About the Show

The legendary musical in a new production from visionary, Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove.

When "West Side Story" first appeared on Broadway in 1957, it made household names out of its cast and creative team. Today, this production aims to do it again; modernizing the story and playing with form, for the 21st century. Ivo van Hove has reimagined the classic take on Romeo and Juliet, with his signature blend of minimalist design and use of technology.

Critic Reviews (27)

"Sharks vs. Jets vs. Video: Ivo van Hove’s attention-splintering revival of the immortal 1957 musical features new choreography, a ravishing orchestra and smothering visual effects."
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4/5 Stars. "Van Hove's 'West Side Story' functions very differently from any we have seen before. If the result is sometimes murky, it is also frequently revelatory-a major accomplishment in a show whose status as a classic threatens to freeze it in time and relevance."
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"In the New 'West Side Story,' When You’re Onstage You’re Onscreen All the Way"
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"A GRIM TAKE ON 'WEST SIDE STORY': Ivo van Hove’s new interpretation of the iconic musical is an infuriating example of what happens when a powerful style calcifies into shtick."
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"Anyone expecting a standard revival of ‘West Side Story’ is in for a surprise."
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"‘West Side Story’ Rumbles Full-Force Into A New Century"
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"‘West Side Story’ gets a whole new look on Broadway from director Ivo Van Hove"
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"Director Ivo Van Hove dares to fiddle with perfection in this modernized but still respectful re-working of Jerome Robbins’ 1957 masterpiece."
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