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West Side Story

West Side Story

Music Theatre International
A book musical set in 1956, New York city

Premiere Date

1957

By

Arthur Laurents, book - Stephen Sondheim, lyrics

Based On

The play "Romeo and Juliet" and a concept by Jerome Robbins

Tracy Notes About This Show

Our costumes for this classic are based on the designs for the original production by award winning designer Irene Sharaff.

Plot Synopsis

Tony, once the leader of the Jets street gang, now tries to keep his distance from his former group and the rival Puerto Rican Sharks. He becomes committed to peaceful coexistence when he meets a girl named Maria at a high school dance. and with her fire escape as a balcony, they express their mutual devotion. But after Tony kills Maria's brother Bernardo while trying to break up a rumble, warfare erupts anew, and even Maria's best friend, Anita, urges her to stay away from Tony. In the end, Tony is killed by one of the Sharks and Maria is left grieving over his body.

Thanks and Credits

Special thanks to Michael Stokes of the City Circle Acting Company at the University of Iowa for these fabulaous pictures!

Michael says "First of all I want you all know how extremely happy everyone was about your costumes.  They are fantastic!  We received many, many comments from audience as well.  The cast was thrilled and the total look of the show could not have been more perfect.  Thank you SO much.  Please know you have a new fan and a new but returning client.  I will certainly recommend you to anyone looking for great costumes."

Thanks, Michael!

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