Young lovers are caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in a high school adaptation of one of the most important and powerful musicals of all time.
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. With additional resources for students and directors, West Side Story School Edition makes the iconic musical more accessible and meaningful for high school performers.
Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever; the score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are still widely regarded as among the best ever written; and Jerome Robbins’ choreography endures as one of the most innovative and inventive applications of the medium.
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950s New York City as two young, idealistic lovers, Tony and Maria, 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 heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever; the score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are still widely regarded as among the best ever written; and Jerome Robbins’ choreography endures as one of the most innovative and inventive applications of the medium.
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950s New York City as two young, idealistic lovers, Tony and Maria, 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 heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
WEST SIDE STORY
SCHOOL EDITION
Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS
Book by
ARTHUR LAURENTS
Music by
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Entire Original Production Directed and Choreographed by
JEROME ROBBINS
Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince
By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens
West Side Story School Edition is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Production is licensed by Music Theatre International.
Franklin Regional Production Staff
Director - Mark Wolfgang
Vocal Director - Kelly Newsted
Choreographer - Jenn Probola
Technical Director - Garett Lynch
Orchestra Director - Nick Nutter
Fight Director - Tonya Lynn
Costumer - Nancy McCormick
Assistant Technical Director - Tim McMurray
Student Director - Julianne Landsberg
SCHOOL EDITION
Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS
Book by
ARTHUR LAURENTS
Music by
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Entire Original Production Directed and Choreographed by
JEROME ROBBINS
Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince
By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens
West Side Story School Edition is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Production is licensed by Music Theatre International.
Franklin Regional Production Staff
Director - Mark Wolfgang
Vocal Director - Kelly Newsted
Choreographer - Jenn Probola
Technical Director - Garett Lynch
Orchestra Director - Nick Nutter
Fight Director - Tonya Lynn
Costumer - Nancy McCormick
Assistant Technical Director - Tim McMurray
Student Director - Julianne Landsberg