West Side Story
a Musical Theatre Intensive youth production

Composer: Leonard Bernstein Lyricist: Stephen Sondheim Book By: Arthur Laurents Concept by Jerome Robbins; Based on Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Producer / Director: Brian McDonald Choreographer: Carolanne Marano Musical Director: Miriam Arichea

The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.