Indianapolis Opera presents West Side Story at the Indianapolis Zoo
Schedule
Fri, 09 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN
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In an exciting return to the Indianapolis Zoo, with an original onsite design inspired by the beautiful Bicentennial Pavilion, Indianapolis Opera presents a beloved musical classic, West Side Story! A modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story is set in 1950s New York, where growing racial tensions between the Sharks, a gang of first-generation Puerto Rican immigrants, and the Jets, made up of ‘American’ boys, lead to an all-out street fight over territory. Meanwhile Tony, best friend of the Jets’ leader Riff, and Maria, sister to Shark’s leader Bernardo, unwittingly fall in love at a neighborhood dance, despite their differing backgrounds. But the purity of their love is challenged as chaos, prejudice, and tragedy churn around them. Boasting a brilliant score from Leonard Bernstein and libretto from Stephen Sondheim with famous numbers, like “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “Somewhere,” this production features an internationally acclaimed cast and shares a hope for peace in trying times.
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Where is it happening?
Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222, United States,Indianapolis, IndianaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
