West Side Story
Musical - Revival
Minskoff Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 7, 1980
- Opening Date: February 14, 1980
- Closing Date: November 30, 1980
- Previews: 8
- Performances: 333
Book: Arthur Laurents
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Synopsis
West Side Story transposes Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the gang-ridden streets of 1950s Manhattan, dominated by the Sharks and the Jets. Two teens from the bitter-enemy gangs meet and fall in love at a fateful gym dance.
Opening Night Cast
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Debbie Allen | Anita |
| Josie de Guzman | Maria | |
| Ken Marshall | Tony |
Opening Night Production Credits
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Arthur Laurents | Book |
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Leonard Bernstein | Music |
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Stephen Sondheim | Lyrics |
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Jerome Robbins | Director |
| Gerald Freedman | Book Co-Director | |
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Jerome Robbins | Choreographer |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Debbie Allen | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Josie de Guzman | Nominee |
| 1980 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Debbie Allen | Nominee |
| 1980 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee |
