West Side Story
August 13-23, 2026
Thalian Hall Main Stage
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
WEST SIDE STORY is presented by arrangement with MTI Production
Cast
Tony: Jakob Gruntfest
Maria: Valery Rodriguez
Anita: Hadley Ayers
Bernardo: Henry “Q” Gregory
Chino: Mathis Turner
Riff: Liam O’Toole
Anybodys: Lexi Deffinbaugh
Doc: Jamey Stone
Glad Hand: Carson Sikorski
Lt. Schrank: Jake Taylor
Baby John: Harrison Garret
Jets
Cassandra McAlister
Zac Baker
Carli Batson-Berry
Kyle Brady
Adam Compton
Nathan Hardison
Tessa Hardison
Evan Smith
Perry Thompson
Giovanni Santoro
Allie Sharpe
Sharks
Sabina Martin
Jacob Davila
NoahAyden Grady
Anthony Hinrichs
Victoria Jackson
Harley Jacobs
Blake Mccall
Rachel Robinson
Rhon Saunders
Crew
Director: Suellen Yates
Choreographer & Artistic Director: Carson Hobbs
Music Director: Steve Field
Stage Manager: Mike Thompson
Costume Designer: Debbie Scheu
Set Designer: Troy Rudeseal & Joe Gallucci
Lighting Designer: Andrew Fisher
Sound Designer: Chris Dean
Properties Designer, Master of Arms, & Managing Director: Jason Aycock
Assistant Costume Designer: Dori Nason
Assistant Lighting Designer: Michael Kenneway
Audio Assistant: Neily Carroll
Video Promotions: Wallaby Film
Promotional Photography: Art Sublimina Photography
Production Photography: Art Sublimina Photography
Graphic Design & Marketing: Reagan James
Executive Producer: Coleman Cox
OHTC Executive Artistic Director: Justin Smith