West Side Story: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

West Side Story tells the story of the rivaling Jets and Sharks, who are locked in a conflict for territory and respect. Amidst the rising tensions, Tony, a former Jet, falls in love with Maria, the sister of the Sharks’ leader. As this forbidden teenage romance unfolds, West Side Story touches on themes of prejudice, cultural clashes, and the desire for a better life.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1957)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Romantic Drama

Setting: 1950s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music: Leonard Bernstein

Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim

Book: Arthur Laurents


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1957)➝

Studio Cast (1985)➝

Studio Cast (1993)➝

Broadway Cast (2009)➝

San Francisco Concert Cast (2014)➝


Licensing

West Side Story is available to license through Music Theatre International.

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      Resources

      Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

      Sheet Music: Amazon➝


      Tags

      1950s, Based on Shakespeare, Classic, Classical, College, Dark, Golden Age, Immigration, JazzPopular, Rom-Dram, Tragedy


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