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Yesenia Ayala plays Anita in the Broadway revival of West Side Story.



Yesenia Ayala was most recently on Broadway in the highly acclaimed revival of Carousel. Additional Broadway credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Off-Broadway credits include Sweet Charity at the New Group and Trip of Love. Television: “Fosse/Verdon,” “Modern Love.” Film: Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Tour: West Side Story. Additional credits include Bombshell: In Concert and Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City. Ayala received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from East Carolina University.

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Yesenia Ayala STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2020
Anita

[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Ensemble

Louise (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Ensemble

Veruca Salt (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble


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Video: The Cast of DESTINY OF DESIRE Performs 'El Destino del Deseo' in Rehearsal

An all new video has been released from rehearsal for Destiny of Desire at The Old Globe. Watch as the cast performs 'El Destino del Deseo' here!

Bianca Marroquín, Mandy Gonzalez & More to Star in DESTINY OF DESIRE at The Old Globe

The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for Destiny of Desire - An Unapologetic Telenovela for the Stage. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

WEST SIDE STORY Soundtrack Released on 2-LP Vinyl

West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 2-LP vinyl has been released in three formats, including 2-LP set, black vinyl; a 2-LP set Walmart Exclusive, blue vinyl; and 2-LP set Target Exclusive, red vinyl and poster. Purchase the new vinyl variants now!

WEST SIDE STORY Film Soundtrack Set For December 3 Release

The West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will feature 21 songs from the film and will be released in both standard digital and physical (CD and vinyl) configurations, as well as a digital release in Dolby Atmos Music. Check out the track listing and pre-order the album now!

Bebe Neuwirth to Pay Tribute to the Late Ann Reinking During 2021 Change How You See Celebration

POSITIVE EXPOSURE will present Steven Perlman, DDS, MScD, DHL, with the Spirit of Change Award and Xian Horn with the Rising Leader Award during their virtual 2021 Change How You See Celebration on September 22ND at 7:00 PM ET.

Broadway Revival of WEST SIDE STORY Will Not Reopen

It was announced today that Ivo van Hove's new production of West Side Story will not reopen on Broadway. 

VIDEO: Dancers Perform COOL From WEST SIDE STORY Around New York City in New Video Directed by Josh Bergasse

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its next virtual video, “Cool” from West Side Story, performed by 10 extraordinary dancers around New York City. “Cool” was directed by Tony Award nominee Joshua Bergasse, with choreography by Jerome Robbins recreated by Robert La Fosse.

VIDEO: Broadway Dancers Perform in ANYONE: A Dance Short Film From James Kinney

ANYONE: A Dance Short Film, directed and choreographed by James Kinney with cinematography and editing by Pierre Marais is now available to view! The film is produced by Nicole LaFountaine.

Theater Stories: GYPSY, EVITA, THE COLOR PURPLE, the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Revival, & More About The Broadway Theatre

This week's Theater Stories features the Broadway Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the stage of the theatre, including Gypsy, The Color Purple, Evita and more; the show that broke the theatre's box office record, and much more!

UN DÍA COMO HOY… WEST SIDE STORY llega a Broadway

Era 26 de septiembre de 1957 cuando el Winter Garden Theater de Broadway acogía el nuevo musical WEST SIDE STORY, con música de Leonard Bernstein, letras del entonces novato Stephen Sondheim, libreto de Arthur Laurents y coreografías de Jerome Robbins. Nadie sabía en aquel momento que lo que estaban viviendo era un acontecimiento que marcaría la historia de Broadway para siempre: El nacimiento de uno de los más grandes clásicos del Teatro Musical.

THE INHERITANCE, A STRANGE LOOP, and More Take Home 2020 Drama Desk Awards; Check Out the Full List!

Tune in right here at 7:30pm to watch The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards and check back for a full list of winners, updating live!

Broadway Cast Members and Graduates 2020 Dance, Soar, and Exhale in the New Vintage Trouble Video

As phase one takes hold of the city and slowly changes towards a new normal, some feel motionless. A battle cry and a love letter, professional dancers from Broadway to the Graduating Class of 2020, find an outlet as they dance, soar, and exhale to the new single by Vintage Trouble.

Breaking: 2020 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!

The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards has partnered with 'Stars in the House' to live stream this year's Nominations. Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, the hosts of the virtual daily series benefiting the Actors Fund, will announce the nominees.

Tales from the West Side: An In-Depth Look at the Evolution of WEST SIDE STORY

Go inside the creation and 63-year evolution of the musical theatre masterpiece, West Side Story.

Photo Flash: WEST SIDE STORY Cast Takes Opening Night Bows!

The Broadway Theatre was the place to be last night as talents from stage and screen gathered to celebrate opening night of Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's new production of West Side Story. Check out photos from the opening night bows below!

Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Company Celebrates Opening Night!

The Broadway Theatre was the place to be last night as talents from stage and screen gathered to celebrate opening night of Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's new production of West Side Story. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the after party below!

BWW TV: What Does WEST SIDE STORY Mean to You? Broadway Stars Answer on the Opening Night Red Carpet!

Some of Broadway's biggest stars, including Sierra Boggess, Joshua Henry, Jessica Vosk, Robin de Jesús, Will Hochman, Sherie Rene Scott and so many more tell us all about what the iconic West Side Story means to them!

Photo Coverage: On The Opening Night Red Carpet for WEST SIDE STORY

The Broadway Theatre was the place to be last night as talents from stage and screen gathered to celebrate opening night of Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's new production of West Side Story.

BWW Review: Ivo van Hove's Alarmingly Charmless WEST SIDE STORY

Dear kindly Ivo van Hove, I often like your work, But when you stage revivals Your concepts go berserk. Your symbolism's clunky, Your edits are too thick. West Side Story doesn't need your schtick.

Review Roundup: WEST SIDE STORY Opens On Broadway - See What the Critics Are Saying!

Tonight, tonight! Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's new production of West Side Story opens tonight at the Broadway Theatre.

Yesenia Ayala FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yesenia Ayala has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Yesenia Ayala has not appeared in the West End

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for West Side Story .

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