She was cast as Velma, a rich girl who falls for Riff (Michael Callin), in West Side Story, which premiered in September 1957 at the Winter Garden Theatre with direction and choreography from Jerome ...

West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against ... Arthur Laurents crafted the book, or script, breathing more ...

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.

a rich girl who falls for Riff (Michael Callin), in West Side Story, which premiered in September 1957 at the Winter Garden Theatre with direction and choreography from Jerome Robbins and a book ...