A concert version of Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story was performed as part of the BBC Proms 2018 August 11. The one-night only performance starred Mikaela Bennett as Maria, Eden Espinosa as Anita, and Ross Lekites as Tony. John Wilson conducted the orchestra.
The BBC Proms concert of West Side Story coincided with the centennial of composer Leonard Bernstein.
Read reviews for the concert below.
The Independent (Alexandra Coghlan)
The Telegraph ( Rupert Christiansen)
Various BBC Proms performances continue through September 8.