About This Show
With music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this theatrical masterpiece became an instant classic. It is an adaptation of the Romeo and Juliet story, featuring the star-crossed romance of Tony and Maria. It also underscores the tragic conflict between rival gangs the Sharks and the Jets. “Tonight,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “Maria” are just a few of the songs that have gone on to become standards in musical theater.
