West Side Story at Signature Theatre — Page 2

I saw this last week and I still can't stop thinking about it. It was one of the most exciting nights of musical theatre that I have ever experienced. The 17-piece orchestra with the 30 person cast in a 300 seat theatre is mind-blowing--I had goose bumps for much of the evening. All of the leads were absolutely amazing both vocally and in their interpretation of the roles. The dancing is stunning--the choreographer took the base of Robbins work and adjusted it to work on the thrust stage. The lighting was perfect and exciting--especially during the dance at the gym which was the best 10 minutes I have seen on stage in quite some time. I am pretty sure it will sell out once the reviews come out. If you have an opportunity to see this, you should buy your tickets now.

GetUp&LiveIt said: "This looks unbelievable"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2T69hVOB0

That video montage is great, it captures just the "right" moments from the show. Bernstein's "Mambo" is one of the most thrilling pieces of music written for the theater - - - EVER! It never fails to give me goosebumps!!! This particular production looks like a winner! What a handsome cast!

For those asking where the reviews are, the official opening for donors/VIPs was earlier this week, but the press was invited to the performance last night and the one tonight. I've heard it's great, but I am not going to see it until next week.

Finally just saw that Austin Colby "Maria" video. Holy LORD. I am so beyond stoked to see this production next month.

I saw the production tonight and it was absolutely breathtaking. Everything was just perfect. This might very well go down as my favorite production of WSS ever.

Natascia Diaz was born on January 4, 1970 in Lugano, Switzerland. You do the math. So what if she's not in her 30's. She was hired because she can do the role very well. People like Natascia and others have a lot of singing and dancing to do. Very necessary.

Updated On: 12/19/15 at 08:56 AM

Update: Marks did answer. He says the review will be online Monday.

The show just extended through 1/31. Tickets are on sale on-line:

http://www.sigtheatre.org/

Now that's the definition of a RAVE

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/signatures-west-side-story-its-not-just-any-night/2015/12/22/01fa02c6-a68a-11e5-b53d-972e2751f433_story.html

"Yet Gardiner’s production overall is itself a standout: It engages you in a way that standard proscenium productions of West Side Story can’t. If this doesn’t become your favorite production of West Side Story, I would love to know where you saw it staged better."

http://www.metroweekly.com/2015/12/storied-musical-west-side-story-at-signature-review/

Finally got to this today. Holy cow. This was one of the top theatrical experiences of my entire life. I was a weeping wreck for the overwhelming majority of the show, simply because it was so brilliantly staged. The 17-piece orchestra was BEYOND. Every moment of the show was remarkable, but particularly, Austin Colby's rendition of "Maria" had me weeping so much I had a puddle of tears in my lap. It was incredible. Natascia Diaz is a KILLER Anita, too. I doubt I'll ever get to see a production of West Side Story as masterfully and exquisitely done as this.

I had to turn my ticket in. I would have been coughing through the whole show. I'm very disappointed. I would have been there right now.