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Since its debut in 1957, WEST SIDE STORY has enthralled audiences. Listen to the cast and director discuss the timeless and relevant themes of this iconic American musical.
Tickets at http://www.crt.uconn.edu/ or 860-486-2113
WEST SIDE STORY
Book By ARTHUR LAURENTS Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Based on a Concept of JEROME ROBBINS
Directed and Choreographed by Cassie Abate
Music Direction by NDavid Williams
Ticket Prices:
Preview – Adult/Senior $40, Student $12
Opening Night – Adult $55, Senior $50, Student $12
Regular – Adult $50, Senior $45, Student $12
One of the greatest shows of the American musical theatre canon closes out 2016 Nutmeg Summer Series. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to New York City, as two young lovers find themselves caught between their love and allegiance to rival street gangs. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written, featuring “Tonight”, “America” and “Somewhere”. From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and the greatest love stories of all time.
Starring Luke Hamilton as Tony, Julia Estrada as Maria, Bentley Black as Riff, Cassidy Stoner as Anita and Yurel Echezarreta as Bernardo.
Videography by Matt Pugliese
Editing by Matt Pugliese
Music from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of "West Side Story"
Since its debut in 1957, WEST SIDE STORY has enthralled audiences. Listen to the cast and director discuss the timeless and relevant themes of this iconic American musical.
Tickets at http://www.crt.uconn.edu/ or 860-486-2113
WEST SIDE STORY
Book By ARTHUR LAURENTS Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Based on a Concept of JEROME ROBBINS
Directed and Choreographed by Cassie Abate
Music Direction by NDavid Williams
Ticket Prices:
Preview – Adult/Senior $40, Student $12
Opening Night – Adult $55, Senior $50, Student $12
Regular – Adult $50, Senior $45, Student $12
One of the greatest shows of the American musical theatre canon closes out 2016 Nutmeg Summer Series. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to New York City, as two young lovers find themselves caught between their love and allegiance to rival street gangs. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written, featuring “Tonight”, “America” and “Somewhere”. From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and the greatest love stories of all time.
Starring Luke Hamilton as Tony, Julia Estrada as Maria, Bentley Black as Riff, Cassidy Stoner as Anita and Yurel Echezarreta as Bernardo.
Videography by Matt Pugliese
Editing by Matt Pugliese
Music from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of "West Side Story"
