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The Cast of the 2022-2024 International World Tour of West Side Story Tickets

About The Cast of the 2022-2024 International World Tour of West Side Story

The voices of the current international tour of the Broadway classic West Side Story are elated to return to NYC to perform at 54 Below, after a year and a half of touring the world and playing at the most prestigious theaters!

Join us to witness the talents of these artists that go beyond what’s normally presented on the stage. They will be performing a mix of genres including Mexican folk, pop, rock, country, musical theater, and more!

You won’t want to miss out on this magical evening where representation, culture, and hope come together to create an unforgettable show that will ease your mind and fill your heart. This is exactly the kind of soul food we are all craving right now! Produced by Majo Rivero and Gerardo Esparza. Music directed by Geraldine Anello, and featuring musicians Laura Masferrer and Antonio Mandosi.

May 28th, 2024

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The Cast of the 2022-2024 International World Tour of West Side Story

May 28, 2024.

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information,  click here .

The voices of the current international tour of the Broadway classic West Side Story are elated to return to NYC to perform at 54 Below, after a year and a half of touring the world and playing at the most prestigious theaters!

Join us to witness the talents of these artists that go beyond what’s normally presented on the stage. They will be performing a mix of genres including Mexican folk, pop, rock, country, musical theater, and more!

You won’t want to miss out on this magical evening where representation, culture, and hope come together to create an unforgettable show that will ease your mind and fill your heart. This is exactly the kind of soul food we are all craving right now! Produced by Majo Rivero and Gerardo Esparza . Music directed by Geraldine Anello , and featuring musicians Laura Masferrer and Antonio Mandosi .

Accompanied by Nick Wilders .

Christopher Alvarado (Chino u/s Bernardo in WSS intl. tour, On Your Feet! at Paper Mill Playhouse) Deanna Cudjoe (Consuelo u/s Anita in  WSS  intl. tour) Gerardo Esparza (Nibbles u/s Chino in  WSS  intl. tour, The Scarecrow in El Otro Oz tour) Taylor Harley (Riff in  WSS  intl. tour, Peter Pan in  Peter Pan  national tour) Gigi Hausman (Anybodys in  WSS  intl. tour, world premiere of His Story the Musical ) Sonya Hernandez (Swing u/s Maria in  WSS  intl. tour, Off Broadway’s The Magic Box ) Milan Magaña  ( Anita in WSS intl. tour, Mean Girls national tour) Majo Rivero (Francisca u/s Anita/Rosalia/Consuelo in  WSS  intl. tour, The Madison Theater’s In The Heights ) Melanie Sierra (Maria in  WSS  intl. tour, Bartlett Sher’s Rigoletto at The Met) Gabi Simmons (Swing in  WSS  intl. tour, The Freefall Theater’s Peter Pan ) Michel Vasquez (Rosalia u/s Maria in  WSS  intl. tour) Marek Zurowski ( Diesel u/s Tony in  WSS  intl. tour, The Phantom of the Opera world tour) and special guest star  Gabriela Garcia  (Nina  In the Heights  West End, Maria in  WSS  at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester)

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Christopher Alvarado

Deanna Cudjoe

Gerardo Esparza

Taylor Harley

Gigi Hausman

Sonya Hernandez

Milan Magaña

Majo Rivero

Melanie Sierra

Gabi Simmons

Michel Vasquez

Marek Zurowski

Gabriela Garcia

Special guest.

Geraldine Anello

Music director.

Antonio Mandosi

Laura Masferrer

Nick Wilders

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The Cast of the 2022-2024 International World Tour of West Side Story Tickets

About The Cast of the 2022-2024 International World Tour of West Side Story

The voices of the current international tour of the Broadway classic West Side Story are elated to return to NYC to perform at 54 Below, after a year and a half of touring the world and playing at the most prestigious theaters!

Join us to witness the talents of these artists that go beyond what’s normally presented on the stage. They will be performing a mix of genres including Mexican folk, pop, rock, country, musical theater, and more!

You won’t want to miss out on this magical evening where representation, culture, and hope come together to create an unforgettable show that will ease your mind and fill your heart. This is exactly the kind of soul food we are all craving right now! Produced by Majo Rivero and Gerardo Esparza. Music directed by Geraldine Anello, and featuring musicians Laura Masferrer and Antonio Mandosi.

May 28th, 2024

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WATCH: Inside the “West Side Story” International Tour

West Side Story opened on Broadway in 1957. Sixty years later, it still lives on— vibrant and relevant as the day it opened.

In two months, Manila will be its next stop and Filipino audiences will be able to watch an all-American cast singing through Stephen Sondheim ’s iconic lyrics, Leonard Bernstein ’s memorable music, and even Jerome Robbins’ seminal choreography.

