“West Side Story” comes to the Knockdown Center for three performances on March 4, 5, and 6.
As part of the Somewhere Project, The Weill Music Institute presents the classic musical.
Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins and book by Arthur Laurents, with music by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, this story is an updated version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Maria and Tony are star-crossed lovers in 1950s New York City.
More than 200 high school students from around the city are in the cast. A rehearsal is pictured.
“West Side Story” on March 4 and 5 at 8 pm, and March 6 at 3 pm. Tickets are $25, $45, and $65.
Knockdown Center [52-19 Flushing Ave. and 54th Place in Ridgewood, (347) 915–5615; www.knockdown.center]
