Wow! That is what I have to say regarding Broadway Sacramento's opening night performance of the current national tour of "West Side Story."  The sold out house at the Community Center Theater suggests others agree. While it is beautifully staged, with wonderful singing anddance, and good acting, it is the material that is the star here. The powerful music of Leonard Bernstein coupled with the equally powerfully words of Stephen Sondheim are enough to make "West Side Story" a show worth seeing. Add in the choreography of original "West Side Story" director and choreographer Jerome Robbins, which can move from strongly ballet to strongly modern dance in a moment, and it's hard to beat. A

Roberto Cisneros leaps into the air during the first moments of Sacramento Ballet's  in-studio presentation of short takes from their upcoming Romeo and Juliet production which runs Feb. 10, 11, 12 and 13 at the Community Center. Here are some other photos from the night: Dancers demonstrate the sword fight, using real swords. They were professionally trained how to do it ensuring everone's safety. Tender moments. Difficult overhead lifts.   Artistic Directors Ron and Carinne Binda Cunningham took turns explaining many of the segments of Romeo and Juliet. Read a blog about the making of Sac Ballet's Romeo & Juliet Sac Ballet website Sac Ballet on Facebook Dance Magaizi