The musical has been performed in 100 cities in 20 countries in 4 continents. This current tour has been everywhere from Zurich and Dublin to Istanbul and Hong Kong. After Manila, it will go on to Bangkok and France, among other countries.

It’s a large, 11-ton production, 5 of which are used for sets as well as around 50 costumes for 32 cast members. What you will see on stage is only part of the big West Side Story machine.

Each show will feature 21 musicians, conducted by musical director Donald Chan , who has conducted the show over 3,000 times. As for the dances, Robbins’ original choreography will be presented under tour choreographer Joey McKneely who learned directly from Robbins, as a West Side Story dancer himself.

Featuring an all-American cast who auditioned last March 2016 on Broadway, the current international tour stars Kevin Hack as Tony, Jenna Burns as Maria, Keely Beirne as Anita, Lance Hayes as Riff, and Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva as Bernardo.

(READ: ‘West Side Story’ Cast Announced )

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Friday, May 27, 2022

West Side Story - International Tour

The upcoming touring production of West Side Story and The Casting Collaborative (with Jason Styres & Richard Glover) are seeking submissions for singers and dancers for an international tour, playing major cities worldwide, including Vienna, Zurich, Bangkok, Paris, Tokyo and more! 

To submit for consideration, please visit the online form at the link below. You will be asked to send in your picture, resume, and other information. Further details are included on the online submission form!

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PROJECT INFO:

Producer: Mehr-BB Entertainment GmbH https://www.bb-promotion.com/

Producer: Ralf Kokemüller

Executive Producer: Martin Flohr

Book: Arthur Laurents

Music: Leonard Bernstein

Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim

Concept: Jerome Robbins

Director: Lonny Price

Original Choreo. Set By/Additional Choreo.: Julio Monge

Musical Director: Anthony Barnhill

General Manager: Sundance Productions Inc.

NYC Casting Dir.: Jason Styres / The Casting Collaborative

Casting Assoc.: Richard Glover / The Casting Collaborative

Rehearsal: 10/31/2022 (Germany) Preview: 12/8/2022 (Duisberg, Germany) 1st Public Perf.: 12/14/2022 Opening: 12/16/2022 (Munich, Germany) Closing: 12/31/2023 Possible Extension: 7/31/2024

The Casting Collaborative New York, NY

For more information: Richard Glover [email protected]

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Lonny Price Directed WEST SIDE STORY World Tour To Launch December 2022

The production has been touring the world since 2003.

BroadwayWorld has learned that the West Side Story world tour will resume performances later this year, under the direction of Lonny Price - touring Germany and Austria before continuing to other countries.

This touring production - which will feature Jerome Robbins ' original choreography - has been delighting audiences all over the world since 2003. It has been seen by more than three million people in 28 countries on three continents, including at the Sydney Opera House, Dubai Opera, the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the Semperoper in Dresden and London's Sadler's Wells.

"West Side Story has endured for so many decades because it speaks to what is human in each of us - the power of love." said Director Lonny Price , who not only shared a close bond with Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim ; he has been inspired by the magic of this masterpiece since early childhood.

Now the Broadway luminary, who shaped American theatre and film for more than 40 years (including directing Sweeney Todd with Emma Thompson , Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close and several episode of the TV series Desperate Housewives, as well as playing the role of Neil Kellerman in the cult classic Dirty Dancing), brings a fresh perspective to the classic musical: "I want the next generation of theatregoers to fall in love with this piece, identify with the characters on stage and realise that there is so much more that unites rather than divides us - despite our cultural differences."

For this new production, which will delight West Side Story-superfans and first-time audiences alike, Lonny Price is working with a creative team that combines extensive experience of Broadway and West End productions, adding to its international appeal.

Choreographer Julio Monge recreates the stunning dance scenes in all their authenticity, bringing them to the stage with new energy. A former student of Jerome Robbins , he is one of only five people in the world who are authorized to stage his original choreography. With Anna Louizos , Price has one of America's most well-known and creative stage designers at his side.

Musical director Anthony Barnhill accompanied West Side Story on its previous tour to renowned venues all over the world. He conducts the large orchestra that will accompany the fresh young cast of performers who are to be cast in New York.

