The production of Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein musical will take place at the theatre next November.
Further details have been announced for the National Theatre revival production of West Side Story.
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the musical next year, the production will run at the theatre next autumn from the 5th November until the 12th February.
With press night set for the 25th November 2027, the musical follows the relationship of Tony and Maria against the backdrop of two warring gangs in New York. It includes iconic songs such as “I Feel Pretty”, “Cool”, “Tonight”, “Maria” and “America.”
It was penned by Arthur Laurents (Gypsy), Leonard Bernstein (On the Town) and Stephen Sondheim (Follies), with this revival being directed by Miranda Cromwell and Marianne Elliott.
Meanwhile, Jerome Robbins’ original choreography will be recreated and adapted by Julio Monge artistic collaborator and consultant on Steven Spielberg’s 2021 film adaptation.
Tickets go on general sale next Thursday, 12 November, at midday
Joining Elliott, Cromwell and Monge in the creative team will be set designer Miriam Buether, costume designer Nicky Gillibrand, music director Nicholas Skilbeck, fight director Sam Lyon–Behan, intimacy director Ingrid Mackinnon, with casting by Bryony Jarvis-Taylor and Naomi Downham. Associates include associate director Mumba Dodwell, associate choreographer Luca Dinardo and associate music director Cat Beveridge.
Further creative team and casting has yet to be announced.
To find out more visit: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/west-side-story/