Share
THE ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE SMASH-HIT PRODUCTION WEST SIDE STORY WILL RETURN TO THE STAGE IN 2020 DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED POPULAR DEMAND.
'Could it be? Yes, it could. Something’s coming – something good.'
‘I’m delighted that our new production has caught the imagination of today’s audiences, and that the electricity of it all - the story, the music, the dance - is still so urgent in 2019. The demand for tickets has been incredible so to be able to bring the show back next year and give people another opportunity to see Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece is fantastic.’ Artistic Director, Sarah Frankcom
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 brings a whole new energy to a bona fide Broadway classic.
Full casting for the 2020 production is yet to be confirmed but we are delighted to announce that Gabriela Garcia and Andy Coxon will be reprising their roles as Maria and Tony.
Based on a conception of JEROME ROBBINS.
Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
|
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 18 April - Saturday 30 May 2020
PERFORMANCE TIMES: Matinees, 2.30pm / Evenings, 7.30pm. View all times & dates
RUNNING TIMES: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including 1 interval of 20 minutes.
TICKET INFORMATION: Standard Tickets from £25.50. View all ticket prices
Premier tickets £150 – Saturday 23 May, 7:30pm performance.
To access the premier tickets, type “premier” into the promo code box on the top right-hand corner of the booking page.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.
DIRECTOR Sarah Frankcom
CHOREOGRAPHER Aletta Collins
DESIGNER Anna Fleischle
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR/ORCHESTRATOR Jason Carr
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tim Jackson
LIGHTING DESIGNER Lee Curran
SOUND DESIGNER Richard Brooker
COSTUME DESIGNER Polly Sullivan
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Atri Banerjee
ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER Gareth Mole
FIGHT DIRECTOR Kevin McCurdy
DIALECT COACH Natalie Grady
CASTING DIRECTOR Jim Arnold
- Related Events
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Monday 4 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 16 May, 5.00pm *
Tickets are free but please book a place
Book Tickets: 0161 833 9833 / online* Theatre Club starts following the end of the matinee performance, so dependant upon run times, Theatre Club may start a little earlier or later. Run times are confirmed once the show has opened.
INTRODUCING...
Pre-show introduction to the play, led from the stage and featuring company members.
Thursday 7 May, 10.30am - 12 noon. Tickets £6 / Concessions £4
Book Tickets: 0161 833 9833 / online
More information about IntroducingMEMBERS Q&A
Join the cast of WEST SIDE STORY in a Q&A
Friday 22 May, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Tickets £5 - for members only
Book Tickets: 0161 833 9833 / online
More Information about becoming a member- 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 23 May, 2.30pm
BSL PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 13 May, 7.30pm.
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES: Saturday 9 May, 2.30pm and 7.30pm
RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Tuesday 19 May, 2.30pm BOOK TICKETS
Click here for more information about our accessible performances
PLEASE NOTE - if a performance is marked as SOLD OUT - there may still be access seats available - so do get in touch.
-
-
Maria
Gabriela Garcia
Tony
Andy Coxon
-
-
★★★★★ " 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
