West Side Story comes to The Lowry

Sep 26 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

WHEN it comes to milestone musicals of the 20th century, few shows can rival the extraordinary music and dance of West Side Story.

Featuring groundbreaking choreography by Jerome Robbins and unforgettable songs by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, the show comes to The Lowry at Salford Quays next week.

The knives are out in dangerous vendettas as rival fractions clash to block the path of true love as West Side Story arrives in the North West where the original European production premiered in 1958.

Based on Romeo and Juliet and focusing on social issues, the extended dance scenes and songs like Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America, and I Feel Pretty have become part of public consciousness the world over. West Side Story can be seen at The Lowry from September 30-October 11. Ring 0870 787 5793 or visit www.thelowry.com