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The timeless story of star-crossed lovers struggling against hatred was awesome. Don't miss the transcendent performances of Matt Cavenaugh (Tony), Josefina Scaglione (Maria), and Karen Olivo (Anita) in this amazing revival.
This was an outstanding performance. I had read mixed reviews, but I thought it was a magnificant show and i would recommend it whole heartedly.
Just like Romeo and Juliet this musical is timeless.
I see a lot of Broadway shows and I don't feel this one was up to typical Broadway standards. If you're from out of town and you don't get to the theatre much, go see it, you'll enjoy it. The dancing was excellent and I wanted more, but the acting and the singing (Riff, Tony, Maria) was not Broadway caliber; I could have been watching a college or community performance. Anita was the only one who stood out from the others on stage. Staging was interesting but did not blow me away, and the stage seemed too small for the production. As far as a revival is concerned it was "OK"; nothing special, and a bit disappointing from my vantage point. Again, if you haven't seen a show in 5 years, you might like this one, but if you're looking to be blown away, stay away. You won't be. BTW, Billy Elliot was great. Great acting but the songs were not memorable. I couldn't remember one song after I left the theatre, and you certainly won't be humming any of the tunes the next day. Elton John must have written this one in his sleep.
Excellent production. The gangs have the right edginess. Maria's voice is beautiful. She is perfectly cast. Olivo as Anita is perfection. Great choreography, stylish and powerful. Riff is played tough and dark. A five star show. Loved it and want to see it again.
I already knew the film and I really enjoyed this new version, which adds a few new things but stays true to the original spirit. A good "classic" for anybody who wants to see a show on Broadway!
As a veteran theatergoer, I can only use superlatives in describing my experience as an audience member for West Side Story. My husband and two college-aged children loved it, too. One daughter has alot of theatre tech experience from high school and college, and raved about the show. Don't miss it!
Great cast! The song and dance routines were great!
I thought it was odd that there were lyrics in the playbill for 2 songs. I'd never seen that in a playbill before. After they were performed it became clearHow was the audience supposed to follow along in a darkened theatre? It was quite a letdown for myself & 5 other family members.
For anyone even remotely familiar with the original West Side Story, this production will likely disappoint. Which isn't to say that most of the cast doesn't give it their very best. But there is something missing. Tension, emotion, a sense of importance,,, missing .Josephina Scaglione as Maria was lovely. Karen Olivo as Anita was fine. Matt Cavanaugh as Tony was simply miscast. Pacing seemed off several times when I saw it. Choreography was ok but no blockbuster number in the whole show. The Officer Krupke number was very disappointing- simply not funny. The Spanish worked better at some points than at others. I think most of what irked me came down to director decisions. Also, the costumes were all over the place. What girls wore mini skirts like that in the 1950's? Go see it if you have never seen it before. Go see it for the beautiful music. Just keep your expectations in the average zone.
Its what you would expect and much more! Music brings back memories. The dance is excellent. Josefina Scaglione is very talented and beautiful as Maria.
Ah that music! That dancing! Those brilliant lyrics. The dialog that still zings fifty years later, despite being very much of its era. A legendary playwright, now directing. How can you miss? This isn't flawless, but it's impressive. Some of the voices aren't tip top, but as singing dancing actors, unbelievable overall. Karen Oliva, put away your cops uniform forever and sing to me. I love the use of Spanish; it lends credibility, and it doesn't make the action hard to understand. The orchestra was good, not great, but they we have those lush orchestrations conducted by Lenny himself in our ears, so it may be unfair to try to make a comparison. The direction was peerless. The characterizations were deeply felt and I'm sure that Arthur Laurent's hand was in that: he wrote the story after all. Bottom line, a more than creditable production of what's certainly one of the top ten shows of all time. Don't miss it.
West Side Story is a difficult production to do well. Not many dancers can pull off the intense jumps, leaps, and turns of the Jets and Sharks. Not many actresses can pull off a zesty Puerto Rican Anita or an intensely passionate Maria---but the production at the Palace Theater delivers in every aspect. It is an incredible work that stays absolutely true to the timeless classic. Josefina Scaglione, playing the part of Maria, has a thick, natural Latina accent, and a beautiful operatic voice. As well, Matt Cavenaugh, who plays Tony, is an amazing dancer, actor, and singer. The two together are a good fit. The company dances are extremely well done as well as the set design and music. I would highly recommend this production over the more modern musicals Broadway is currently showing. Why watch Shrek when you can see West Side Story?
It was a great show. Some songs were sung in Spanish, but it made it that much better. The set was awesome, you really felt you were on the west side.
West Side Story, the classic Bernstein/Sondheim/Robbins almost opera is as fresh today as it was when it first appeared on Broadway. The music is so familiar and I think the choreography is close to the original by Jerome Robbins. The cast was splendid, especially Maria. She is beautiful, acts very well and has a wonderful voice. While the play is not a happy story, it is well worth seeing. it was a wonderful evening of real theatre.
The play was excellent, the stage, the characters very well performed and the music was superb.
I thought the singing was terrible and sounded very muffled. I was a little bored. I've seen better West Side Stories
The play was amazing. The dancing was phenomenal and the music was awesome. This is one of my favorite stories and I was not disappointed.
my expectations were very high for this play which was my mistake. i thought the 2 female leads (karen olivo and josefina scaglione) were incredible. their voices and stage prescence commanded all. with that being said, the two male leads (matt cavenaugh and john arthur greene) left a lot to be desired. they were not masculine enough and i found their acting very hard to believe. their voices were constantly overpowered by the rest of the cast. any scene that included the sharks was just amazing! the singing, dancing and anything they did was just superb!!! the jets, not so much. i would recommend this play but set your bar low so your expectations will be exceeded.
I went with a group of friends and we all loved it! The music and dancing was outstanding! The modern twist made it even more entertaining and mesmerizing than the movie.
