WSS Discussion
WXXI Classical presents

West Side Story

Screening and Panel Discussion

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021
Doors: 12:15pm
Little Theatre 1 (240 East Ave.)

Standard ticket prices
Tickets available online in advance, or at the door.

Details

Director Steven Spielberg’s new adaptation of West Side Story opens at the Little on Friday, December 10. Regular showtimes are available Friday-Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday in Little Theatres 2-5. Showtimes + Details

This WXXI Classical screening event on December 19 is in Little Theatre 1 and will include a live discussion with local panelists, following the film. A ticket must be purchased to THIS SCREENING in order to attend the discussion.

PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND

IMPORTANT: Proof of vaccination (along with photo ID) and a mask are REQUIRED to attend this event. Please read our updated COVID Safety Guidelines for full details.

ABOUT THE FILM

An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.

156 mins  |  Drama/Musical  |  2021  |  English
Rated PG-13

DISCUSSION PARTICIPANTS
  • Julia Figueras (discussion host; WXXI Classical Music Director and midday host)
  • Ralph Meranto (Producing Artistic Director of Center Stage Theatre and Director of Arts & Culture for JCC of Greater Rochester)
  • Annette Ramos (Community Connector and Arts Advocate, Founder and Executive director of Rochester Latino Theatre Company)
  • Jayme Bermudez (dancer/choreographer)