Asheville Lyric Opera is thrilled to take on this production and perform West Side Story as the original show was intended.
Through a story of hidden romance and tragedy, tensions rise and fall in this classic American musical admired and loved by many. Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, is a readaptation of William Shakepeare’s Romeo and Juliet, set in the 1950’s in Manhattan, NY. The Jets, an “American” street gang, and the Sharks, a group of young Puerto Ricans face off in an attempt to mark their gang’s territory.
Performances are April 24, 25, 26 2015.
Asheville Lyric Opera will be using esteemed, classically trained talent and a full classical orchestra. The singers will not be using mics throughout any rehearsals or productions.
It was vitally important to both Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein that this piece of lyric theatre stood apart from other shows, which is why they created a piece full of well-trained singers, dancers, and actors. The cast will be comprised of approximately 30-40 members making this a large production.
Come join Maria, Tony, and the rest of the gang for popular numbers such as “Tonight”, “I Feel Pretty” and “I Want to Be in America”.
Please visit www.dwtheatre.com for additional information.