West Side Story World Tour Dates

14.12.2022 - 08.01.2023 - Munich, Deutsches Theater (Opens on 16th of December) 10.01.2023 - 15.01.2023 - Essen, Grugahalle 17.01.2023 - 29.01.2023 - Zurich, Theater 11 31.01.2023 - 05.02.2023 - Vienna, Stadthalle, Halle F 07.02.2023 - 12.02.2023 - Baden-Baden, Festspielhaus 14.02.2023 - 19.02.2023 - Leipzig, Oper 21.02.2023 - 05.03.2023 - Lausanne, Théâtre de Beaulieu 15.03.2023 - 19.03.2023 - Bremen, Metropol Theater 21.03.2023 - 26.03.2023 - Düsseldorf, Capitol Theater 04.04.2023 - 16.04.2023 - Frankfurt, Alte Oper

The tour will continue abroad in the summer of 2023.

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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.

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Highlighting the talents of a young ensemble cast, West Side Story has found popularity in schools as well as professional theatres throughout the world. Its exciting, sophisticated score by Leonard Bernstein is often considered Broadway's finest, its songs a part of the nation's musical heritage. As originally staged by the legendary Jerome Robbins, the show is an impressive showcase for accomplished dancers (a guide featuring the original choreography is available for rental). And, with a reduced orchestration and transpositions on demand, this masterpiece is easier to mount than ever before!

The classic lives on in the film remake directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Ariana DeBose in her Oscar-winning performance!

Concert Selections for West Side Story

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

20 Piano-Conductor Scores, 1 Accordion, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Horns, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Reed I (Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed II (Oboe), 1 Reed III (Clarinet, Optional Flute), 1 Reed IV (Clarinet, Optional Flute), 1 Reed V (Bassoon)

2 Keyboard 1/Conductor, 10 PV, 4 Reed(Clarinet, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Sax)Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar 1(Archtop), Guitar 2(Solid Body Electric), Keyboard 2 (synth.), Keyboard 3(synth.), 2 Percussion, Violin(6), Bass(3)

5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 1 Drum, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 1 Keyboard1,1 Keyboard2, 6 Piano Conductor Scores, 2 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3,1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3

1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Vocal Score, 3 Chorus books

(1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) FLUTE (+Piccolo); (1x) CLARINET; (1x) BASSOON; (2x) HORNS 1 & 2; (1x) TRUMPET IN C; (1x) ALT. TRUMPET IN Bb; (1x) PIANO; (1x) SYNTHESIZER; (5x) PERCUSSION: Trap Set, Triangle, Temple Block, Concert Bass Drum; (17x) VIOLINS; (7x) VIOLAS; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

1 Flute, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet in Bb, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor

1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Clarinet 2(in B), 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1(in Bb), 1 Tuba, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Horn 1(in F), 1 Horn 2(in F), 1 Horn 3(in F), 1 Horn 4(in F), 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Narrator, 1 Fullscore

Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Woodwind 1: Flute, Piccolo; (1x) Woodwind 2: Oboe; (1x) Woodwind 3: Clarinet; (2x) Woodwind 4: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet; (1x) Woodwind 5: Bassoon; (1x) Horn; (2x) Trumpets; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Trombone 3; (3x) Percussion: Small Triangle, Bell Tree, Tambourine, Timpani, Gran Casa, Cymbal; (1x) Organ; (1x) Harp; (17x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

1 Bass, 2 Guitars, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 20 Piano-Conductor Score, 1 Full Score

Reed 1 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 3 (Piccolo, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 3 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, Drums, Percussion, Bass. Your rental set will also include 3 Piano-Conductor Scores.

(1x) FULL SCORE; (3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (2x) REED 1: Clarinet, Piccolo; (2x) REED 2: Oboe, Clarinet; (1x) REED 3: Clarinet; (3x) REED 4: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) HORN 1; (1x) HORN 2; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) TUBA; (1x) PERCUSSION 1: Suspended Cymbal 1, Suspended Cymbal 2, Suspended Cymbal 3, Triangle, Crash Cymbal; (1x) PERCUSSION 2: Timpani; (1x) PERCUSSION 3: Vibraphone, Mark Tree, Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal, Gong, Chimes; (1x) PIANO; (1x) GUITAR: Acoustic; (8x) VIOLIN 1; (8x) VIOLIN 2; (7x) VIOLA; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

2 Piano Conductor Scores, 1 Full Score, 2 Guitar 1 (Acoustic, Mandolin), 1 Guitar 2 (Acoustic), 5 Bass, 3 Percussion (Timpani, Vibraphone, Crotales, Chime, Suspended Cymbal), 17 Violin 1/Violin 2, 7 Violin 3 (Viola)/Viola, 6 Violincello

1 Flute, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Accordion, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 1 Vibes, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books

• ANOTHER NIGHT First Performance Fee: $0 Each Additional Performance: $0

(1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (1x) Flute; (1x) Clarinet; (1x) Bassoon; (2x) Horns 1&2; (1x) Trumpet in C (TACET); (1x) Alt. Trumpet in Bb (TACET); (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (3x) Percussion: Bells, Crotales; (17x) Violins; (7x) Violas; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

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Ivo van Hove’s thrilling take on a musical theater masterpiece.

