West Side Story (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if Definitely a fresh take on a classic.It is very dark and moody.The actor who plays Tony was wonderful-his rendition of Maria was a highlight

Don't see it if Expecting light and fluffy or If you can’t imagine a WSS without I Feel Pretty

See it if updated, shortened version of a classic; wonderful Bernstein/Sondheim music; want to see new interpretation & choreography with videos

Don't see it if video projections that often distract from the characters & dancing on stage; choreography that has gymnastic elements, floor sliding & * Read more

See it if You enjoy the music, want to see an edgier version and lots of video

Don't see it if you find looking from video to stage distracting, I some times did, expect a traditional staging

See it if to see a shorten, reinvented, edgy version of WSS, great young talent, you're open to innovative staging

Don't see it if you're a WSS purist, looking for traditional staging Read more

See it if you enjoy the IMAX theater experience - that's what this is albeit with dancers in front of the screen.

Don't see it if you are over 6 feet - seating does not provide for comfortable experience. Read more

See it if You are into the classics

Don't see it if You want a newer concept.

See it if You are curious about this very different production. I was not a fan of the screen projections. This is innovative but didn’t enhance.

Don't see it if You are a purist. This is a tougher version - gangs are prominent and I didn’t really feel the love story. I guess that’s due to it Read more

See it if you like special effects and the music well performed, but don't care about whether or not the story comes through.

Don't see it if you expect to get a story ... or expect to believe anything on stage. You leave aware of the special effects, but not the musical.