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Next winter, the National Theatre will stage a major revival of the Broadway classic West Side Story, which will run in the Olivier theatre from 5 November 2027 - 12 February 2028.
Conceived by Jerome Robbins, this bold, breathtaking new production will use his original choreography. The American masterpiece, with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, will be co-directed by Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell, reuniting after their award-winning production of Death of a Salesman. Robbins' original choreography will be reproduced and adapted by Julio Monge, artistic collaborator and consultant on Steven Spielberg's 2021 film adaptation.
Speaking about staging this major revival of West Side Story Director and Co-Chief Executive of the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham, said: “It is a real honour to be staging this production of West Side Story. It's one of the most iconic musicals of all time and to have Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell at the helm of this large-scale theatrical feat and, using Jerome Robbins' original choreography, is thrilling. We can't wait to welcome audiences into the National Theatre next winter to enjoy this timeless spectacle of dance, music and drama and I'm especially delighted that we are able to offer 10,000 tickets for under-25s priced from £10 to £30, across the run, to ensure that younger audiences get the opportunity to witness this legendary show.”
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Also in the creative team will be set designer Miriam Buether, costume designer Nicky Gillibrand, choreography reproduced and adapted by Julio Monge, music director Nicholas Skilbeck, fight director Sam Lyon-Behan, intimacy director Ingrid Mackinnon, and casting directors Bryony Jarvis-Taylor CDG and Naomi Downham.
Further creative team and casting to be announced.
Tickets go on general sale from midday on 12 November, with further info here.
