The Jets and the Sharks are rumbling Friday and Saturday night. Are you going to be there?

Suffern High School presents West Side Story, the iconic romance adapted from the Bard’s own Romeo and Juliet. The action is enough to make you shake Maria or tell all the hot heads to just chill: Bernardo the bad, Tony the lovelorn and Chino the blind. As with Shakespeare’s play itself, the young players in West Side Story allow emotions to reign supreme. Isn’t that youth’s way?

“The bar is set so high in West Side Story from every aspect, musically, choreographically, dramatically,” said director/choreographer Kathy Muenz. “Our students—cast, pit and crew—have more than met the challenge in bringing this beautiful American Musical Theater classic to life.”

The story revolves around two feuding gangs and the star-crossed young lovers played by seniors Ben Stevens and Rebecca Lipstein. A stellar cast, infectious score and kaleidoscope of set and costume design make this a must-see production.

Go get a ticket and attend. For who knows what next year will bring?

This year marks the 30th year anniversary of when Suffern last performed West Side Story — back in 1983.

Performances for West Side Story are scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Suffern High School auditorium. Saturday will feature two shows, a 1 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets, visit the spring musical webpage or call (845) 357-3800 ext. 41795.

Courtesy call out to the ever helpful Jennifer Citrolo.