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July 19-August 4 2024 Book by: Arthur Laurents Music by: Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim Based on a Concept of Jerome Robbins Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens Directed and Scenic Designed by: Mike Frale Music Directed by: Kitty Karn Choreographed by: Maddie Shelton Fight Choreography by: Andrew Trygstad Stage Manager: Bre Sakalis Technical Director/Master Carpenters: Timothy Lieb, Jeff Schmela Costume Designer: Kathleen Musselman Lighting Designer: Tyler Dawson Production Manager: Sam Dempsey Produced by: Nicole Grueneberg and Matt Whalen 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 lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the 'American' Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. THE CAST Tony......Brian A. Cummins Maria.....Amelia Chavez Riff......John H. Trygstad Bernardo......Henry Cartaya Anita......Ericka Grace Pugliese The Jets Action/Dance Captain...Joseph M. Fatigante A-Rab...Patrick Doorhy Baby John...Gabriel Bell Snowboy/Riff (u/s)...Zach Ulmer Big Deal/Tony (u/s)... Luke Brock Graziella...Kaitlin Taylor Velma..Sarah Hunt Minnie...Lia Mulcahy Clarice...Lexi Grueneberg Pauline...Jenna Cima Anybodys...Caspian Colbert The Sharks Chino/Bernardo (u/s)...Preetish Chakraborty Pepe..Nikki Harris Indio...Aiden Torres Anxious...Zachary C. Bulatek Rosalia...Amanda Cima Consuela...Gabriella Longo Francisca...Erin Love Estella/Maria (u/s)...Jamie Kwon The Adults Doc...Reed Pence Schrank/Gladhand...Rod Kelly Krupke...Rick Love Location: Naperville Central High School 440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL Door 24 -890 Seat Auditorium -General Admission Seating -Doors Open 30 minutes Prior to Show -Plenty of Free Parking -Walker & Wheelchair Accessible West Side Story Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.