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National Theatre Live: West Side Story

Synopsis

A major revival of the Broadway classic playing the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre, London, UK in late 2027.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jerome Robbins
Screenplay & Story
Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Laurents
Original Score
Leonard Bernstein
Original Title
National Theatre Live: West Side Story
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jerome Robbins

Screenplay & Story

Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Laurents

Original Score & Music

Leonard Bernstein

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Arthur Laurents

Department Leadership Roster

Jerome Robbins

Jerome Robbins

Director

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National Theatre Live

All productions released by National Theatre Live, UK – either done directly by the Royal National Theatre or other UK venues/producers. [**NationalTheatre.org.uk**](https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk) / [**NTLive.com**](https://www.ntlive.com) / [**NTatHome.com**](https://www.ntathome.com) (for its US equivalent, see [**BroadwayHD**](https://www.tmdb.org/company/103196-broadwayhd) and site [**BroadwayHD.com**](https://www.broadwayhd.com).) Some productions were filmed _solely_ for their paid streaming channel "National Theatre at Home", and were branded without the "National Theatre Live" posters which those that also screened in cinemas typically got posters with. (plus: There was a 2009 BBC TV series entry titled "National Theatre Live" with the first five filmed productions that featured additional commentary, at #280519, but this was deleted by a mod!) ______________________________________________________________________ • **2024.05.09.Thu: Plays 1-100** - [**nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/national-theatre-live-100-plays-in-cinemas-1-25**](https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/national-theatre-live-100-plays-in-cinemas-1-25) _"National Theatre Live broadcast its 100th title, Nye, live from the Olivier stage. Now buckle up as we’re going to take you on a journey through all 100 NT Lives (you heard that right). From our first to our most recent, join us to recount all the incredible plays that have made it from the stage to the screen – with some fun facts thrown in for good measure!"_ ______________________________________________________________________ **What is National Theatre Live (NTL) & National Theatre at Home (NTaH)?** ([**Wikipedia**](https://w.wiki/9grq)) National Theatre Live is an initiative from the National Theatre (formerly "Royal National Theatre") in London, who record their own plays (and also may do/did some live broadcasts to cinemas too) and other non-National Theatre productions from selected indie/West-End theatre plays in London and beyond in the UK (eg. Chichester, et al.). Unless it's a live cinema viewing, typically once the live theatre run has ended these are then shown in cinemas. NTL cinema audiences are able to view play recordings at cinema screenings in the UK and globally (eg. Australia, Taiwan, et al.), with cinema releases either concurrently (or after an initial cinema release) also released on their paid streaming service National Theatre at Home. NTaH launched in 2020 offering access to over 100 productions, with new titles added monthly. All titles include captions, over 90% available with Audio Description, and a selection available in British Sign Language (BSL). Reaching theatre audiences globally, streaming to over 184 countries, a majority of audiences having never visited the National Theatre's South Bank home, and is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. 2026 research showed 99% of NTaH's audiences are outside London, with over 60% saying filmed theatre options support wider discoverability and increased overall theatre experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: West Side Story

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What is National Theatre Live: West Side Story about?

A major revival of the Broadway classic playing the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre, London, UK in late 2027.

Who directed National Theatre Live: West Side Story?

National Theatre Live: West Side Story was directed by Jerome Robbins.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: West Side Story?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: West Side Story includes Not specified.

When was National Theatre Live: West Side Story released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: West Side Story was released in 2028 with a total runtime of Unknown.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: West Side Story?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: West Side Story was composed by Leonard Bernstein.

Is National Theatre Live: West Side Story based on a book or true story?

National Theatre Live: West Side Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Arthur Laurents".