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Opened: September 26, 1957

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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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West Side Story FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of West Side Story have there been?

West Side Story has had 21 productions including Broadway which opened in 1957, Broadway which opened in 1957, West End which opened in 1958, US Tour which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1980, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1991, Regional (UK) which opened in 1992, West End which opened in 1998, Houston, TX (Regional) which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2009, US Tour which opened in 2010, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2015, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2018, Regional (US) which opened in 2018 and Broadway which opened in 2020.

What Tony Awards has West Side Story been nominated for?

Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Jerome Robbins, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Max GobermanBest Costume Design for Irene Sharaff and Best Scenic Design for Oliver Smith.

What Tony Awards has West Side Story won?

Best Choreography for Jerome Robbins, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Max Goberman, Best Costume Design for Irene Sharaff, Best Scenic Design for Oliver Smith, .

What awards has West Side Story been nominated for?

West Side Story has been nominated for several awards. One notable nomination is for Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Carol Lawrence.

What awards has West Side Story won?

West Side Story has won several awards, including a Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Carol Lawrence.