More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it's back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. Tony® Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’s Broadway direction is recreated for the tour by David Saint, the Associate Director on Broadway. WEST SIDE STORY remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of WEST SIDE STORY recently won the 2010 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere."
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(A Jet)
Martin Charnin, who played "Big Deal" in the original production of West Side Story both on Broadway and on tour, is best known for his later work conceiving, directing, and writing the lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Annie. more...
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Grover Dale, renowned for his multifaceted career, showcased his exceptional talent as a dancer in the original Broadway production of "West Side Story" in the 1950s, a role that helped cement his reputation in the theater world. more...
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Ronnie Lee, trained at Laine Theatre Arts, has showcased his versatile talent in productions such as The Laramie Project and The Adams Family, and brought his skills to the stage in past performances of Dick Whittington at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. more...
(A Jet)
Tony Mordente, who played A-Rab in the original Broadway production of West Side Story and Action in the film adaptation, was a multi-talented performer and director, known for his extensive work in television and his significant contributions to the world of dance and choreography. more...
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Jay Norman is best known for his role in the iconic 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story. more...
(Bernardo's Girl)
Chita Rivera's electric performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of West Side Story catapulted her to stardom, a role she later reprised in London. more...
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(Swing)
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David Winters, who portrayed Baby John in the stage production of West Side Story before taking on the role of A-Rab in the film adaptation, had a prolific career that spanned Broadway, television, and film, including notable choreography for Viva Las Vegas and directorial work on The Monkees. more...
Awards and Nominations
1958 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Carol Lawrence was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Leonard Bernstein Orchestrator
Peter Gennaro Choreographer
(Co-Choreographer)
(Co-Choreographer)
Max Goberman Musical Director
Sound Associates, Inc. Sound Designer
Irwin Kostal Orchestrator
(Co- Orchestrator)
(Co- Orchestrator)
Sid Ramin Orchestrator
(Co- Orchestrator)
(Co- Orchestrator)
Jerome Robbins Director
Choreographer
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Irene Sharaff Costume Designer
Oliver Smith Scenic Designer
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