The crowds tell it all, even when a Broadway show is in previews, West Side Story Broadway is a hit! When theatre goers wait in line in 20 degree weather, you can tell that there is something special on Broadway. When in the midst of these economic challenging times, there are long lines of theatre enthusiasts hoping for a rare ticket cancellation—you know you have a major hit! West Side Story has already joined the other wonderful hits on the Broadway Packages list of ‘must see’ shows, along with other ground breaking showstoppers like Wicked and Jersey Boys.
Back on Broadway for the first time in decades, West Side Story is the classic re-telling of a love story. With songs that have endured for years and with a story that is current and classic at the same time, West Side Story Broadway delivers a powerful and exciting message. Originally conceived by Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein and Arthur Laurents, this is the urban musical version of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
When first developed, the story was to be about a star-crossed romance between Jewish boy and an Italian Catholic girl and was named ‘East Side Story’. After being on hold for ½ dozen years, the main characters switched nationalities. Instead, they wrote the story of a native-born Polish boy and a Puerto Rican girl newly arrived in America--and set it against the backdrop of clashing street gangs on NYC’s west side. West Side Story Broadway remains true to its Shakespearean model. At first things look good for the young lovers, but when Tony (like Romeo) accidentally kills his lover's brother while trying to break up a rumble, the smoldering undercurrent of violence erupts. The music is a fresh today as it ever was with a set of tunes that all ages enjoy - standards that includes "Tonight," "America," "Maria," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere".
Now that you can’t wait to see West Side Story Broadway, how to get tickets is the first question. There are several ways and the choice is yours. Like all mega hits, tickets to West Story are very hard to acquire. Weekends and holidays will be the first to sell out. In typical fashion, this mega hit will be sold out 6 – 9 months in advance- making an opportunity to see the show nearly impossible. But not if you select one of our Broadway Packages or New York Vacation Packages. Both of these New York Guest programs have tickets to West Side Story Broadway as part of their special list. In addition, if you are looking just for tickets, consider using the New York Concierge services team to get you tickets. Their motto is, “We always have tickets— just ask.”
West Side Story Broadway will be a hit for years to come. Whatever your plans, consider making this show a centerpiece of your NYC vacation.