About The Show

A timeless tale of love and rivalry, WEST SIDE STORY brings Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET to the streets of 1950s New York. Caught between the tensions of two warring gangs—the Jets and the Sharks—Tony and Maria find themselves drawn to each other despite the violence that surrounds them. Featuring iconic songs like “Tonight,” “America” and “Somewhere,” WEST SIDE STORY remains one of the most powerful and enduring musicals of all time.

Un relato atemporal de amor y rivalidad, WEST SIDE STORY traslada el “Romeo y Julieta” de Shakespeare a las calles del Nueva York de la década de 1950. Atrapados en las tensiones entre dos pandillas rivales —los Jets y los Sharks—, Tony y María se sienten irresistiblemente atraídos el uno por el otro a pesar de la violencia que los rodea. Con canciones icónicas como “Tonight,” “America” y “Somewhere,” WEST SIDE STORY sigue siendo uno de los musicales más poderosos y perdurables de todos los tiempos.

Todas las funciones incluyen sobretítulos en Español.

The George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore for Performing Arts in Skokie

August 13 – 30, 2026
Book by Arthur Laurents
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Directed by Sasha Gerritson
Choreographed by Clayton Cross and Isa Ramirez
Assistant Choreographed by Alex Villaseñor
Music Directed by Linda Madonia
Spanish Translation by David Serrano

Running time: TBA

SHOW DATES & TIMES

• Thursday, August 13 – 7:30pm (Preview)
• Friday, August 14 – 7:00pm (Press Performance)
• Saturday, August 15 – 7:30pm
• Sunday, August 16 – 2:00pm (Post-show talk)
• Wednesday, August 19 – 2:00pm
• Friday, August 21 – 7:30pm ASL Interpreted
• Saturday, August 22 – 2:00pm
• Saturday, August 22 – 7:30pm (Post-show talk)
• Sunday, August 23 – 2:00pm
• Wednesday, August 26 – 2:00pm
• Friday, August 28 – 7:30pm
• Saturday, August 29 – 2:00pm
• Saturday, August 29 – 7:30pm
• Sunday, August 30 – 2:00pm

LOCATION

THE GEORGE VAN DUSEN THEATRE

NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SKOKIE (9501 SKOKIE BLVD, SKOKIE, IL 60077)

Our performance home at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie recently shared updated new safety procedures for future productions.

The new procedures include:

Attendees will be directed to enter using the door closest to their performance space. Each guest must have a ticket, pass or credential to gain entrance to the venue. On busy performance nights when both theatre spaces are in use, audiences may be asked to use both front and side entrances to keep the lines moving. Please follow instructions provided as you arrive at the Center.

In addition, for the safety and security of our guests, employees, and performers, all guests are subject to a reasonable search and inspection of any parcels, bags or purses and hand-held metal detectors may be used. Purses or bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12” are not permitted in the venue. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted but will be subject to search. Clear bags are encouraged to keep the security process moving along quickly. Guests may return any prohibited items to their vehicle or dispose of the items prior to entering. No re-entry is permitted.

For more information on the new procedures and a list of items prohibited from being brought into the North Shore Center, please click here.

MEDIA INQUIRIES

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ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Music Theater Works performs at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. The North Shore Center is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information go here for for specific questions reach out to info@MusicTheaterWorks.org.

REFUNDS EXCHANGES

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