About the show
West Side Story
The air vibrates in New York's Upper West Side: rival street gangs, passionate rhythms, a fatal enmity and, in the midst of it all, the great love that fights to overcome all obstacles - and tragically fails. Be inspired by the rousing new production of West Side Story, which takes the immortal musical classic into a new era. Since its world premiere in December 2022, it has taken the hearts of audiences around the globe by storm.
Maria, Somewhere, America - Leonard Bernstein's immortal melodies and Jerome Robbins' outstanding choreography have redefined an entire genre. To this day, the musical classic is considered the unrivaled number 1: bold, explosive and groundbreaking. Steven Spielberg's 2021 Oscar-winning remake proves once again just how uniquely timeless West Side Story is.
With a thrilling new production, paired with the legendary original choreography, the international creative team led by New York director Lonny Price is now opening the next chapter in the success story of West Side Story. Two Gangs. One Love: An infinite but impossible love - the universal power that made Romeo and Juliet immortal and has lost none of its fascination to this day.
Credit: Johan Persson
World premiere at the Deutsches Theater Munich
Alexander Bernstein and Regisseur Lonny Price
World premiere of the new production of West Side Story in Munich in 2022: guest of honor Alexander Bernstein, son of composer Leonard Bernstein, travelled all the way from New York. As President of Artful Learning Inc. and Vice President of the Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc. he is continuing his father's legacy. Together with director Lonny Price, a close friend of the family, Bernstein was deeply moved and overjoyed after the performance.
Bradley Cooper and Care Mulligan
Photo shoot with Hollywood stars on our set
To promote the worldwide release of the film Maestro (2023) about the life of Leonard Bernstein, Hollywood stars Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan came to Paris and posed in the impressive set of the West Side Story production, which has just given a ten-week sold-out guest performance at the renowned Théâtre du Châtelet as part of its world tour.
United for a good cause
When music connects – and inspires hope
During the recent world tour of West Side Story, donations were collected for Doctors Without Borders after each performance. Thanks to the amazing support of the audience, an impressive total of €100,000 was raised!
The donation check was ceremoniously handed over to the organization by the cast and crew of the production during their guest performance at the Alte Oper Frankfurt.
