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
Original
Replacement
Original Cast
(Standby)
(A Jet)
Martin Charnin, best known for his work on the hit musical Annie, began his illustrious career in the original Broadway production of West Side Story, where he played the role of "Big Deal." more...
(A Jet)
Dick Corrigan, who graced the stage in the original Broadway cast of "Ballroom" in 1979, also showcased his talents in both the Broadway and national tour productions of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" back in 1962. more...
(Understudy)
Arthur Rubin, who began his career as a tenor and later transitioned to stage management and production, had a diverse career that included contributing off-stage vocals for Bert Lahr in "Two on the Aisle" and playing Tammany O'Halloran in "Here's Love." more...
See awards and nominations on the West Side Story page
Other productions of West Side Story
- 1957 Broadway — Original Broadway Production · Cast
- 1958 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1959 US Tour — National Tour · 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)
Irwin Kostal Orchestrator
Joseph Lewis Musical Director
Sid Ramin Orchestrator
Jerome Robbins Director
Choreographer
Jean Rosenthal Lighting Designer
Irene Sharaff Costume Designer
Oliver Smith Scenic Designer