West Side Story is an American musical set in the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York in the 1950’s. The story was inspired by Shakespeare’s play Romeo And Juliet and explores the rivalry between two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The musical score includes Maria, Somewhere, Tonight and I feel pretty. the 1957 Broadway production, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, was nominated for six Tony awards and a film in 1961, of the same name, won ten Academy Awards. For many, the tale of romance, racial prejudice and heart-breaking tragedy holds up as well today as it did six decades ago.
Cast - 2nd/3rd Year BA Acting Musical Theatre
Production Team - BA Theatre Practice
Director - Ed Hughes
Choreographer - Lynne Thomas
Musical Director - Wendy Gadian
Designer - Sara Perks
Lighting Designer - Nick Moran
Performed In The Embassy Theatre
My Role - Head of Department
Some photographs supplied courtesy of Nick Moran
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