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Coming to the National Theatre in Winter 2027 is an exciting new revival of the iconic musical West Side Story, the most exciting musical theatre piece of the 20th century.

West Side Story in London

This American masterpiece, with a book by Arthur Laurents (Gypsy), music by Leonard Bernstein (On the Town) and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Follies) was hailed as a “indisputable, boundary-busting masterpiece” (The New York Times) that “explodes every imaginable idea of what a musical can be” (New York Magazine) when it premiered in 1957.

Now, the National Theatre presents a captivating new reimagining as part of their 2027 season, co-directed by Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell, with Jerome Robbins’ original choreography reproduced and adapted by Julio Monge.

Inspired by William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, this musical features some of the greatest songs in musical theatre canon including ‘Somewhere,’ ‘America,’ ‘Maria’ and ‘Tonight‘.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to see a landmark in musical theatre history as if for the very first time. Book your tickets for this highly anticipated revival of West Side Story.

On New York’s Upper West Side, two rival teenage gangs — the white American Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks — battle for control of the streets. Tony, a former Jet, falls instantly in love with Maria, the sister of the Sharks’ leader, at a local dance. Their romance, a modern update of Romeo and Juliet, unfolds against escalating gang tensions that culminate in a fatal rumble, setting the lovers on a tragic collision course between love and loyalty.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of West Side Story?

Casting will be announced at a later date.

Who are the creative team of West Side Story?

  • Book by Arthur Laurents
  • Music and Lyrics: Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim
  • Co-directors: Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell
  • Choreography: Julio Monge.

Venue Information

National Theatre - Olivier Theatre , Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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West Side Story is playing at the National Theatre - Olivier Theatre in London
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