Sondheim and Bernstein's iconic Broadway musical 'West Side Story' is returning to Shibuya’s Tokyu Theatre Orb with an international cast for the first time since 2012. Inspired by the Shakespearean story of Romeo and Juliet and set in mid-1950s New York, ‘West Side Story’ is considered one of the most riveting musicals of our time and continues to be celebrated decades after its debut in 1957.
Featuring the original choreography of Jerome Robbins, this production stars Jadon Webster and Melanie Sierra as Tony and Maria, who fall in love with each other despite the ongoing feud between their respective communities. The show will be performed entirely in English with live accompaniment from a band. Subtitles will be provided so Japanese audiences can fully immerse themselves in the story's poignant themes of love, rivalry, and tragedy.