'West Side Story' at Westchester Broadway Theatre - My Review

Pictured: Members of the cast of ’West Side Story’ at WBT Photos by John Vecchiolla

Westchester Broadway Theatre has been trying to bring ‘West Side Story’ back to their stage since its last production in 1998. The musical that was inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, it has been called “possibly the greatest musical ever created” by Jerome Robbins with amazing music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by a 27 year old Stephen Sondheim. I never get tired of watching the 1961 film version of this tale of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds in order to enjoy the outstanding choreography and musical score. The WBT production was the first time I have seen a non-student version of the show and I was immediately wrapped up in the total experience that makes ‘West Side Story’ a treasure of the musical theatre genre.

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Carly Evans & Zach Trimmer as Maria & Tony in ‘West Side Story’
at WBT Photo By John Vecchiolla

‘West Side Story’ runs at the WBT, celebrating 40 years of Broadway Musicals and fine dining, through July 5, 2015.