{"id":138413,"date":"2021-07-27T22:56:49","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T12:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/?p=138413"},"modified":"2021-07-27T22:57:49","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T12:57:49","slug":"west-side-story-qpac-musical-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/west-side-story-qpac-musical-review\/","title":{"rendered":"West Side Story (QPAC) \u2013 Musical Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>With book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and choreography by Jerome Robbins,<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><em>West Side Story<\/em><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>is one of the most celebrated musicals of all time. Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment\u2019s production of the classic is vibrant and textured, balancing the contrasts in its story of gangs and love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_138418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-138418\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-138418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_212573477_4710838985597200_3501866369270013233_n.jpg?resize=560%2C373&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_212573477_4710838985597200_3501866369270013233_n.jpg?w=560&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_212573477_4710838985597200_3501866369270013233_n.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_212573477_4710838985597200_3501866369270013233_n.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-138418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photos by Will Russell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The plot, which borrows heavily from Shakespeare\u2019s Romeo and Juliet,\u00a0is of the doomed love story of two characters who fall in love despite being from enemy houses. On the streets of 1950s Upper West Side New York, these houses are the urban gangs of the Jets and their rivals, the new Puerto Rican immigrant Sharks. Former Jets member Tony (Nigel Huckle) meets and instantly falls in love with Maria (Sophie Salvesani), the young sister of the Sharks\u2019 leader Bernardo (Temujin Tera). The two attempt to keep their love a secret, however as the feuding gangs prepare for a rumble, their loyalties are tested, with heartbreaking consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Dance represents an integral part of the storytelling to signpost the tension between characters and to express the excitement of budding romance, in contrast to later frustration and grief. Every 1950s beatnik finger snap, flick of the wrist, sharp stomping foot and long leap is precise and evocative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138420 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_212555400_10158345369978087_9152080365756530892_n.jpg?resize=560%2C373&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_212555400_10158345369978087_9152080365756530892_n.jpg?w=560&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_212555400_10158345369978087_9152080365756530892_n.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_212555400_10158345369978087_9152080365756530892_n.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lighting is rich, while Renate Schmitzer\u2019s costume design emphasises the youth and innocence of Tony and Maria against the bold palettes of the different gangs. The Puerto Ricans are in vibrant reds and purple, while the angry Jets appear in more muted earthy tones and denim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>There is a youthful energy to this<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><em>West Side Story<\/em>. Connor McMahon is a memorable Baby John, the youngest member of the Jets gang and Nathan Pavey displays an impressive stage presence as self-styled expert Snow Boy. Angelina Thomson is sensational as Maria\u2019s feisty friend Anita, Bernardo&#8217;s girlfriend. Huckle brings an immediate softness to the idealistic Tony. Sophie Salvesani has a stunning voice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>While the book of<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><em>West Side Story<\/em><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>may not hold up as well as the score, the musical is still a beautiful meld of Broadway dance and opera. Leonard Bernstein\u2019s legendary score dazzles in its blend of jazz, Latin and classical inspirations to create definitive musical theatre numbers. Under Isaac Hayward\u2019s Musical Direction, the orchestra is dynamic in its delivery of Bernstein\u2019s memorable score.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-138419 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_213153476_10158345370113087_7371769460802147211_n.jpg?resize=560%2C373&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_213153476_10158345370113087_7371769460802147211_n.jpg?w=560&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_213153476_10158345370113087_7371769460802147211_n.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theblurb.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_213153476_10158345370113087_7371769460802147211_n.jpg?resize=272%2C182&amp;ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>West Side Story<\/em><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>is a must-see musical event for both long-time fans and those new to the classic. It is a faithful revival of the original work, full of spectacle, energy and vibrancy. While its star-crossed love story may end in sadness, the electrifying journey to its tragedy is one that Brisbane audiences are privileged to have the opportunity to experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>West Side Story is showing at QPAC until August 22nd, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Meredith Walker<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<strong>For more of Meredith Walker\u2019s theatre reviews, check out\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bluecurtainsbris.wordpress.com\/\"><strong>Blue Curtains Brisbane<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and choreography by Jerome Robbins,\u00a0West Side Story\u00a0is one of the most celebrated musicals of all time. 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