Music Theater Works

MEET THE CAST

ELLIOTT HANSEN (he/him, Snowboy)

Fresh off the stage at Northwestern University, Elliott is making his Music Theater Works debut as "Snowboy!" When Elliott is not conquering classical texts or training at Steps on Broadway, he is a singer-songwriter. Welcome to the team, Elliott!

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✨ WEST SIDE STORY ✨
A timeless tale of love and rivalry, WEST SIDE STORY brings Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the streets of 1950s New York. Caught between the tensions of two warring gangs—the Jets and the Sharks—Tony and Maria find themselves drawn to each other despite the violence that surrounds them. Featuring iconic songs like "Tonight," "America," and "Somewhere," WEST SIDE STORY remains one of the most powerful and enduring musicals of all time.
Un relato atemporal de amor y rivalidad, WEST SIDE STORY traslada el Romeo y Julieta de Shakespeare a las calles del Nueva York de la década de 1950. Atrapados en las tensiones entre dos pandillas rivales —los Jets y los Sharks—, Tony y María se sienten irresistiblemente atraídos el uno por el otro a pesar de la violencia que los rodea. Con canciones icónicas como "Tonight," "America," y "Somewhere," WEST SIDE STORY sigue siendo uno de los musicales más poderosos y perdurables de todos los tiempos.
Todas las funciones incluyen sobretítulos en Español.

🎭 George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
📅 August 13–30, 2026
Book by Arthur Laurents
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Directed by Sasha Gerritson
Choreographed by Clayton Cross and Isa Ramirez
Assistant Choreographer: Alex Villaseñor
Music Directed by Linda Madonia
Spanish Translation by David Serrano

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.musictheaterworks.com/2026-season/west-side-story/

MEET THE CAST

STERLING FORD (he/him, Big Deal)

From the Jellicle Ball to the Upper West Side. Sterling is back for his second Music Theater Works production after debuting as "Macavity/Plato" in CATS. A classical ballet powerhouse who has danced everything from the "Sugar Plum Prince" to "Prince Eric," Sterling is bringing serious skill to the stage as "Big Deal."
IG: .Ford.Artist

✨ WEST SIDE STORY ✨
A timeless tale of love and rivalry, WEST SIDE STORY brings Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the streets of 1950s New York. Caught between the tensions of two warring gangs—the Jets and the Sharks—Tony and Maria find themselves drawn to each other despite the violence that surrounds them. Featuring iconic songs like "Tonight," "America," and "Somewhere," WEST SIDE STORY remains one of the most powerful and enduring musicals of all time.
Un relato atemporal de amor y rivalidad, WEST SIDE STORY traslada el Romeo y Julieta de Shakespeare a las calles del Nueva York de la década de 1950. Atrapados en las tensiones entre dos pandillas rivales —los Jets y los Sharks—, Tony y María se sienten irresistiblemente atraídos el uno por el otro a pesar de la violencia que los rodea. Con canciones icónicas como "Tonight," "America," y "Somewhere," WEST SIDE STORY sigue siendo uno de los musicales más poderosos y perdurables de todos los tiempos.
Todas las funciones incluyen sobretítulos en Español.

🎭 George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
📅 August 13–30, 2026
Book by Arthur Laurents
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Directed by Sasha Gerritson
Choreographed by Clayton Cross and Isa Ramirez
Assistant Choreographer: Alex Villaseñor
Music Directed by Linda Madonia
Spanish Translation by David Serrano

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.musictheaterworks.com/2026-season/west-side-story/

🎭 MEET THE CAST 🎭

Please welcome JENNY COUCH (she/her) as Velma in WEST SIDE STORY!

Jenny is thrilled to be back at Music Theater Works after appearing in ANNIE, GUYS AND DOLLS, MEL BROOKS' THE PRODUCERS, and PIPPIN. She has performed at theaters throughout the Chicago area and is excited to bring Velma to life in this iconic musical. When she's not on stage, Jenny enjoys sewing her own clothes, hosting dinner parties, and exploring the city on foot.

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✨ WEST SIDE STORY ✨
A timeless tale of love and rivalry, WEST SIDE STORY brings Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET to the streets of 1950s New York. Caught between the tensions of two rival gangs—the Jets and the Sharks—Tony and Maria find themselves drawn to one another despite the violence that surrounds them. Featuring iconic songs like "Tonight," "America," and "Somewhere," WEST SIDE STORY remains one of the most powerful and enduring musicals of all time.

🎭 The George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
📅 August 13–30, 2026

Book by Arthur Laurents
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Directed by Sasha Gerritson
Choreographed by Clayton Cross and Isa Ramirez
Assistant Choreographer Alex Villaseñor
Music Directed by Linda Madonia
Spanish Translation by David Serrano

🇪🇸 Todas las funciones incluyen sobretítulos en Español.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.musictheaterworks.com/2026-season/west-side-story/

MEET THE CAST

NATHANIEL URIE (he/him, A-Rab)

Nathaniel fell in love with performing at age 10, and it brought him all the way to classical training at the Olympic Ballet School and a dance degree from the University of Arizona. Fresh off his season with the Chicago Repertory Ballet, Nathaniel is making his professional musical theater debut as "A-Rab."

IG: .Urie

✨ WEST SIDE STORY ✨
A timeless tale of love and rivalry, WEST SIDE STORY brings Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the streets of 1950s New York. Caught between the tensions of two warring gangs—the Jets and the Sharks—Tony and Maria find themselves drawn to each other despite the violence that surrounds them. Featuring iconic songs like "Tonight," "America," and "Somewhere," WEST SIDE STORY remains one of the most powerful and enduring musicals of all time.
Un relato atemporal de amor y rivalidad, WEST SIDE STORY traslada el Romeo y Julieta de Shakespeare a las calles del Nueva York de la década de 1950. Atrapados en las tensiones entre dos pandillas rivales —los Jets y los Sharks—, Tony y María se sienten irresistiblemente atraídos el uno por el otro a pesar de la violencia que los rodea. Con canciones icónicas como "Tonight," "America," y "Somewhere," WEST SIDE STORY sigue siendo uno de los musicales más poderosos y perdurables de todos los tiempos.
Todas las funciones incluyen sobretítulos en Español.

🎭 George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
📅 August 13–30, 2026
Book by Arthur Laurents
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Directed by Sasha Gerritson
Choreographed by Clayton Cross and Isa Ramirez
Assistant Choreographer: Alex Villaseñor
Music Directed by Linda Madonia
Spanish Translation by David Serrano

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.musictheaterworks.com/2026-season/west-side-story/