Somewhere
by MATTHEW LÓPEZ
directed by JOSEPH HAJ
McGuire Proscenium Stage
A dance-filled family portrait
It’s 1959, and the musical West Side Story has captured the hearts of America, including the tight-knit Candelaria family who dreams of making it big in show business: the siblings take acting and dance lessons, mother Inez works as an usher and father Pepe tours as a bandleader. When an exciting update about a West Side Story film arrives, it is overshadowed by devastating news — their Manhattan tenement apartment is being demolished to build Lincoln Center, and they have 30 days to vacate. Filled with music and dance, this heartfelt family drama explores the tension between pursuing dreams and managing the realities of life.
Three things to know
- Described by playwright Matthew López as “a play with dance,” Somewhere is inspired by López's family history and filled with choreography, music and movement.
- Director Joseph Haj will once again collaborate with Choreographer Maija García, who previously worked with Haj on the Guthrie's acclaimed 2018 production of West Side Story. (The play shares its title with the popular song from West Side Story.)
- López is the first Latino playwright to win a Tony Award for Best Play (The Inheritance). The Guthrie previously produced his play The Legend of Georgia McBride in our 2017–2018 Season.
Venue info
This production will take place on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.
Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices range from $35 to $94, including handling fees. Read about our ticket handling fees and policies.
| Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 | |
| All previews | $77 | $65 | $49 | $40 | $35 |
| Tues, Wed evenings; weekday matinees | $81 | $69 | $47 | $44 | $39 |
| Sun, Thu evenings, Opening Nights | $86 | $74 | $59 | $49 | $44 |
| Fri evenings, Sat, Sun matinees | $90 | $78 | $61 | $53 | $48 |
| Saturday evenings | $94 | $82 | $67 | $57 | $52 |
Age recommendation
We recommend this production for ages 13 and up. Because content sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to call the Box Office to determine if this production is suitable for you and your party.
Group sales
All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions.
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.
Somewhere
McGuire Proscenium
Accessibility
Relaxed performance
The Guthrie will offer a relaxed performance of Somewhere on Sunday, January 18 at 1 p.m. Although these performances are open to all patrons, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences or challenges attending the theater.
Producer spotlight
"As longtime lovers of musical theater, what could be more fun than a play about a family enthralled with West Side Story with lots of dancing? We became instant fans of playwright Matthew López after seeing the delightful Guthrie production of The Legend of Georgia McBride in 2018. Our fandom was cemented a few months later by the London production of his emotionally compelling The Inheritance. Now, we are thrilled to be able to support this Joseph Haj-directed production of Somewhere."
– Dr. Tom Knabel & Kent Allin, Leading Producers
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