Anna McCabe and Alex Flood in Yorktown High School’s upcoming production of “West Side Story.” Photo by Louise Krafft.
Yorktown Theatre Arts presents its spring musical “West Side Story,” Thursday through Saturday, April 23-25 at 7 p.m. in the school theatre located at 5200 Yorktown Blvd. A matinee performance will be held on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m. Tickets will be $10 for students and seniors, and $15 for adults.
“West Side Story” is a 1950’s version of William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet,” in which the feuding families are Puerto Ricans and Greasers battling on the streets of New York City. This production is a contemporary version of the love story between Tony and Maria, and the ethnocentric forces that attempt to squelch their love and keep them apart.
“West Side Story” is appropriate for audiences age 12 and over. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-musical-west-side-story-tickets-13366795445. Krupke's Cafe, located in Yorktown’s cafeteria, will be serving entrees, beverages, and dessert catered by local restaurants, available pre-show starting at 5:30 p.m. for evening performances and 12:30 p.m. for the matinee. Meals may also be purchased online at the Eventbrite link.