West Side Story cast announcement

We finally have a full casting confirmation for the new Broadway production of West Side Story! The role of 'Maria' will be played by Argentinian actress Josefina Scaglione. The musical will also feature Matt Cavenaugh from A Catered Affair as ''Tony,' Karen Olivo from In The Heights as 'Anita,' Cody Green from Movin' Out as 'Riff,' and George Akram from the Farrelly Brothers comedy Stuck On You as 'Bernardo.'

Besides the already-known direction of author and Tony Award-winner Arthur Laurents, the musical will also feature Steve Bassett as "Lt. Schrank," Kyle Brenn as "Boy Soprano," Joshua Buscher as "Diesel," Mike Cannon as "Snowboy," Kyle Coffman as "A-Rab," Joey Haro as "Chino," Eric Hatch as "Big Deal," Curtis Holbrook as "Action," Michael Mastro as "Glad Hand" Danielle Polanco as "Consuela," Jennifer Sanchez as "Rosalia," Lee Sellars as "Krupke," Tro Shaw as "Anybodys," Ryan Steele as "Baby John," Greg Vinkler as "Doc" along with Madeline Cintron, Lindsay Dunn, Matthew Hydzik, Marina Lazzaretto, Chase Madigan, Kaitlin Mesh, Pamela Otterson, Sam Rogers and Amy Ryerson as "The Jets" and Isaac Calpito, Haley Carlucci, Peter John Chursin, Yurel Echezaretta, Manuel Herrera, Yanira Marin, Mileyka Mateo, Kat Nejat, Christian Elan Ortez, Michael Rosen, Manuel Santos, Michaeljon Slinger and Tanairi Sade Vazquez as "The Sharks." Previews begin February 23rd. Get your tickets right here right now.

Tags:   Broadway, cody green, george akram, josefina scaglione, karen olivo, matt cavenaugh, musical, revival, west side story

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Posted on 10/31/2008 ( Permanent Link )
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