The World’s Greatest Love Story

Following the success of their sell-out production of Mary Poppins, Riverside Theatres and Packemin Production’s will present the award-winning Broadway classic, West Side Story at Riverside Theatres in February 2016. This iconic musical tells the timeless story of two star-crossed lovers caught in a turf war of rival ethnic gangs and will be a night at the theatre to remember.

Inspired by the greatest love story of all time, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story takes us back to New York’s Upper West Side in the mid-1950s where racial and social tensions run high. A poignant, provocative and emotionally powerful piece of theatre, its score features many of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein’s and lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s most famous compositions – Maria, America, Somewhere and Tonight.

This new production will feature Luigi Lucente (Wicked, Jersey Boys, Dogfight) as Tony and Elisa Colla (Les Miserables, Wicked) who will be accompanying him on stage as Maria. Rowena Vilar (Sweet Charity, Avenue Q) will play Anita and featuring in the role of Doc will be Tony Cogin (Billy Elliot, Dirty Dancing).

Perhaps one of the greatest musicals ever written, the classic Leonard Bernstein creation that began Sondheim’s career is one of the most performed productions in theatre history.

Broadway’s Greatest Musical – The Times

Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Based on a Concept by Jerome Robbins

Entire Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Jerome Robbins

Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E Griffith and Harold S Prince by arrangement with Roger L Stevens

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)

Directed by Craig Stewart Musical Director Peter Hayward Choreographer Cameron Mitchell

Nathan Henshaw - tenor sax, baritone sax, Bb clarinet, bass clarinet.