The Hamilton College Choir will present West Side Story on Friday - Sunday, Feb. 8-10, in Wellin Hall in the Schambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. and the Sunday performance is at 2 p.m.
West Side Story, written by Arthur Laurents (book), Leonard Bernstein (music) and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics) is based loosely on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and tells the story of a native-born Polish boy (Anton Tony) and a Puerto Rican girl (Maria) newly arrived in America. The action is set against the backdrop of clashing street gangs on New York City's Upper West Side. West Side Story remains true to its Shakespearean model. Things look good for the young lovers in the beginning, but when Tony—much like Romeo—accidentally kills his lover's brother while trying to break up a rumble, violence erupts. The musical received rave reviews for its unflinching portrayal of gang life.
Bernstein's score, along with the then virtually unknown Sondheim's lyrics for West Side Story have become extremely popular. Sondheim was 24 when he wrote the lyrics that launched his career in musical theater. Well-known songs from the musical include "Something's Coming," "Maria," "America," "Somewhere," "Jet Song," "I Feel Pretty" and "One Hand, One Heart."
This Hamilton College production is directed by G. Roberts Kolb and features members of the Hamilton College Choir including Clifford Robbins '10 as Tony and David Moroney '09 as Riff from the Jets. Andrew Steele '10 plays Bernardo; Julianne Jaquith '08 appears as Maria; and Alison McLaughlin '11 plays Anita from the rival Sharks.
Tickets for West Side Story are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students. All seating is general admission. For tickets or more information call the box office at 859-4331 or visit www.hamilton.edu/college/performingarts.
West Side Story, written by Arthur Laurents (book), Leonard Bernstein (music) and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics) is based loosely on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and tells the story of a native-born Polish boy (Anton Tony) and a Puerto Rican girl (Maria) newly arrived in America. The action is set against the backdrop of clashing street gangs on New York City's Upper West Side. West Side Story remains true to its Shakespearean model. Things look good for the young lovers in the beginning, but when Tony—much like Romeo—accidentally kills his lover's brother while trying to break up a rumble, violence erupts. The musical received rave reviews for its unflinching portrayal of gang life.
Bernstein's score, along with the then virtually unknown Sondheim's lyrics for West Side Story have become extremely popular. Sondheim was 24 when he wrote the lyrics that launched his career in musical theater. Well-known songs from the musical include "Something's Coming," "Maria," "America," "Somewhere," "Jet Song," "I Feel Pretty" and "One Hand, One Heart."
This Hamilton College production is directed by G. Roberts Kolb and features members of the Hamilton College Choir including Clifford Robbins '10 as Tony and David Moroney '09 as Riff from the Jets. Andrew Steele '10 plays Bernardo; Julianne Jaquith '08 appears as Maria; and Alison McLaughlin '11 plays Anita from the rival Sharks.
Tickets for West Side Story are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students. All seating is general admission. For tickets or more information call the box office at 859-4331 or visit www.hamilton.edu/college/performingarts.
