Their love will change everything! Young lovers are caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in one of the most important and powerful musicals of all time.

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments.

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950’s New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

• Friday, November 7, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 8, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday, November 8, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 9, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m.

CLCIK HERE to purchase performance tickets.

Recommended for audiences ages 12+. Parental guidance is suggested. (mature themes, violence, language, themes of social injustice)

Approximate Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission

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SPECIAL EVENT: Doc’s Soda Shop (preshow event): 6-7 p.m.; Friday, November 7, 2025

CLICK HERE to purchase preshow event tickets.

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Programs Cost $2 Each at Performances

Children’s Theatre of Annapolis will be offering programs for purchase rather than as a complimentary item at performances. All audience members will receive a one-sheet with the cast list and production credits, along with a QR code to view the full playbill online.

How Do I Buy a Program?

The cost of programs will be $2 and can be reserved ahead of time online while purchasing your tickets. Simply go to the Box Office when you arrive to pick up your pre-purchased printed program.

Why Are We Doing This?

This helps CTA to lower our environmental impact and to save expenses at a time of great financial vulnerability. Producing fewer programs lowers our footprint on the planet plus defrays some of the expenses of putting on quality theatre events while still providing value to our members, providing an important keepsake for theatre-goers, and making sure all content would be available for free online.