Bernstein's music sets the back-drop for the fast-paced original choreography of Jerome Robbins, where quick-stepping beats and frantic dancing mimic the desperation of the rival gangs the "Jets" and "Sharks". Hits such as "America" relay the appeal of life in American and the battle-call "When You're a Jet" describes the allure of gang life in 1950's New York. Of course not to be forgotten is the classic ballad "Maria" or the hopeful duet "Somewhere" tugging at your heart-strings.
This actual Broadway production is in original English, but for benefit of the German audience and unlike previous English-language productions at the theatre, will be shown with German subtitles. Tickets for 2 hr. 45 minute show can be purchased online at deutsches-theater.de or at the box office. The last performance date is June 13. Tickets range from EUR20 to EUR60.