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The most exciting musical theater masterpiece of the 20th century. The most visionary theatrical talents of the 21st century. Is there any wonder it’s “the most eagerly-awaited production of the new season”? ( NY Post ) When four theatrical giants — Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim — created West Side Story , it was immediately hailed as an "indisputable, boundary-busting masterpiece” ( The New York Times ) that “explodes every imaginable idea of what a musical can be” ( New York Magazine ). Now, three of the most daring theater-makers of our time — director Ivo van Hove ( A View From the Bridge and The Crucible ), choreographer Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, and designer and frequent Van Hove collaborator Jan Versweyveld — offer a radical, thrilling new interpretation of this iconic work, with extraordinary dancing, breathtaking vision, and 33 young, brilliantly gifted performers all making their Broadway debuts. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a landmark in musical theater history as if for the very first time.

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Isaac Powell is best known for his role as Daniel in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of  Once On This Island , a role he earned two months after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Powell is a Grammy Award nominee for his work on the  Once On This Island  cast album and was also seen in last season’s reboot of Murphy Brown  on CBS.

Shereen Pimentel is currently a recipient of a Kovner Fellowship at The Juilliard School. Theater: Young Nala in  The Lion King  (Broadway);  Road Show  (Encores! Off-Center );  Rapunzel in  Into the Woods  (Juilliard).

Dharon E. Jones is a Brooklyn native making his Broadway debut in  West Side Story . Theater: first site-specific  Little Shop of Horrors . Television: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt . Film:  Champions, Saturday Church . Student at Ithaca College.

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.

Amar Ramasar was born in the Bronx, New York, and began his studies at the School of American Ballet. Ramasar became an apprentice with the New York City Ballet in 2000 and joined the Company as a member of the Corps de Ballet in 2001. He was promoted to Soloist in 2006 and Principal Dancer in 2009. Ramasar was featured in numerous works by George Balanchine including:  Agon, Divertimento No. 15, Swan Lake, The Four Temperaments,  and  The Nutcracker.   He was also prominently featured in works choreographed by Benjamin Millepied, Jerome Robbins, and Christopher Wheeldon. In addition, he originated several roles in works by Mauro Bigonzetti, Wayne McGregor, Justin Peck, and Alexei Ratmansky, among others. Ramasar is a Principal Guest Artist with the Teatro dell Opera di Roma and a Principal Guest Artist with Ballet Next. He is also a faculty member of the New York City Musical Theater Summer Intensive of The Joffrey Ballet School. In 2018, Ramasar played Jigger Craigin in the Broadway revival of  Carousel . He was the recipient of the Bessie Award for Outstanding Performer in 2015 and a Mae L. Wien Award in 2000. 

Ahmad Simmons is a performing artist, theater maker, choreographer, and producer. Broadway:  West Side Story, Hadestown  (OBC),  Carousel, Cats . Off-Broadway:  Illinoise, Only Gold . Film:  Maestro, Better Nate Than Ever . TV: Co-starred as Ben Vereen in Fosse/Verdon, Dirty Dancing . Tour:  Hamilton  (Dance Supervisor). BFA: Point Park University. Co-Founder of Arterial Projects. Deep love and gratitude to my incredible village of supporters and believers.

Elijah A. Carter is a native of New Jersey. International tour:  Philadanco! The Philadelphia Dance Company.  Additional credits: Limon Dance Company, Roxey Ballet. He has worked with Camille A. Brown and Anthony Burrell. Education: New Jersey Performing Art Center, BFA, Montclair State University. Broadway Debut.

Broadway:  Camelot, Macbeth, West Side Story, To Kill a Mockingbird.  Off-Broadway:  The Low Road, Assassins, An Octoroon, The Flick, Pocatello, Patron Saint . Regional:  What the Constitution Means to Me, Court Life, Gnit . LCT3:  Verité . TV: When They See Us, The Blacklist, Orange is the New Black, Law & Order: SVU, Elementary , and Veep . Film:  White Noise.  

Broadway: West Side Story (Chino), Fiddler on the Roof (Bottle Dancer), Newsies (Sniper). First National Tour of Hamilton (Dance Captain/Swing). TV/Film: Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (Junior/Shark), Peter Pan Live (Twin Lost Boy), Newsies (Mike). Training: The Gold School (Dance), Deric Rosenblatt (Vocal), Brian Carter (Acting). Thanks and love to the creative team, CTG, Mom, Dad, Liana, Elisa, and David.

