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West Side Story

Playing May 8-May 24, 2025
Granville Island Stage, Vancouver

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 lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments.

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

Credits

Direction by Chris Adams, Choreography by Suzanne Ouellette, Music Direction by Kevin Woo
Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens
West Side Story Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

"WEST SIDE STORY" Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS
Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Entire Original Production Directed & Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS

Audience

This production is rated PG-13.While this powerful musical is a timeless classic, it includes mature themes, language, and scenes of violence that may not be suitable for younger children. Parental guidance is advised.

DURATION

2 acts with intermission

 

1
Sayer Roberts*
as Tony
3
Cassandra Consiglio*
as Maria
2
Josh Graetz*
as Riff
5
Nicole Laurent
as Anita
22
Vicente Sandoval*
as Bernardo
6
Matthew Valinho
as Chino
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Kevin McNulty
as Doc
11
Sandy Winsby*
as Schrank
17
Michael Fera
as Krupke/Doc Understudy
26
Morgan Collins
as Gladhand/Schrank & Krupke Understudy
19
Holly Collis Handford
as Anybodys
7
Noah McKimm
as Boby John
16
Colton Bamber
as Snowboy
9
Vincent Keats
as A-Rab/Riff Understudy
24
Colton Fyfe
as Action/Tony Understudy
18
Jaren Guerreiro
as Gee-Tar/Male Swing
14
Daniel Cardoso
as Diesel, Bernardo Understudy
12
Owen Connelly
as Big Deal, Gladhand Understudy
8
Jacq Smith
as Graziella
25
Jennifer Lynch*
as Velma/Anybodys Understudy
4
Anthea Lavergne
as Minnie/Female Swing
10
Daniel Vargas
as Pepe
13
Breno Lucena
as Indio/Chino & Pepe Understudy
27
Stefie Gomez
as Consuelo
15
Andrea Lemus
as Rosalia/Anita Understudy
20
Manuela Palmieri
as Teresita/Swing
21
Michelle Rosales
as Francisca/Maria Understudy

Team

Creative Team 

Chris Adams*, Director
Suzanne Ouellette*, Choreographer
Kevin Woo, Music Director
Julie Murphy, Intimacy Director, Violence Design
Mike Kovac, Fight Director
Celene Harder, Assistant Fight Director
Jennifer Lynch*, Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain
Monica Sumulong Dumas, Assistant Music Director

Designers

Brian Ball, Set and Costume Design
Itai Erdal, Lighting Design
Rick Colhoun, Sound Design
Stephanie Barclay, Head of Props

Musicians

Clare Wyatt, Keyboard 1
Kayla Charchuk, Keyboard 2
Monica Sumulong Dumas, Bass
Colin Parker, Drums
Martin Fisk, Percussion
Peter Serravalle, Guitar
Kevin McDonnell, Violin
Marni Johnson, Woodwind 1
Jennifer Innanen, Woodwind 2
Julie Holden, Woodwind 3
Malcolm Francis, Horn
Derry Byrne, Trumpet
Drew Dumas, Trombone

Stage Management

Andy Sandberg, Stage Manager
Vanessa Lazare, Assistant Stage Manager

Production Team

Lily Yuan, Executive Producer
Janet Wang, Producer, Marketing, Production Manager
Troy Banks, Assistant Producer
Kelsey Torok, Technical Director
Marnie Wilson, Publicist
Ion Brand Design, Branding, Graphic Design
Canna Zhou, Photographer, Videographer
Caiytlyn Braid, Head of Wardrobe
Eve Partridge, Second Dresser
Clare Wyatt, Rehearsal Pianist, Main Stage Programming
Pierre Nenno, Set Builder
Amanda Billey, Set Painter
Logan Hebert, Head Sound
Keegan Plant, Head Stage Carpenter
Darren Paine, Head Electrician

Marketing Team

Owen CB Scott
Antony Knight
Maraya Franca
Holly Collis Handford
Joanna Orr
Daniel Merlo
Joanna Liu
Lauren Fisher
Andrea Lemus
Maddy Woodley
Vanessa Larza
Calvin McCormack
 

 


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