West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic (2016): Cast

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of West Side Story, dancer Bruno Tonioli and broadcaster Suzy Klein explore the origins of this beloved musical. Through interviews with key figures like Stephen Sondheim, producer Hal Prince, and original cast members such as Chita Rivera, Carol Lawrence, and Rita Moreno, they reveal the stories behind the 1957 Broadway premiere. The program features performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and specially selected singers, illuminating how West Side Story addressed racial tensions and teenage gangs, revolutionizing musical theater.

• UM Director Ursula Macfarlane

• BT Bruno Tonioli as themselves
• SK Suzy Klein as themselves
• SS Stephen Sondheim as themselves
• HP Hal Prince as themselves

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