West Side Story
MusicalDramaRevivalBroadway
Opening Date
Apr 27, 1960
Closing Date
Dec 10, 1960
Performances
249
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Open Date: Apr 27, 1960
Close Date: Dec 10, 1960
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Winter Garden Theatre
(Apr 27, 1960 - Oct 22, 1960)
(Apr 27, 1960 - Oct 22, 1960)
Alvin Theatre
(Oct 24, 1960 - Dec 10, 1960)
(Oct 24, 1960 - Dec 10, 1960)
This production is a return engagement of West Side Story (Sep 26, 1957 - Jun 27, 1959)
Description
A musical in two acts and fifteen scenes
Setting
The West Side of New York City during the last days of Summer. 1957.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert OrganizationBook by Arthur Laurents; Music by Leonard Bernstein; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Musical Director: Joseph Lewis; Music orchestrated by Leonard Bernstein, Sid Ramin and Irwin KostalBased on a conception of Jerome Robbins; Directed by Jerome Robbins; Choreographed by Jerome Robbins and Peter Gennaro; Choreographed by Jerome Robbins and Peter GennaroScenic Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Irene Sharaff; Lighting Design by Jean Rosenthal; Assistant to Oliver Smith: Robert O'HearnGeneral Manager: Carl Fisher; Company Manager: Emmett R. CallahanProduction Stage Manager: Joe Calvan; Stage Manager: Ross Hertz; Assistant Stage Mgr: Arthur Rubin; Production Associate: Sylvia DrulieAssistant Conductor: Alfonso CavaliereCasting: Judith Abbott; Press Representative: Sol Jacobson and Lewis Harmon; Advertising: Ingram Ash; Assistant Dance Director: Howard Jeffrey; Assistant to the Director: Gerald Freedman; Asst. to the Choreographer: Wallace SeibertStandby: Jan Canada (Maria)Understudies: Judy Aldene (Maria, Anybodys), Vince Baggetta (Chino), Barry Burns (A-Rab), Sterling Clark (Baby John), Doug Clarke (Riff), Donald Corby (Tony), Eddie Gasper (Action), Ross Hertz (Doc, Schrank), Eddie Miller (Big Deal), Genii Prior (Anita, Rosalia), Arthur Rubin (Krupke, Gladhand) and Carmine Terra (Bernardo)
Winter Garden Theatre (Apr 27, 1960 - Oct 22, 1960)
Cast
Understudies: John Armstrong (Krupke, Gladhand), Al De Sio (Action), Lester James (Tony) and Roger Le Page (Baby John)Alvin Theatre (Oct 24, 1960 - Dec 10, 1960)
Theatre Owned / Operated by Herman Bernstein -
Songsmusic by Leonard Bernstein; lyrics by Stephen SondheimAct 1Sung ByPrologueJets and SharksJet SongRiff, Baby John, A-Rab, Diesel and JetsSomething's ComingTonyThe Dance At The GymJets and SharksMariaTonyTonightTony and MariaAmericaAnita and Shark GirlsCoolRiff and JetsOne Hand, One HeartTony and MariaTonight (Quintet and Chorus)CompanyThe RumbleRiff, Bernardo, Jets and SharksAct 2Sung ByI Feel PrettyMaria, Rosalia, Teresita and FranciscaSomewhereCompany and ConsuelaGee, Officer KrupkeAction, Snowboy and JetsA Boy Like ThatAnita and MariaI Have LoveAnita and MariaTauntingAnita and JetsFinaleCompany
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization
Book by Arthur Laurents; Music by Leonard Bernstein; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Musical Director: Joseph Lewis; Music orchestrated by Leonard Bernstein, Sid Ramin and Irwin Kostal
Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins; Directed by Jerome Robbins; Choreographed by Jerome Robbins and Peter Gennaro; Choreographed by Jerome Robbins and Peter Gennaro
Scenic Design by Oliver Smith; Costume Design by Irene Sharaff; Lighting Design by Jean Rosenthal; Assistant to Oliver Smith: Robert O'Hearn
General Manager: Carl Fisher; Company Manager: Emmett R. Callahan
Production Stage Manager: Joe Calvan; Stage Manager: Ross Hertz; Assistant Stage Mgr: Arthur Rubin; Production Associate: Sylvia Drulie
Assistant Conductor: Alfonso Cavaliere
Casting: Judith Abbott; Press Representative: Sol Jacobson and Lewis Harmon; Advertising: Ingram Ash; Assistant Dance Director: Howard Jeffrey; Assistant to the Director: Gerald Freedman; Asst. to the Choreographer: Wallace Seibert
Standby:
Jan Canada
(Maria)
Understudies:
Judy Aldene
(Maria, Anybodys), Vince Baggetta
(Chino), Barry Burns
(A-Rab), Sterling Clark
(Baby John), Doug Clarke
(Riff), Donald Corby
(Tony), Eddie Gasper
(Action), Ross Hertz
(Doc, Schrank), Eddie Miller
(Big Deal), Genii Prior
(Anita, Rosalia), Arthur Rubin
(Krupke, Gladhand) and Carmine Terra
(Bernardo)
Winter Garden Theatre (Apr 27, 1960 - Oct 22, 1960)
Cast
Understudies:
John Armstrong
(Krupke, Gladhand), Al De Sio
(Action), Lester James
(Tony) and Roger Le Page
(Baby John)
Alvin Theatre (Oct 24, 1960 - Dec 10, 1960)
Theatre Owned / Operated by Herman Bernstein
music by Leonard Bernstein; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Act 1
Sung By
Prologue
Jets and Sharks
Jet Song
Riff, Baby John, A-Rab, Diesel and Jets
Something's Coming
Tony
The Dance At The Gym
Jets and Sharks
Maria
Tony
Tonight
Tony and Maria
America
Anita and Shark Girls
Cool
Riff and Jets
One Hand, One Heart
Tony and Maria
Tonight (Quintet and Chorus)
Company
The Rumble
Riff, Bernardo, Jets and Sharks
Act 2
Sung By
I Feel Pretty
Maria, Rosalia, Teresita and Francisca
Somewhere
Company and Consuela
Gee, Officer Krupke
Action, Snowboy and Jets
A Boy Like That
Anita and Maria
I Have Love
Anita and Maria
Taunting
Anita and Jets
Finale
Company
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