Book now for this exciting new revival of the iconic Broadway musical. West Side Story comes to the National Theatre in Winter 2027, co-directed by Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell.

West Side Story in London

Two gangs. One summer. A love that could change everything – if there’s time. The National Theatre’s bold new West Side Story brings Leonard Bernstein’s score and Jerome Robbins’ original choreography to the Olivier, as Tony and Maria race to find out whether love can bridge a divided city.

Inspired by William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, it features some of the greatest songs in musical theatre canon including ‘Somewhere,’ ‘America,’ ‘Maria’ and ‘Tonight‘, with a book by Arthur Laurents (Gypsy), music by Leonard Bernstein (On the Town) and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Follies, Into the Woods).

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, it is just as thrilling today – particularly given it’s co-directed by Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell – reunited after their award-winning Death of a Salesman and choreography reproduced and adapted by Julio Monge.

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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 now.

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.

Performance Information

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

West Side Story is playing at the National Theatre - Olivier Theatre in London
The running time of West Side Story is TBC
The age recommendations for West Side Story are: TBC
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Yes, West Side Story has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday

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