White Plains Performing Arts Center Stage 2 to Present WEST SIDE STORY

Following in the footsteps of PARADE, CHESS and IN THE HEIGHTS; this summer White Plains Performing Arts Center STAGE 2 will present the ground-breaking musical masterpiece, WEST SIDE STORY, running July 28-30 and August 4-6.

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 Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written for the stage. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments.

The outstanding cast is headed by Lauren Langbaum as Maria and James Mernin as Tony with Alexandra Imbrosci-Viera and Rafa Reyes as Anita and Bernardo and featuring Carson Stewart as Riff.

The full company boasts local, national and international talent including, Amanda Almeida, John Cedric Anderson, Hugo Brument, Allison Burke, James Anthony Capisito, Jazzy Cores, Casey Dath, Rose Garcia, Sarah Grace, Doug Hornyak, Sabrina Koss, Diane La Von, Jocelyn Lonquist, Sergio Marroquin, Jay Martins, Phil Ordoñez, Anthony Pietroluongo, Gianna Prignano, Tiffany Reyes, Emily Riedel, Danny Rivera, Romello Rodriguez, Jenna San Antonio and Max Temkin.

Director Joseph C. Walsh states, " WEST SIDE STORY is about finding or fighting for a place to call Home. Each of the characters wants the same thing, but they are so blinded by fear and ignorance that they cannot see that. When we de-humanize the "other" violence erupts and the consequences are devastating. Sadly, this show and its message of hope and understanding in the face of prejudice and violence is even more relevant today than when it premiered on Broadway in 1957."

WEST SIDE STORY is Directed by Joseph C. Walsh with Musical Direction by Jacob Carll and Choreography by Jennifer Jonas. Scenic Design by Scott Aronow, Costume Design by Barbara Erin Delo, Lighting Design by Catherine Clarke, Stage Managed by Jessica Humke. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Entire Original Production Conceived, Directed and Choreographed by Jerome Robbins.

WEST SIDE STORY will play the White Plains Performing Arts Center Friday and Saturday July 28th, 29th and August 6th and 7th at 8:00 pm and Sunday July 30th and August 6th at 2:00 pm. The White Plains Performing Arts Center is located on the third level of City Center off Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains, minutes from the White Plains Metro North Station. Tickets are $35. For tickets visit the theatre box office Monday-Friday (11am-6pm), purchase the tickets online at wppac.com or call 914-328-1600. For Group Sales, contact boxoffice@wppac.com.

WEST SIDE STORY is produced by STAGE 2, a program created by WPPAC to bridge the gap between our Conservatory (youth theatre) and MainStage (professional theatre) productions, giving college, graduate school, and community performers the opportunity to work in a Professional Regional Theatre under the guidance of professional artists. More information can be found at wppac.com/shows/west-side-story.