West Side Story 
Milton Keynes Theatre 3rd June - 14th June 2014

Transporting the story of Romeo and Juliet from Verona, Italy to 1950's New York - West Side Story follows the doomed young love between Tony and Maria as their rival families, the Jets and the Sharks clash over territory and power.

The musical numbers in this show are as memorable as the show is itself...and they come thick and fast.  Classics such as Maria, Somewhere and the feisty America  If you like musical theatre, you will LOVE West Side Story.  It's almost impossible not to hum one of the tunes as you leave the auditorium!

The choreography is so strong and the cast of male dancers show case this, as their dancing abilities outshine their acting/singing.

However, that said, the very talented young star Louis Maskell (Tony) has a voice that puts the hairs on the back of your neck tingle when he hits the notes spot on.  His control and technique are sublime and surpass his years.

Of the girls in the cast, a special mention has to go to Katie Hall (Maria) who is as cute as a button and has such a huge voice for someone so petite - it's quite simply amazing.

The other female lead Djalenga Scott (Anita) is spell binding, she gave a faultless all  round performance and when she is on stage, it's hard to take your eyes off of her.

The lovers Tony and Maria (Maskell and Hall) are convincing young lovers and are so tender together - when they duet the sound is exquisite, beautiful and immensely emotional.

This is one show you can't miss - it's a classic for a reason.

Grab a ticket NOW!...so who will you be...a Jet or a Shark?

Enjoy!

Lily B X