The
genius of theatrical legends, Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen
Sondheim and Jerome Robbins makes West Side Story, the transformation of
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, one of the best-loved musicals ever.
The
Jets are a gang of American boys determined to prevent invasion of their
territory by the Puerto Rican gang, The Sharks. They arrange a 'rumble' and in
the midst of their hatred Tony, gang leader of the Jets, meets and falls in love
with Maria, sister of the leader of the Sharks. As with Romeo and Juliet, they
must keep their love a secret from their families. But inevitably they are
discovered and tragedy ensues.
Born in a Glasgow coffee house in 1926,
Pantheon was established by 5 young men to embrace the arts of theatre, singing
and drama. Now, over 75 years later, Pantheon is still highly successful, having
performed nearly 200 musicals, plays and pantomimes, Pantheon has seen many of
its performers go on to professional careers, including Molly Weir, Rikki Fulton
and Stewart McLean.
Musical
Numbers include....
JET SONG
SOMETHING'S
COMING
MARIA
AMERICA
COOL
ONE HAND, ONE HEART
TONIGHT
I FEEL
PRETTY
SOMEWHERE
GEE, OFFICER KRUPKE
A BOY LIKE THAT
I HAVE A
LOVE