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 tensions, Tony, a former Jet, falls in love with Maria, the sister of the Sharks’ leader. Their forbidden romance unfolds against the backdrop of prejudice, cultural clashes, and the desire for a better life.


Creative Team

Music: Leonard Bernstein

Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim

Book: Arthur Laurents


Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1957)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Romantic Drama

Setting: 1950s / NYC


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1957)➝

Studio Cast (1985)➝

Studio Cast (1993)➝

Broadway Cast (2009)➝

San Francisco Concert Cast (2014)➝


Links

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1950s, Classic, Classical, CollegeJazzPopular, Romantic


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