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December 01, 2021
Zach Schanne & Rebbekah Vega-Romero in Florida Rep’s “West Side Story.” JOE DAFELDECKER / FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE
Florida Repertory Theatre’s 2021-2022 Season continues with the modern American classic, “West Side Story.” Presented as a co-production with the education department’s conservatory program, the cast features longtime Florida Rep ensemble members, professional guest artists from New York and the theater’s 2021- 2022 professional acting interns.
Featuring a book by Arthur Laurents, a score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, “West Side Story” is a modern retelling of the “Romeo and Juliet” story. In this Broadway musical, the iconic music and dance transport the timeless story of star-crossed lovers to the backstreets of New York City in 1957. Tony and Maria are teenagers from opposing gangs who fall in love, but a deep rivalry threatens to keep them apart.
The musical runs through Dec. 15 in the Historic Arcade Theatre, 2268 Bay St., Fort Myers. Tickets start at $55 and are available online at www.FloridaRep.org or 239-332-4488. ¦
by ABC7 News
11:02AMEST,WedNovember24,2021
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It may be more than six decades old, but this classic take on Romeo and Juliet is anything but vintage.
“West Side Story,” now taking center stage at the Florida Repertory Theatre, is arguably the most ambitious show the theater company has ever staged.
For many of the performers, this production is a special one — it’s the first time setting foot on stage since the start of the pandemic.
BEHIND THE SCENES: WEST SIDE STORY AT FLORIDA REP
“Devastating is the only word for it. We all lost jobs. Not just our theater jobs, but the jobs we take in between,” said Rebbekah Vega-Romero, who stars as star-crossed lover ‘Maria.’
“West Side Story” will be running from Nov. 23 to Dec. 15. as a co-production with the Education Department’s Conservatory Program. Click here for information on tickets.
