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West Side Story - 2005 - UK Tour History , Info & More

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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Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Cook, Williams, Kritzer and Arden Will Sing SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM for Roundabout Broadway Premiere
by Eddie Varley - Oct 1, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to have Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine return to Studio 54 with Sondheim on Sondheim, a new original Broadway musical starring Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Michael Arden & Leslie Kritzer. Music & lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, conceived & directed by James Lapine. Sondheim on Sondheim will begin previews on March 19th, 2010 and open officially April 22nd, 2010 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement through Sunday, June 13th, 2010.

ENRON And SPRING AWAKENING Garner U.K.'s TMA Nominations
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 1, 2009


The U.K.'s Theatrical Management Award (TMA) nominees have been announced and receiving top nods include Lucy Prebble's Enron, currently playing at London's Royal Court before it opens at the West End's Noel Coward Theatre in January 2010 and on Broadway in April, and the familiar Broadway favorite Spring Awakening. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Nichola McAuliffe at Lyric Hammersmith on Nov. 1.

The Clockwork Theatre Presents World Premiere Of UNDERGROUND At The Beckett Theatre 9/29-10/17
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2009


The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the first production of their 5th anniversary season, UNDERGROUND, written by JAMES McMANUS (winner of the 2006 Princess Grace Playwriting Award). Performances will begin on Tuesday, September 29th; opening on Sunday, October 4th; and will run through October 17th, 2009 at the Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

The Clockwork Theatre Presents World Premiere Of UNDERGROUND At The Beckett Theatre 9/29-10/17
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009


The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the first production of their 5th anniversary season, UNDERGROUND, written by JAMES McMANUS (winner of the 2006 Princess Grace Playwriting Award). Performances will begin on Tuesday, September 29th; opening on Sunday, October 4th; and will run through October 17th, 2009 at the Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Colony Theatre to Hold West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 23, 2009


The Colony Theatre Company presents the third production of its 35th anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of BETTER ANGELS, written by Wayne Peter Liebman and directed by Dan Bonnell. BETTER ANGELS will preview on Wednesday, October 21; Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, October 24 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, November 22 at The Colony Theatre.

The Clockwork Theatre Presents World Premiere Of UNDERGROUND At The Beckett Theatre 9/29-10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2009


The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the first production of their 5th anniversary season, UNDERGROUND, written by JAMES McMANUS (winner of the 2006 Princess Grace Playwriting Award). Performances will begin on Tuesday, September 29th; opening on Sunday, October 4th; and will run through October 17th, 2009 at the Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE Starts Full Rehearsals 7/28, Previews Begin 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Vital Theatre Company Extends PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL Thru 1/3/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 31, 2009


PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL will continue performances Saturdays at 1 pm and 4 pm and Sundays at 1 pm. The show is appropriate for children ages 2 to 10. For tickets and information, please visit www.vitaltheatre.org or call (212) 579-0528. The BLEECKER STREET THEATRE is located at 45 Bleecker Street (North side of Bleecker Street, between Lafayette & Mott Streets).

The Clockwork Theatre Presents World Premiere Of UNDERGROUND At The Beckett Theatre 9/29-10/17
by Charlie Piane - Aug 28, 2009


The Clockwork Theatre, a New York City-based non-profit organization is proud to announce the first production of their 5th anniversary season, UNDERGROUND, written by JAMES McMANUS (winner of the 2006 Princess Grace Playwriting Award). Performances will begin on Tuesday, September 29th; opening on Sunday, October 4th; and will run through October 17th, 2009 at the Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Buck Creek Players' The Sound of Music: The BCP Play-A-Part Fundraiser, Last Performance 8/9!
by Charlie Piane - Aug 9, 2009


Buck Creek Players, the award-winning all volunteer community theater on Indianapolis' southeast side, is set to honor the memory of Jack Peek with the third biannual Buck Creek Players Play-A-Part Fundraiser production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Broadway musical, The Sound of Music.

