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
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
Upcoming Performances
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