From the first note to the last breath, West Side Story is one of the most important and representative musicals in world theatre. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is unanimously recognised as one of the finest in the history of musicals, the text by Arthur Laurents remains as moving and relevant as the first day, and the original choreographies by Jerome Robbins hold a place of honour in the legend of contemporary dance. Through their hands, the greatest love story takes to the streets of Broadway to become one of the milestones of musical theatre of all time.
In West Side Story, Arthur Laurents transports Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to New York City, where two young lovers are caught up in the rivalry between two street gangs, the American Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in an atmosphere of hatred, violence, and prejudice shapes one of the most exciting, heartbreaking, beautiful, and relevant stories in musical theatre.
Now, produced by SOM Produce and coinciding with the centenary of Leonard Bernstein, the complete original version with which this legendary musical debuted at the Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway, 1957) is being staged in Spain for the first time. A few days ago we recounted Bernstein's journey on the island of Gran Canaria itself, where he spent long periods developing his artistic work. Now, Teatro Cuyás in Las Palmas will present this historic musical next June (from the 20th to the 30th). Prices range between 40 and 59 euros. You can purchase tickets here.