West Side Story

Based on a conception of JEROME ROBBINS. Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS. Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN. Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM. Directed by SARAH FRANKCOM.
6 April 2019 - 25 May 2019
The Theatre

Book Now

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.

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
JEROME ROBBINS

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 & dates

TICKET INFORMATION: Standard Tickets from £25.00
View all ticket prices

BOOK TICKETS:

Members Priority Booking: 10am, Friday 2 November. Book Online (please to login) or call the Box Office on 0161 833 9833

Season Tickets Priority Booking: 10am, Friday 9 November. Book Online or call the Box Office on 0161 833 9833

Groups Priority Booking: 10am, Wednesday 14 November. Book via phone on 0161 833 0483 or email group.bookings@royalexchange.co.uk

Schools Priority Booking: 10am, Friday 16 November. Book via phone on 0161 615 6702 or email schools@royalexchange.co.uk

General Public Sale: 10am, Tuesday 20 November. 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

DESIGNER Anna Fleischle

LIGHTING DESIGNER Lee Curran

COMPOSER Jason Carr

CHOREOGRAPHER Aletta Collins
Related Events
MEMBERS 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 member

POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Date TBC

THEATRE 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 Club

INTRODUCING...
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
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: Saturday 18 May, 2.30pm BOOK TICKETS

BSL PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 8 May, 7.30pm BOOK TICKETS

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 15 May, 7.30pm BOOK TICKETS

RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Tuesday 7 May, 2.30pm BOOK TICKETS

Click here for more information about our accessible performances

Book tickets via Box Office: 0161 833 9833 / email