West Side Story at Royal Albert Hall
When
22 June 2012 -
24 June 2012
7.30pm Fri
2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat
2.30pm Sun
Where
Royal Albert Hall
Cost
£25.00 - £65.00
Age Restrictions
n/a
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic film, the screenings of West Side Story at Royal Albert Hall are given a live soundtrack thanks to the acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
Landmark anniversary
A must for classic film lovers and fans of orchestral music, the screenings of West Side Story at Royal Albert Hall are given an extra dimension thanks to the on stage performance of the film's soundtrack. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Jayce Ogren, will be giving live renditions of Leonard Bernstein's famous score, including America, Somewhere and Tonight.
Award winning musical
The winner of ten Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Music, West Side Story is still regarded as one of the best musical films of all time. With lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, a score by Leonard Bernstein and breathtaking choreography by Jerome Robbins, the film remains enduringly popular 50 years since its initial release, and the screenings of West Side Story at Royal Albert Hall are bound to draw in an audience eager to experience the movie in a fresh way.
The story
Famously based on Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story translates the action from Shakespeare's Verona to the New World, specifically the New York of the late 1950s. Against the backdrop of two feuding gangs, the white Jets and the Peurto Rican Sharks, Maria and Tony fall in love and what follows is a colourful riot of romance, tragedy, urban warfare, music and dancing.
High definition screening
Keeping the original vocals and dialogue intact while adding live music from the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, the West Side Story at Royal Albert Hall screenings are in high definition, using a remastered version of the MGM film. With over 85 musicians playing in the orchestra, this is bound to be a dramatic and memorable event for many a fan.
The 50th anniversary screenings of West Side Story at Royal Albert Hall take place from Friday 22nd June - Sunday 24th June 2012. Tickets cost £25.00 - £65.00. For more information and to book tickets for this event, click on the Buy Tickets button.
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