West Side Story Readies to Open in Cincinnati on February 28

The Grammy Award Winning, Broadway musical West Side Story is set to open in Cincinnati on February 28 as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 11/12 Season. The production will be in town through March 11.

West Side Story is set in New York City in the 1950’s and it explores the rivalry of two teenage street gangs in the midst of a moving love story. The new rendition stays true to the original, but offers a fresh twist on its authentic feel with exciting dance moves combined with themes of hope and reconciliation.

This American musical features the music of Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Popular numbers from this musical include “Maria,” “America,” “Somewhere,” “Tonight,” and “A Boy Like That,” among others.

The new Broadway production began previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway Monday, February 23, 2009, opened to critical acclaim breaking box office records at the Palace Theatre on Thursday, March 19, 2009, and recouped its $14 million investment after running only 30 weeks. The Broadway production played its final performance January 2, 2011. The musical played 27 previews and 748 regular performances, making it the longest-running production of the groundbreaking musical in Broadway history. The original production, which burst onto Broadway in 1957 had held the record, played 732 performances on Broadway. It was followed up by a movie release in 1961, starring Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer.

Show times are Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $27.50. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at the Broadway in Cincinnati Box Office downtown in the Mercantile Center at 120 East 4 th Street, or online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and at www.ticketmaster.com , or by phone at (800) 982-2787.


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