Buck Creek Players' The Sound of Music: The BCP Play-A-Part Fundraiser Performs 8/7 - 8/9
by Charlie Piane - Aug 7, 2009


Buck Creek Players, the award-winning all volunteer community theater on Indianapolis' southeast side, is set to honor the memory of Jack Peek with the third biannual Buck Creek Players Play-A-Part Fundraiser production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Broadway musical, The Sound of Music.

The Buck Creek Players End Their 35th Anniversary Season With Third Biannual Play-A-Part Fundraiser Of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by - Aug 7, 2009


The Buck Creek Players will wrap up their 35th Anniversary 'Award-Winning Season' with their third biannual Play-A-Part Fundraiser of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, sponsored in part by The Friends of Jack Peek.

Buck Creek Players' The Sound of Music: The BCP Play-A-Part Fundraiser Performs 8/7 - 8/9
by - Aug 7, 2009


Buck Creek Players, the award-winning all volunteer community theater on Indianapolis' southeast side, is set to honor the memory of Jack Peek with the third biannual Buck Creek Players Play-A-Part Fundraiser production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Broadway musical, The Sound of Music.

The Buck Creek Players End Their 35th Anniversary Season With Third Biannual Play-A-Part Fundraiser Of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 6, 2009


The Buck Creek Players will wrap up their 35th Anniversary 'Award-Winning Season' with their third biannual Play-A-Part Fundraiser of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, sponsored in part by The Friends of Jack Peek.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by Charlie Piane - Jul 31, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

The Buck Creek Players End Their 35th Anniversary Season With Third Biannual Play-A-Part Fundraiser Of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2009


The Buck Creek Players will wrap up their 35th Anniversary 'Award-Winning Season' with their third biannual Play-A-Part Fundraiser of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's The Sound of Music, sponsored in part by The Friends of Jack Peek.

Buck Creek Players' The Sound of Music: The BCP Play-A-Part Fundraiser Performs 8/7 - 8/9
by Eddie Varley - Jul 26, 2009


Buck Creek Players, the award-winning all volunteer community theater on Indianapolis' southeast side, is set to honor the memory of Jack Peek with the third biannual Buck Creek Players Play-A-Part Fundraiser production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Broadway musical, The Sound of Music.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by Eddie Varley - Jul 13, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Buck Creek Players Seeks Help to Honor Jack Peek During Play-A-Part Fundraiser
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 8, 2009


Buck Creek Players, the award-winning all volunteer community theater on Indianapolis' southeast side, is seeking assistance to honor the memory of Jack Peek. As part of the third biannual Buck Creek Players Play-A-Part Fundraiser production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic Broadway musical, The Sound of Music, BCP is seeking financial assistance as part of a group sponsorship that will be billed as 'The Friends of Jack Peek.'

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Eric Hatch, a Jet All the Way
by Adrienne Onofri - May 1, 2009


'West Side Story' is Eric's 4th Broadway show and, he says, 'the pinnacle of dancing' in all musical theater.

BWW WEST END: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates at 2009 Olivier Awards
by Eddie Varley - Apr 13, 2009


The actors who play the Four Seasons Ryan Molloy, Stephen Ashfield, Glenn Carter and Philip Bulcock have rocked the West End with their stunning vocals. Our West End video partners, Reelkandi.tv were there to bring you all the excitement of Jersey Boys at the Olivier Awards- right here on BWW TV!

Obama's iPod Gift to Elizabeth II Fit for a 'Queen', Loaded with 40 Broadway Show Tunes
by Eddie Varley - Apr 1, 2009


The Associated Press reports that President Barack Obama's gift of an iPod to Queen Elizabeth II came packed with 40 songs from popular Broadway productions, including 'The King and I,' 'West Side Story', 'Dreamgirls' and 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

RIALTO CHATTER: Spidey's 'Web Side Story' Sneak Peek
by Eddie Varley - Mar 26, 2009


It became official when, SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, was announced to open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010). Directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with 22-time Grammy Award-winning Bono and The Edge creating new music and lyrics, SPIDER-MAN will be written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Well 'True Believers', since that official statement, the 'webslinging' work has heated up, and the creative process is in full 'swing' (forgive us the pun, but c'mon...).

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

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