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Live from the LA Opera Stage to the Big Screen at Santa Monica Pier

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Broadcast begins at 7:30pm

Santa Monica Pier: 200 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA 90401

Lights, camera, action:   Gather your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your picnic, and come experience the music and drama of West Side Story under the stars. Countless fans know and love Leonard Bernstein’s landmark work with songs like “America,” “Somewhere,” and “I Feel Pretty”, but few have seen it like this. Originally conceived as an opera, we’re paying tribute to Bernstein’s impact with the grand operatic treatment. New York City’s West Side is split between the Jets and the Sharks—but these warring gangs never imagined that two of their own could fall in love.

This event is free to attend and open to all ages.  RSVP for free  to receive the latest updates and a free gift at the event.

RSVP for free to receive the latest updates and a free gift at the event 

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Event Details

Arrive early and explore your artsy side, enjoy family friendly crafts with LA Opera Connects and don't miss our gift basket giveaways, LA Opera merchandise giveaways, and more! 

What to Bring:  Bring your own blankets, low lawn seats, and cushions. Don't forget your sweaters and jackets. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. 

What Not to Bring: Large coolers, canopies, tents,  or sun umbrellas. Sorry, no pets. 

Beach Parking Lot:  1550 Appian Way, Santa Monica, CA 90401. For Parking info and rates click here. 

**There will be a bag check at the event entrance. 


Activities & Crafts

  •  Get a balloon animal before the show starts
  • Have your face painted by Work of Heart face painting, a biodegradable glitter bar
  • Be amazed by close-up magician Dana Pleasant
  • ...and don't miss our gift basket giveaways, LA Opera merchandise giveaways, and more! 

RSVP for free to receive the latest updates and a free gift at the event

          Free RSVP    

More About West Side Story

New York City’s West Side is split between the Jets and the Sharks—but these warring gangs never imagined that two of their own could fall in love.

Tenor Duke Kim is Tony, a former Jet who finds himself falling for Maria (the radiant Gabriella Reyes). But Maria is promised to another, and her brother Bernardo is more than willing to rally his Sharks to keep it that way. The two lovers dream of a happily ever after, but their neighborhood can see tragedy coming a mile away. James Conlon, "the most accomplished music director currently working on the podium of an American opera house" (Opera News), opens the season conducting the beloved American classic.

The simulcast will be sung and subtitled in English and Spanish.

Want to attend the performance in-person at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion?

Buy tickets here