Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars: West Side Story

Opera Naples, one of Naples’ leading performing arts organizations, will present the symphony concert version of the much-loved Broadway musical “West Side Story” on March 12 at 7 p.m. The production will be part of the multiday inaugural Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars at Baker Park.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” “West Side Story” is a 1957 musical composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Arthur Laurents. Set against an urban background of interracial warfare, the musical touches on many themes that still fully resonate with audiences today.
The Opera Naples Festival will also feature renowned top tenor Joseph Calleja on March 10 and one of the world’s most popular operas, “La Traviata” on March 11 and 13. Soprano Leah Partridge and Tenor Dimitri Pittas, both veteran Metropolitan Opera artists, will take on the lead roles of Violetta and Alfredo.

Planned safety and health protocols at Baker Park will include socially distanced seating, face coverings, paperless ticket entry, and digital playbills. Staff, ushers, and volunteers will be required to wear masks. Artists and musicians will be positioned at a safe distance.

Five levels of ticketing are available. VIP ticketing is $125 and includes preferred seating at reserved tables, with a light alfresco meal. Premium ticketing is $85 and includes preferred individual seating in a premium section. Classic ticketing is $65 and includes designated seating in the classic section. Standard seating is $45 with designated seating in the standard section. General ticketing is $25, with seating in the tier-five designated section. Guests can secure an additional savings of 15% for a three-day pass or 10% for a two-day pass. Group discounts are available. All seats are social distanced from other group blocks.

To reserve tickets, contact 239-963-9050 or visit www.OperaNaples.org.