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“Louder Than Words” presents
BROADWAY'S GREATEST MUSICAL
50th Anniversary Production
Conceived by: Jerome Robbins
Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim
Music by: Leonard Bernstein
New Staging Conceived and Directed by:
Mykal Rand and Ben M Rogers
Choreographer: Mykal Rand
Musical Director: Andrew Smith
Costume Design: Liam Shea and Claire Bilyard
Production Design: Ben M Rogers
Sound Design: Gareth Owen
WEST SIDE STORY comes to Cyprus in an outstanding 50th Anniversary production starring leading performers from London 's West End . Immortalised on film and winner of numerous awards, this groundbreaking musical was first presented on Broadway in 1957 and remains a timeless classic that has been performed to packed houses worldwide ever since.
This special anniversary production of Broadway's greatest musical is presented by a company of over 40 performers and musicians and features breathtaking dance routines choreographed by Mykal Rand (Grease - Larnaca, Starlight Express, Rent). Leonard Bernstein's multi award-winning score is performed live by the West End Theatre Orchestra conducted by Andrew Smith (The Lion King, We Will Rock You, Chicago, Mamma Mia) and includes the hit songs “Maria”, “America”, “Somewhere”,
“Something's Coming”, “Gee, Officer Krupke” and “The Jet Song”. The set for this production has been created by acclaimed designer Ben M Rogers who has previously designed the Larnaca productions of Evita, Fame and Grease and whose international credits include tours of Jesus Christ Superstar, Noise Ensemble, The OperaBabes and Chicago.
Performance Details • The performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including interval
• The show is performed in English
• All music is performed live by the orchestra
• The company will come to Cyprus direct from London
• The touring company comprises 53 persons |