West Side Story Broadway Original Cast
More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it's back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. Full synopsis
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Original Cast
(Standby)
(Standby)
(A Jet)
Martin Charnin, who played "Big Deal" in the original production of West Side Story both on Broadway and on tour, is best known for his later work conceiving, directing, and writing the lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Annie. more...
(A Jet)
Grover Dale, renowned for his multifaceted career, showcased his exceptional talent as a dancer in the original Broadway production of "West Side Story" in the 1950s, a role that helped cement his reputation in the theater world. more...
(Understudy)
(A Shark)
Ronnie Lee, trained at Laine Theatre Arts, has showcased his versatile talent in productions such as The Laramie Project and The Adams Family, and brought his skills to the stage in past performances of Dick Whittington at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. more...
(A Jet)
Tony Mordente, who played A-Rab in the original Broadway production of West Side Story and Action in the film adaptation, was a multi-talented performer and director, known for his extensive work in television and his significant contributions to the world of dance and choreography. more...
(A Shark)
Jay Norman is best known for his role in the iconic 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story. more...
(Bernardo's Girl)
Chita Rivera's electric performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of West Side Story catapulted her to stardom, a role she later reprised in London. more...
(Swing)
(Swing)
(Standby)
(A Jet)
David Winters, who portrayed Baby John in the stage production of West Side Story before taking on the role of A-Rab in the film adaptation, had a prolific career that spanned Broadway, television, and film, including notable choreography for Viva Las Vegas and directorial work on The Monkees. more...
See awards and nominations on the West Side Story page
Other productions of West Side Story
- 1958 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1959 US Tour — National Tour · Cast
- 1960 Broadway — Return Engagement [Broadway] · Cast
- 1964 Broadway — City Center Revival · Cast
- 1968 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1980 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 1991 Milburn, NJ (Regional) — Paper Mill Production · Cast
- 1992 Regional (UK) — Regional Revival · Cast
- 1998 West End — London Revival · Cast
- 2006 Houston, TX (Regional) — Theatre Under the Stars Production · Cast
- 2009 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2010 US Tour — National Tour · Cast
- 2015 Washington, DC (Regional) — Signature Theatre Production · Cast
- 2018 Washington, DC (Regional) — National Symphony Orchestra Concert Revival · Cast
- 2018 Regional (US) — 100th Birthday Celebration Revival Production · Cast
- 2020 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
Production Team
Leonard Bernstein Orchestrator
Peter Gennaro Choreographer
(Co-Choreographer)
(Co-Choreographer)
Max Goberman Musical Director
Sound Associates, Inc. Sound Designer
Irwin Kostal Orchestrator
(Co- Orchestrator)
(Co- Orchestrator)
Sid Ramin Orchestrator
(Co- Orchestrator)
(Co- Orchestrator)
Jerome Robbins Director
Choreographer
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Irene Sharaff Costume Designer
Oliver Smith Scenic Designer
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