West Side Story
Produced by CTORA Theatre
Thursday May 8th, 2025 8pm (Preview)
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 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission
*Tickets are not refundable at any circumstance
