“I ain’t a girl!!” he shouts, fighting back when the Jets try to demean him. Despite internal racism and misogyny, the 1961 “West Side Story” displayed both ambitious technique and ...

A look at the iconic Jet Song lyrics from West Side Story, its musical structure, Tucker Smith's performance, and the song's ...

“West Side Story” will run at the M.P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium from April 4-6. There will be evening shows at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and an encore matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunda ...

Upper West Side, 1957. Against the backdrop of the decaying tenements in the San Juan Hill neighbourhood and the constant threat of the wrecking ball, two warring gangs--tough Riff's Jets and ...

D'Andrea's most celebrated role was as Velma, a member of the Jets, in the original 1957 Broadway production of "West Side Story." She also understudied the role of Anybodys during the production.

Actress Carole D’Andrea, who played Velma in West Side Story, died at 87 from heart failure ... portraying the famous Jet girl who falls for Riff. In 1961 she reprised the role in the movie ...

West Side Story comes to the Alhambra Theatre ... love story of Tony and Maria amid the fierce rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks in 1950s New York City. With celebrated songs like "Tonight ...

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed the Jet girl Velma in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and then in the classic 1961 film, has died.