About This Production

Idealistic young lovers Maria and Tony find themselves caught between rival street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence, and prejudice is one of the most beautiful, heart-wrenching, and relevant musical dramas of our time. West Side Story’s legendary jazz, Latin, and classical-inspired score features the treasured songs “Maria,” “Tonight,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “America”.

Critic and Audience Reviews

Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s stellar production of the enduring classic only amplifies the musical’s power as it dramatically illustrates how quickly exuberant joy can turn to the deepest sorrow when hatred rears its ugly head.

-Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel

The casting is spot on and so is the music. It is a brilliant choice for Orlando Shakes’ mainstage musical. I cannot wait to see what they pick next season.

-Kimberly Moy, BroadwayWorld.com

It’s such a pleasure to be reminded of why and how the Broadway musical is a uniquely American art form. It’s ours. We made it up. It stemmed from our immigrant-based culture as we sought out our place in the world. And because this production is done so well, you see that. You see through to the heart and soul of one of the most uniquely American evocations of a uniquely American art form.

-Michael McLeod

Creative Team

Director: Jim Helsinger
Associate Director: Christopher Niess
Musical Director: Steve MacKinnon
Choreographer: Anthony Raimondi
Scenic Designer: Jim Hunter**
Costume Designer: Denise Warner
Lighting Designer: Bert Scott**
Sound Designer: Craig M. Beyrooti
AEA Stage Manager: Stacy Renee Norwood*
AEA Assistant Stage Manager: Laura Ann Lockner*

*Denotes a Member of Actors' Equity Association
** Denotes a Member of United Scenic Artists

Meet the Cast

marc koeck

Marc Koeck*

Tony
Carly Evans

Carly Evans*

Maria
Drew Foster

Drew Foster*

Riff
Karly Dinardo

Karli Dinardo

Anita
Marco Antonio Santiago

Marco Antonio Santiago*

Bernardo
Julian Alvarez

Julian Alvarez*

Chino
mark ferrera

Mark Ferrera

Doc
Tyler Schank

Tyler Schank

Diesel
Jordan Bell

Jordan Bell*

Action
Tony Pracek

Tony Pracek

A-Rab
Bryan Manley

Bryan Manley*

Snowboy
Trevor Starr

Trevor Starr

Baby John
Gabrielle Toledo

Gabrielle Toledo

Anybodys
Ansley Van Epps

Ansley Van Epps*

Velma
Laura Monsoori

Laura Mansoori

Graziella
jandrea novak

Jandrea Novak

Clarisse
Lindsey Wells

Lindsey Wells

Pauline
Tara Osbourne

Tara Osborne

Minnie
Daniel Martinez

Daniel Martinez

Pepe
Salvatore Vieira

Salvatore Vieira*

Indio
Ellis Endsley

Ellis Endsley*

Toro
Maxel Garcia

Maxel Garcia

Luis
catie pires fernandes

Catie Pires-Fernandes

Rosalia/Soloist
Alejandra Martinez

Alejandra Martinez

Consuela
Melanie Farber

Melanie Farber

Margarita
Emma Clark

Emma Clark