Know the Show: West Side Story
When: August 20-25
Show time: 8 p.m.
Gates open: 6:30 p.m.
Run time: 2 hours 26 minutes including intermission
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to New York City in the Tony Award-winning musical West Side Story.
Tony and Maria find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is enhanced by the iconic music of Leonard Bernstein and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim.
This timeless tale features the classic songs “Tonight,” “America,” “Maria,” and more.
As Starlight’s only self-produced show of the year, this production features incredible local and national talent. Broadway legend Baayork Lee is the director of this production. This marks Baayork’s return to Starlight for the first time in more than 20 years – previously, she choreographed Starlight’s production of Miss Saigon in 2000.
Creative Team
Baayork Lee, Director and Choreographer
Jacob Brent, Associate Director and Choreographer
Anthony Edwards, Music Director
Kirk Bookman, Lighting Designer
Robert Fletcher, Costume Designer
Sam Levey, Sound Designer
Leo Meyers, Scenic Designer
Brad Peterson, Video Designer
Promotions
Kids Night on Broadway
Tuesday, August 20
For one night only, get one free children’s ticket for each adult ticket purchased. Available only in-person at the Ticketing Services Office on August 20.
Buy 3 Get 1 Free
Add 3 tickets and get 1 free on select seats! Good for all evenings.
Merchandise
Starlight is thrilled to offer merchandise for West Side Story. Take home a souvenir of your trip to Starlight. Check out magnets, stickers, and t-shirts, including a cheeky “Sharks and Jets” option!
Tickets
Tickets to West Side Story are available online, by phone at (816) 363-7827, or in person at the ticket office at 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, Mo., 64132. Tickets start at $15 and include general parking.