West Side Story - May 24th, 2025 2pm (Close)

West Side Story

Produced by CTORA Theatre

Saturday May 24th, 2025 2pm

Performance Venue

Granville Island Stage, 1585 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9

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.

"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

Credits

Direction by Chris Adams,

Choreograph by Suzanne Quellette,

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

Creative Team:

Chris Adams Director

Kevin Woo Music Director

Suzanne Ouellette Choreographer

Brian Ball Set and Costume Design

Itai Erdal Lighting Design

Rick Colhoun Sound Design

Kelsey Torok Technical Director

Stephanie Barclay Head of Props

Cast List:

Sayer Roberts* Tony

Cassandra Consiglio* Maria

Josh Graetz* Riff

Nicole Laurent Anita

Vicente Sandoval* Bernardo

Matthew Valinho Chino

Jay Brazeau* Doc

Sandy Winsby* Schrank

Michael Fera Krupke, Doc Understudy

Morgan Collins Gladhand, Schrank & Krupke Understudy

Holly Collis Handford Anybodys

Noah McKimm Boby John

Colton Bamber Snowboy

Vincent Keats A-Rab, Riff Understudy

Colton Fyfe Action, Tony Understudy

Jaren Guerreiro Gee-Tar, Male Swing

Daniel Cardoso Diesel, Bernardo Understudy

Owen Connelly Big Deal, Gladhand Understudy

Jacq Smith Graziella

Jennifer Lynch* Velma, Anybodys Understudy

Anthea Lavergne Minnie, Female Swing

Daniel Vargas Pepe

Breno Lucena Indio, Chino & Pepe Understudy

Stefi Gomez Consuelo

Andrea Lemus Rosalia, Anita Understudy

Manuela Palmieri Teresita, Swing

Michelle Rosales Francisca, Maria Understudy

Names marked with an asterisk (*) indicate members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association (CAEA).

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

*Tickets are not refundable at any circumstance

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