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NorCal Academy of Performing Arts presents: West Side Story
Conception and Choreography by Jerome Robbins
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Original Broadway debut: 1957
Film adaptation: 1961
The story is set in the Upper West Side neighborhood in New York City in the mid-1950s, an ethnic, blue-collar neighborhood (in the early 1960s much of the neighborhood would be cleared in an urban renewal project for the Lincoln Center, changing the neighborhood's character). The musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The members of the Sharks, from Puerto Rico, are taunted by the Jets, a white gang.[4] The young protagonist, Tony, a former member of the Jets and best friend of the gang leader, Riff, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. The dark theme, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theatre. Bernstein's score for the musical includes "Something's Coming", "Maria", "America", "Somewhere", "Tonight", "Jet Song", "I Feel Pretty", "A Boy Like That", "One Hand, One Heart", "Gee, Officer Krupke", and "Cool".
This show will be presented with 2 casts.
Friday July 21st at 7pm (Cast A)
Saturday July 22nd at 2pm (Cast A)
Saturday July 22nd at 6pm (Cast B)
Sunday July 23rd at 3pm (Cast B)
Cast A features Kristen Capistrano as Maria and Josh Guevara as Tony with Tim Malate as Bernardo and Rochelle Segura as Anita.
Cast B features Isabel Leoni as Maria and Aayush Pagaria as Tony with PJ Gabat as Bernardo and Kalista Brand as Anita
Production Team and Staff:
Artistic Director: Leilani Amour
Music Director: Francis Salamanca
Orchestra Director: Henry Ramos
Vocal Coaches: Jonathan Campos and Katherine Sylvan
Choreographers: Anthony Cruz Legarda and Ednah Ledesma
Assistant Choreographers: Kalista Brand and Kristen Capistrano
Costume Designer/Wardrobe: Mildred Andal
Technical Director: Art Andal
Administration: Amelia Sablad
Executive Producer: Elvie Teodoro
Special thanks to the Sorci Family Foundation and our other benefactors for without your support this play would not have been possible.
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LocationSanta Clara Convention Center Theater (View)
5001 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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