West Side Story
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- 6 April 2019 - 25 May 2019
- The Theatre
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The most dazzling and dynamic musical in Broadway history
'Could it be? Yes, it could. Something’s coming – something good.'
WEST SIDE STORY marries stunning choreography to a matchless songbook – Maria, America, Somewhere, Tonight – as it translates ROMEO AND JULIET to 1950s Manhattan. It’s the Jets and the Sharks, two rival gangs who make New York’s mean streets even meaner. But it’s also passionate, tender and deeply romantic – the greatest love story ever told.
Reimagined for the round with new choreography by Aletta Collins (SWEET CHARITY) and orchestrations from Bernstein specialist Jason Carr, Sarah Frankcom’s production follows Royal Exchange hits such as SWEET CHARITY and GUYS AND DOLLS as it brings a whole new energy to a bona fide Broadway classic.
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Based on a conception of JEROME ROBBINS.
Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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Entire Original Production Directed and Choreographed by |
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith
and Harold S. Prince
by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens
Produced by arrangement with
Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited
- Event Information
VENUE: The Theatre
PERFORMANCE DATES: Saturday 6 April - Saturday 25 May 2019
PERFORMANCE TIMES: Matinees, 2.30pm / Evenings, 7.30pm.
View all times & datesRUNNING TIMES: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including 1 interval of 20 minutes.
TICKET INFORMATION: Standard Tickets from £25.00
View all ticket pricesDAY SEATS: Each day from 9.30am, there will be 16 day seats available (per performance) to people in person at Box Office. There will also be some available via the phones from 10am. A maximum of 2 days seats per person. Day seats are £10 each.
BOOK TICKETS: Book Online or call the Box Office on 0161 833 9833
Members get Priority Booking for each season as well as for additional events. You can find out about Membership here.
With your support, we can make brilliant theatre, tell stories, nurture new talent, and help as many people as possible get involved.
- Creative Team
Based on a conception of JEROME ROBBINS. Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS. Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN. Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM. Directed by SARAH FRANKCOM.
DIRECTOR Sarah Frankcom
CHOREOGRAPHER Aletta Collins
DESIGNER Anna Fleischle
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR/ORCHESTRATOR Jason Carr
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Mark Aspinall
LIGHTING DESIGNER Lee Curran
SOUND DESIGNER Richard Brooker
COSTUME DESIGNER Polly Sullivan
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Atri Banerjee
ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER Gareth Mole
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER Liam Bunster
ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESGINER Jason Addison
ASSOCIATE SOUND DESIGNER Owen Lewis
ASSOCIATE SOUND DESIGNER Sorcha Steele
FIGHT DIRECTOR Kevin McCurdy
DIALECT COACH Natalie Grady
CASTING DIRECTOR Jim Arnold
ASSISTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tom Chester
BSL INTERPRETER Karl Lorca
- Related Events
BERNSTEIN REVEALED: A CABARET
Join leading Leonard Bernstein expert Edward Seckerson, double Olivier Award nominee Sophie-Louise Dann and double Tony Award nominee (and musical supervisor/orchestrator of WEST SIDE STORY) Jason Carr to celebrate 100 years of Leonard Bernstein.
Sunday 28 April 7.30pm
Tickets £15 (£12)
Book Tickets: 0161 833 9833 / online
More InformationMEMBERS Q&A
Join the cast of West Side Story in a Q&A
Friday 17 May, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Tickets £5 - for members only
Book Tickets: 0161 833 9833 / online
More Information about becoming a memberPOST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Thursday 16 May, following 7.30pm show.
No need to book tickets for the discussion.
Book tickets to the performanceTHEATRE CLUB
Like an informal, friendly book club, but for plays
Saturday 11 May, 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Tickets are free but please book a place.
Book Tickets: 0161 833 9833 / online
More Information about Theatre ClubINTRODUCING...
Pre-show introduction to the play, led from the stage and featuring company members.
Thursday 2 May, 10.30am - 12 noon. Tickets £6 / Concessions £4
Book Tickets: 0161 833 9833
More Information about Introducing- Accessible Performances
If you require our BSL, Audio Described or Captioned services, please book directly with Box Office. This is because there are often specific seats, which are held for each show to ensure you have the best experience possible.
You can call on 0161 833 9833 or email at box.office@royalexchange.co.uk
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: Saturday 18 May, 2.30pm
BSL PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 8 May, 7.30pm. Interpreter Karl Lorca
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 15 May, 7.30pm
RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Tuesday 7 May, 2.30pm BOOK TICKETS
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PLEASE NOTE - if a performance is marked as SOLD OUT - there may still be access seats available - so do get in touch.
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★★★★ "exhilarating" Mark Fisher, The Guardian
★★★★ "West Side Story is not so much a love story, as a lust story and a want story. A story of being young and seeking a place in the world. It’s a bleak story too – oh, boy, is it bleak – but it’s also a deeply compassionate one. Frankcom’s production brings all of that out beautifully, while still throwing in a few finger clicks." Natasha Tripney, The Stage
★★★★ "thoroughly enjoyable" Oliver Ainley, WhatsOnStage
★★★★★ "it is nothing short of a complete triumph." Kristy Stott, Upstaged Manchester
★★★★★ "The whole cast deserves a round of applause, as this musical is so ensemble heavy, not one member of the ensemble let the show slip. A goose-bump moment was the “Tonight” quintet that just simply perfect." Jess Stoddard, Jess's Random World
★★★★★ "From the opening bar, this is a perfect piece of theatre and I loved every second. It succeeds in adding vibrant new choreography to a sublime score and is performed with passion and conviction by an immensely talented young company." Paul Wilcox, North West End
★★★★★ "Bold, inspired theatre at its best." Nikki Cotter, Opening Night
★★★★★ "The Royal Exchange’s West Side Story brings vibrancy and passion to a show that may have been taken for granted." Dave Cunningham, The Reviews Hub
★★★★★ "Jason Carr’s orchestration feels modern, fresh and exciting, bringing a punchiness to lesser-known tracks like COOL and GEE OFFICER KRUPKE! while quietly blowing you away with its soft and sustained sections in MARIA, TONIGHT and SOMEWHERE." Donna Kelly, Frankly My Dear
★★★★ "this is a pretty magnificent version of one of the greatest musicals ever." Kevin Bourke, Northern Soul
