Palace Theater

Previewed from: 23rd February 2009
Opened: 19th March 2009

"Ms. Olivo (Anita) takes the production to a level of pure physical exhilaration"

"the deliciously girly body language in “Siento Hermosa” (“I Feel Pretty”), performed by Maria and a giggly set of friends, requires no bilingual dictionary."
Ben Brantley, New York Times

More than fifty years ago, a show about New York City changed musical theatre forever. Now, it’s coming home to make history once again.

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim -a collection of standards that includes 'Tonight,' 'America,' 'Maria,' 'I Feel Pretty' and 'Somewhere' - is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. And the extraordinary, Tony-winning choreography by Jerome Robbins completely changed the language of Broadway dance.

This groundbreaking new production, directed by the legendary Mr. Laurents, will offer a bold new design that builds on the show’s raw power and emotion to create a fresh experience unlike any that came before it. Don't miss this thrilling presentation of a matchless work of art.

Creators
Book & Direction by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Choreography by Jerome Robbins
Reproduction Choreographer, Joey McKneely
Music Director, Patrick Vaccariello
Scenic Design by James Youmans
Costime Design by David C Woolard
Lighting Design by Howell Binkley
Sound Design by Dan Moses Schreier
Hair Design by Mark Adam Rampmeyer
Associate Director, David Saint
Associate Choreographer, Lori Werner

Starring
Matt Cavenaugh as Tony
Josefina Scaglione as Maria

THE JETS
Matt Cavenaugh as Tony
Cody Green as Riff
Curtis Holbrook as Action
Joshua Buscher as Diesel
Kyle Coffman as A-Rab
Ryan Steele as Baby John
Eric Hatch as Big Deal
Mike Cannon as Snowboy
Sam Rogers as 4H
Chase Madigan - swing

...AND THEIR GIRLS
Lindsay Dunn as Velma
Pamela Otterson as Graziella
Tro Shaw as Anybodys
Marina Lazzaretto as Hotsie
Yanira Marin as Alicia
Amy Ryerson as Mugsy

THE SHARKS
George Akram as Bernado
Joey Haro as Chino
Manuel Herrera as Pepe
Manuel Santos as Indio
Isaac Calpito as Inca
Peter John Chursin as Bolo
Yurel Echezaretta as Tio
Michael Rosen as Federico
Tanairi Sade Vazquez as Lupe

...AND THEIR GIRLS
Josefina Scaglione as Maria
Karen Olivo as Anita
Jennifer Sanchez as Rosalia
Danielle Polanco as Consuela
Mileyka Mateo as as Bebecita
Kaitlin Mesh as Zaza
Kat Nejat as Fernanda

THE ADULTS
Lee Sellars as Officer Krupke
Steve Bassett as Lt Schrank
Michael Mastro as Glad Hand
Greg Vinkler as Doc

Audience:  West Side Story in concert may be inappropriate for children aged 7 and under.  Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Palace Theater.

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