Kevin Csolak's past film credits include Rob Burnett’s  We Made This Movie  and Henry Alex Rubin’s  Disconnect . Broadway credits include  Mean Girls  and  How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  Television credits include a recurring role in HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” guest-starring on “Jessica Jones,” “The MICK,” “KC Undercover,” “Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street,” and “Blue Bloods.” Csolak performed with Justin Timberlake in the 2018 Super Bowl LII Halftime Show and with Hayley Kiyoko at the MTV Video Music Awards. He was also featured in Amy Schumer’s viral and Emmy Award- winning music video, “Girl You Don’t Need Make-Up” on Comedy Central’s “Inside Amy Schumer . ” Additional credits include  Cirque Du Soleil’s Wintuk  (World Premiere),  The Prom  (lab), and  The Burnt Part Boys  (lab). Film: Steven Spielberg’s  West Side Story .

Matthew Johnson was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and recently completed his freshman year as a dance major at The Juilliard School. Johnson is making his Broadway debut with  West Side Story . Prior to Juilliard, Johnson attended Edward R. Murrow High School as a theater major. In 2013, he performed at the Broadway Beacon Awards, and during this time he performed with the Boys & Girls Choir of Harlem. He has had the privilege to perform with them at events such as Superbowl XLVIII’s Superbowl Boulevard. Johnson also attended the Alvin Ailey School Professional Division Summer Intensives and the Hubbard Street Pre- Professional Repertoire Intensive.

Zuri Noelle Ford was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, and began her dance training at DeKalb School of the Arts. She went on to pursue a BFA at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she had the opportunity to work with numerous notable choreographers. Upon graduating, Ford went on to freelance with various artists in the NYC area and is making her on-screen debut as an ensemble dancer in the feature film  In The Heights. West Side Story  marks her Broadway debut.

Daniel Oreskes recently played the role of Hirschfeld/Peres in the Tony Award-winning  Oslo  at Lincoln Center. Other Broadway credits include  Billy Elliot: The Musical, The Miracle Worker, Aida, Electra,  and  The Song of Jacob Zulu . Off-Broadway credits include Taylor Mac’s  Hir  (Playwrights Horizons);  The Revisionist  with Vanessa Redgrave and Jesse Eisenberg (Cherry Lane Theatre);  Russian Transport, Happy Talk  with Susan Sarandon (The New Group);  Quills  (New York Theatre Workshop); and  Twenty-Seventh Man  (The Public Theater). Film credits include  The Thomas Crown Affair  and  The Devil’s Advocate.  Television credits include The Sopranos, Rescue Me, Show Me A Hero, Madam Secretary, Blue Bloods, Law and Order, The Deuce  and many others.

Pippa Pearthree ahs been seen on Broadway in  Tuck Everlasting; Noises Off; You Can’t Take It With You; Boeing, Boeing; The History Boys; Titanic; Whose Life is it Anyway? . Off-Broadway: A.R. Gurney’s  The Dining Room, American Days, The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs, The Miss Firecracker Contest, Aunt Dan and Lemon . Television: Law and Order, The Good Fight, House of Cards, Buffalo Bill . Film:  Mrs. Soffel,  John Carpenter’s  Village of the Damned, The Hurricane, The Seagull .

West Side Story  is Mr. Ryan’s fifth production with Ivo van Hove, following  The Crucible  (Broadway);  A View From The Bridge  (Ahmanson/Kennedy Center);  The Little Foxes;  and  The Misanthrope  (NYTW). He has also appeared on Broadway in  The Nap  and  In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play . Recent Off-Broadway credits include  Dance Nation, The Amateurs, Measure For Measure, 10 Out Of 12,  and many others. His film credits include  The Plagiarist, Burn Country, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind  and the title role in Hal Hartley’s  Henry Fool  trilogy. He has received a Calloway Award, two Drama Desk Awards, and Drama League and Gemini Award nominations.

Alexander Gemignani is an actor, music director, composer/lyricist, and artistic director. His Broadway credits include Violet, Chicago, Les Misérables (Drama League Award nomination), Sweeney Todd (Drama Desk Award nomination), Assassins (Theatre World Award) and Sunday in the Park With George . Select off-Broadway includes Road Show (Drama League nomination) and  Avenue Q . He's been seen on television on  Empire, Homeland, Chicago Fire and  The Good Wife . As a composer/lyricist, Gemignani is developing four new musicals and as a music director he is developing productions with The Public Theater and Roundabout Theatre Company. This fall, he begins his tenure as Artistic Director for the National Music Theater Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center.

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