Riverside Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, Starring Anthony Festa, Opens Tonight

Riverside Theatre's production of West Side Story has been extended for an additional eight performances. Originally scheduled to perform from tonight, February 17th to Sunday, March 8th, the production will now close on Sunday, March 15th. The additional week of performances are Tuesday though Saturday evenings at 7:30pm with matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

Conceived by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins, West Side Story is based on one of the greatest love stories of all time - Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. With a score considered to be on of Broadway's finest, West Side Story's tale of two star-crossed lovers from different worlds who fight to keep their passion alive is powerful and poignant. From first note to final breath, West Side Story soars with classics "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty," and "Somewhere."

West Side Story performs on the Stark Stage from tonight, February 17 - March 15, 2015.

Riverside Theatre's production of West Side Story is directed by DJ Salisbury and stars: Anthony Festa (Tony, pictured above), Belinda Allyn (Maria), Penelope Armstead-Williams (Anita), Elizabeth Racanelli (Anybodys), Sean Ewing (Bernardo), Michael D. Jablonski (Riff), Kevin Santos (Chino), Daryll Heysham (Det. Schrank), Steve Brady (Doc), Thomas L. Webb (Officer Krupke), and David Schmittou (Gladhand).

The ensemble cast includes: THE JETS - Stephanie Bissonnette (Minnie) Andrew Eckert (Diesel), Tenealle Farragher (Clarisse), Anthony Johnson, (A-rab), Alida Michal (Graziella), Sarah Parnicky (Pauline), Andrew Purcell (Action), Scott Shedenhelm (Baby John), Summerisa Bell Stevens (Velma), and Morgan White (Snowboy). THE SHARKS - Kimber Benedict (Margarita), Krystina M. Burton (Francesca), Mike Baerga (Toro), Victoria Casillo (Teresita), Andre Cole (Luis), Dean Andre Deluna (Indio), Camden Gonzales (Rosalia), Jaquez Andre Sims (Pepe), and Gabriella Sorrentino (Consuelo).

The design and technical team includes: Alex Sanchez (Choreographer), Ken Clifton (Music Director), Cliff Simon (Scenic Design), Yael Lubetzky (Lighting Design), Holly Payne (Costume Design), Craig Beyrooti (Sound Design), with Amy M. Bertacini (Stage Manager) and Ingrid Louise Olson (Asst. Stage Manager). Casting was done in New York City by Wojcik / Seay Casting.

West Side Story performs tonight, February 17 - March 15, 2015 on the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre. Tickets starting at $35. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 772-231-6990 or online at www.riversidetheatre.com.