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CITY SPRINGS THEATRE PRESENTS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL WEST SIDE STORY

Get Ready to Rumble with Broadway’s Ground-breaking Musical July 8-24

July 11, 2022

City Springs Theatre Company, Atlanta’s home for professional musical theatre, presents the ground-breaking, Broadway musical masterpiece West Side Story.

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story rumbled onto Broadway in 1957 with its  boundary-busting choreography by Jerome Robbins and symphony-style music by Leonard  Bernstein. The score, which features lyrics by then-newcomer Stephen Sondheim, are widely regarded  by many as the best ever written for the stage. 

The classic story, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, is transported to 1950s 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. West Side Story features timeless songs such as "Maria," “Tonight,” “Something’s Coming,” and “I Feel Pretty.” West Side  Story is certain to move, charm, and captivate audiences old and new. 

The original 1957 Broadway production ran for 732 performances before going on tour. The production was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. A 1961 musical film adaptation was nominated for eleven Academy Awards and won ten, including Best Picture.

West Side Story at City Springs Theatre Company stars Ben Jacoby as Tony (Broadway: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Waldemar Quiñones-Villanueva as Bernardo (Broadway: West Side Story), and Orianna Hilliard as Anita (Broadway: Aladdin, City Springs Theatre Company: A Chorus Line), and featuring newcomer Emma Heistand as Maria. 

Featuring Steve Hudson as Doc, Bart Hansard as Officer Krupke, Ethan Zeph as Riff, Danny Iktomi Bevins as Chino, JD Myers as Glad Hand, Bob Adams as Lt. Schrank, Annalese Starzec as Anybodys, Craig Donnelly as Action, Eric Michael Escoe as Baby John, Lukas DeLancey as Snowboy, Nick Walker Jones as A-Rab, Sammy Fossum as Diesel, Monica Garcia Bradley as Consuelo, Estef Martín as Rosalia, Teresa Jade as Francisca, Ruby Calamia as Graziella, and Mallory Nolting as Velma. 

Also in the cast are Jeleesa Levy, Lauryn Adams, Eugene Bois, Jordan Garcia, Willis Hao, Zion  Newton, Deanna Sloan, Emily Hart Herbert, Nicole Lewandowski, and Ryley Perry. 

The creative team includes Daniel Kutner (Director), Cindy Mora Reiser (Choreographer), Miles Plant (Music Director), Robert Andrew Kovach (Scenic Designer), Jeffrey Meek (Costume Designer), Scott  Daniel (Wig Designer), Dalton Hamilton (Lighting Designer), Mike Tracey (Sound Designer), and Ryan  Belock (Projection Designer). Production Stage Managed by Daniel LeMein

Performance Schedule:
Friday, July 8 | 8:00pm
Saturday, July 9 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Sunday, July 10 | 8:00pm
Thursday, July 14 | 8:00pm
Friday, July 15 | 8:00pm
Saturday, July 16 | 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Sunday, July 17 | 2:00pm
Thursday, July 21 | 8:00pm
Friday, July 22 | 8:00pm
Saturday, July 23 | 8:00pm
Sunday, July 24 | 2:00pm 

Tickets:
$40-$120, with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and active and retired military personnel.
Purchase tickets HEREo r call 404-477-4365

Location:
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s Byers Theatre
1 Galambos  Way
Sandy Springs, GA  

More Information:
Call 404-477-4365 or visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com 
City Springs Theatre Company’s health and safety protocols can be found by visiting  www.CitySpringsTheatre.com/health 

About City Springs Theatre Company: 
City Springs Theatre Company is dedicated to entertaining,  educating, and enriching lives by creating world-class theatre experiences and innovative arts education  that drive cultural richness and economic vitality. Through Broadway-style musical theatre featuring regional and national artists, creating a broad range of arts education programs for the enrichment of the community, and providing entertaining and inspiring productions for diverse audiences, City Springs  Theatre Company establishes Sandy Springs as a growing cultural center. City Springs Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural organization. For more information, and to find out how you can get  involved, visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com