Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre presents… West Side Story. Sam Faustine plays Tony.
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.
Its exciting, sophisticated score by Leonard Bernstein is often considered Broadway’s finest, its songs a part of the nation’s musical heritage.
CAST
Tony - SAM FAUSTINE*
Maria - ALEXIS VERA
Riff - CHRISTIAN CASTILLO
Diesel - TOMMY LASSITER
Action - DANILA BURSHTEYN
A-Rab - CONNOR JOHNSON
Baby John - MILES VETROVEC
Big Deal - CHRIS ACEVES
Mouthpiece - JACOB HENRIE-NAFFAA
Anybodys - KATE HENDERSON
Graziella - ASHLEY ADAMS
Velma - EVELYN RUMSBY
Minnie - BETHANY MINDRUM
Clarice - KACIE HENNESSY
Bernardo - BRIAN CONWAY*
Chino - ROCKY CONCEPCION
Indio - ADAM GREEN
Pepe - JOHANN SANTOS
Luis - JUSTIN SABINO
Anita - SOFIA COSTANTINI
Rosalia - MELINA DIAZ
Consuela - NICOLE HARDSON-HURLEY
Francisca - NATALIE FONG
Teresita - ALYSSA VILLAREAL
Doc - JOHN BLYTT
Lt. Schrank / Gladhand - JEFF SEABERG
Krupke - AJ AMSTRUP