West Side Story on stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago now through June 25

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CHICAGO (6/2/2023) – Lyric Opera of Chicago presents West Side Story from June 2 to 25, 2023.

In this Broadway musical masterpiece, Leonard Bernstein’s music, Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics, Arthur Laurents’s book, and Jerome Robbins’s bold and iconic dances transport the story of Romeo and Juliet to the streets of New York. West Side Story is an unforgettable musical theater experience on a scale only Lyric Opera of Chicago can offer.

Internationally distinguished theater and opera director Francesca Zambello returns to Lyric with the revival of her production of West Side Story, featuring the original choreography from the Broadway premiere recreated by Emmy Award-winning choreographer Joshua Bergasse. Set designs are by Peter J. Davison with costumes designed by Jessica Jahn and lighting designed by Mark McCullough.

Standout Broadway performers breathe life into the beloved characters of this musical sensation. Making their Lyric debuts, Ryan McCartan and Kanisha Feliciano portray the star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria, with Yurel Echezarreta as Bernardo. Amanda Castro and Brett Thiele reprise the roles of Anita and Riff.

West Side Story runs for 26 performances only, through June 25.

View production images here

A high-resolution video trailer is availalable on Lyric's YouTube channel.

Read the West Side Story digital program book.

Performance dates for West Side Story are June 2-25. All performances take place at the Lyric Opera House, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago.

Running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

For tickets and information, call 312.827.5600 or go to lyricopera.org/westsidestory.

Lyric’s presentation of West Side Story is generously made possible by

The Davee Foundation

Additional support is provided by Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production Circle

 

"WEST SIDE STORY"

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 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI.) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, mtishows.com.

Lyric Opera's Season is presented by

Lyric Opera of Chicago thanks its Official Airline, American Airlines, and acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency

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Under the leadership of General Director, President & CEO John Mangum and Music Director Enrique Mazzola, Lyric is dedicated to reflecting, and drawing strength from, the diversity of Chicago. Lyric offers, through innovation, collaboration, and evolving learning opportunities, ever-more exciting, accessible, and thought-provoking audience and community experiences. We also stand committed to training the artists of the future, through The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center; and to becoming increasingly diverse across our audiences, staff, programming, and artists—magnifying the welcoming pull of our art form, our company, and our city.

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