Braodway
Palm West Dinner Theatre
Presents West Side StoryMark S.P. Turvin
mspt@goldfishpublishers.com
Received 9/8/03
Braodway
Palm West Dinner Theatre
Presents West Side StoryOne of the greatest loves stories springs to life in the explosive and unforgettable West Side Story. Based on the ever-popular classic, Shakespeareâs Romeo and Juliet, this show plays October 2 - November 8, 2003 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
Featuring an electrifying score and brilliant dancing, this contemporary adaptation is set in the slums of Manhattanâs West Side, where a fierce feud has developed between two youthful gangs, the Sharks and the Jets. In the midst of the rivalry, the American-born Tony and the Puerto Rican Maria fall in love. They struggle to keep their romance alive amid the hatred and mistrust that surrounds them as the gangs vie for territory and power. The final resolution happens only when tragedy finally brings the two gangs together.
M. Seth Reines will direct this production of West Side Story. Millie Garvey returns to the Broadway Palm to choreograph. Millieâs work was seen during the premiere seasonâs production of Evita.
Michael C. Marcotte will play the role of Tony. Michael just finished the National Tour of South Pacific, prior to the tour he performed in a run of Ragtime at Seaside Music Theater. Newcomer Lauren Gruet will play Maria. Lauren has appeared on Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Law & Order and Ed. Seth Wyatt Kinney returns to the Broadway Palm stage in the role of Bernardo. Seth was seen previously in Mesa as Migaldi in Evita. Danielle Plisz, who is currently on the Broadway Palm stage in Honk! will play the role of Anita and Patrick DuLaney returns to the Broadway Palm stage as Officer Krupke.
The complete cast is as follows: THE JETS: Michael Marcotte as Tony, Joe Schenck as Riff, Anthony Giorgio as A-rab, Stephen Erek as Action, Dominic Sheahan-Stahl as Iceman, Philip Groft as Baby John, Molly Lajoie as Velma, Heather Scarbor as Graziella, Holly Moran as Clarice, Deanna Lucky as Minnie and Shauna Reiser as Anybodyâs. THE SHARKS: Seth Kinney as Bernardo, Jayar Garcia as Chino, Mark Alabanza as Indio, Alan Plado as Pepe, Ryan Reilly as Toro, Lauren Gruet as Maria, Danielle Plisz as Anita, Sara Ramos as Consuela, Amy Rose Lerma as Rosalita and Nicole Bacerra as Terisita. THE ADULTS: Mark Hudson as Doc, Patrick DuLaney as Officer Krupke and Jackson Fisher as Shrank.
Also returning to the Broadway Palm will be set designer Chris Peters, who recently wowed audiences with her set designs for Honk! and Footloose. Lighting designer, Russell Thompson, and costume designer, Maureen Smith will once again work their magic on the Broadway Palm stage.
West Side Story is a powerful and exciting musical that has touched many lives from the time it premiered on Broadway and then in film. It will be live on stage from October 2 - November 8 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Performances are Tuesday ö Saturday evenings with selected Matinees and Sunday Twilight performances. Dinner and Show tickets are just $39 - $45 and show only tickets are just $22.00 Come join the ruMble at the Broadway Palm this fall. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday evenings with selected matinees and Sunday twilight performances. For show information or reservations, call 480-325-6700, visit the website about www.broadwaypalmwest.com or stop by the box office at 5247 E. Brown Rd. Mesa, AZ 85205.