West Side Story

Community/Education
7:00pm Show Time
6:45pm Doors

$8.00 regular admission; $6.00 members

Two gangs from opposite sides of the street. One romance that dared to cross the line. In 1961, this movie adaptation of the Broadway smash-hit musical West Side Story broke box office records and won an incredible 10 Academy Awards, more than any other musical before or since. On the streets of New York City, two gangs (the Sharks and the Jets) battle for territory and respect. But when Tony, the leader of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Sharks leader Bernardo, a chain of events is set in motion that will tear their worlds apart forever. Featuring music from Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, and songs like "America," "Somewhere," and "Tonight," this timeless story of star crossed lovers and rival gangs races to a shattering climax you will never forget.

Glenn Wooddell, film music educator and director of student productions of West Side Story, will introduce the film and lead the post-film "Cinema Conversations" about this innovative film, including the integration of the music with the drama, how the film broke barriers at the time, and how the gang mindset of the 1950s influenced this modern day "Romeo and Juliet."

Starring: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Run Time: 2:32


In conjunction with the special exhibit Byrd/Skolnick, A Tale of Two Posters, Bethel Woods presents a four-part film series that celebrates art on the silver screen. Over the course of the series, explore films about art, films created by artists, and films of complete artistic beauty.

Stay after the screening for "Cinema Conversations," featuring a guest host from the film community to lead a lively group discussion about the film, the series, and subjects of the audience's interest.

All dates, acts, times and ticket prices subject to change without notice.

West Side Story Trailer

Generous support these events and other programs at The Museum, provided by Crystal Run Healthcare and Rolling V Bus Corporation

Special Guests of The Museum at Bethel Woods stay at the nearby beautiful Lazy Pond Bed and Breakfast