 2026, at The Music Center at Strathmore

Second Street Players will present GYPSY at the Riverfront Theater in Milford, DE, featuring the Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim score, directed by John H. Hulse.

The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.

George Street Playhouse announced a 60-minute multimedia benefit event celebrating Al Hirschfeld's Broadway illustrations, hosted by David Leopold of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

Paper Mill Playhouse began rehearsals this week for West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. Get a first look at the cast and creative team in rehearsals here!

NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced programing for the 2026 –2027 Season—the largest in the institution’s history. It will include Encores! productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Hallelujah Baby, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more.

The Gateway Playhouse will launch its 77th Season with the musical West Side Story. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!

National Youth Music Theatre announced its 50th anniversary summer season in Birmingham, including a large-scale production of WEST SIDE STORY at Birmingham Hippodrome, new musicals, and workshops following a record year of over 1,300 auditions.