Tickets are now available for PCPA’s production of West Side Story, the Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents story about Maria and Tony, a Romeo-and-Juliet-styled couple fighting for their love in the face of racism and rival gangs.
West Side Story features guest artists Mindy Lym and Zachary Ford as Maria and Tony, George Walker as Bernardo, Kevin Kiler as Riff, Sarah Girard as Anita, and Billy Breed as Doc. PCPA’s production is directed and choreographed by resident artist Michael Jenkinson, with musical direction by Callum Morris, scenic design by DeAnne Kennedy, costume design by Jim Tanner, lighting design by Jen “Z” Zornow, and sound design by Matt Carpenter. Production stage manager is Christine Collins.
The original production in 1957 was directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins and was Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway debut. The Grammy-winning score includes “Something’s Coming,” “Maria,” “America,” “Somewhere,” “Tonight,” “I Feel Pretty,” “Jet Song,” and “Cool.”
West Side Story runs July 9 through 25 at the Marian Theatre and July 30 through Aug. 22 at the Solvang Festival Theatre. For tickets, call 922-8313 between 1 and 7 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, or buy single tickets for the current season online anytime at pcpa.org.
Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Shelly Cone. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Jun 24 – Jul 1, 2010.