“There’s a place for us / Somewhere a place for us…” If you haven’t thought of the beautiful, haunting song “Somewhere” from West Side Story as an LGBTQ+ plea for a place of love and belonging, you ...

HOLLYWOOD -- Filmmaker Steven Spielberg's take on the classic musical "West Side Story" takes him back to his childhood. "I didn't take on this project lightly," said Spielberg. "This project has been ...

In 1949, choreographer Jerome Robbins phoned Leonard Bernstein with an idea for updating “Romeo and Juliet” into a contemporary Broadway musical. Robbins didn’t know what it would be, but he knew what ...

Stephen Sondheim penned those lyrics for “West Side Story” almost 70 years ago, but his words are proving to be a modern-day prophesy. Another snippet from the musical — “Tonight, tonight … won’t be ...

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:49 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. The LA Opera’s “West Side Story” is in the right place at the right time. Originally brought to Broadway in 1957 by a legendary ...

Most theatre-goers are familiar with West Side Story and its plot. A modernized take on Romeo and Juliet, it pits rival gangs against each other amidst a forbidden love affair. The Jets, a white ...

It’s the Sharks versus the Jets. It’s Tony and Maria who find instant dangerous love on a dance floor. It’s Leonard Bernstein’s incredible music with lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim and book by ...

Flawless choreography, flattering costuming, dynamic set pieces and enchanting orchestration made the opening night of LA Opera’s production of “West Side Story” well worth the standing ovation it ...

Countless fans know and love Leonard Bernstein’s landmark work with songs like “America,” “Somewhere” and “I Feel Pretty,” but few have seen it like this. Originally conceived as an opera, we’re ...

"West Side Story" is a tale that is operatic, through and through, thanks in part to its poignant "Romeo & Juliet" origins, the incredible songs and staging, and a love story at its center that is ...

Instructions for Guests Park in the West Lot. From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In 1949, choreographer Jerome Robbins phoned Leonard Bernstein with an idea for updating “Romeo and Juliet” into a ...