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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Co-produced with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. From the first notes to the final breath, “West Side Story” is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of ...

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 ...

Holy Ziegfeld, send this Houston Grand Opera production of West Side Story to Broadway! What a sizzling, dynamic account of this consummate American musical. We last saw this Francesca Zambello ...

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 ...