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    West Side Story - The Musical

    What is the name of the leader of the Jets?West Side Story

      Riff. When the show opened, this role was played by Mickey Calin.

    What is the name of the leader of the Sharks?West Side Story

      Bernardo. When the show first opened, this role was played by Ken Le Roy.

    What importance does Anita have in this play?West Side Story

      She is Bernardo's girlfriend. Chita Rivera portrayed this role when the show opened.

    'West Side Story' has the same idea as one of Shakespeare's dramas. Which one?West Side Story

      Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet fall in love, but are not allowed to be together, as are Tony and Maria.

    What relationship do the Sharks have with the Jets, as groups?West Side Story

      They are enemies. If they weren't enemies, how else would Tony, Riff and Bernardo all die?

    Who died during the rumble?West Side Story

      Riff and Bernardo. Though Riff and Bernardo died during the rumble, Tony was shot later on in the play by Chino.

    Which famous actress played Maria when the show opened?West Side Story

      Carol Lawrence. Chita Rivera played Anita when the show opened, and Natalie Wood had the role for the movie version. Judy Garland was not involved at all.

    What does Maria want to with her dress for the dance?West Side Story

      'Make the neck lower'. Maria begs Anita to, 'Make the neck lower.' Then she pleads, 'Could we not dye it red at least?' The answer? 'Next year.'

    'You are lying, _______! You are lying!' Who is Maria screaming at?West Side Story

      Chino. But Chino wasn't lying. Bernardo was really dead.

    What is the name of the tomboy who wants to join the Jets?West Side Story

      Anybodys. When the show opened, Lee Becker had this role.

    When Anita says she is going to take a bubble bath, what kind did she say she was going to take?West Side Story

      Black Orchid. 'After a fight, that brother of yours is so healthy! Definitely: Black Orchid.'

    What is the name of the song Tony and Maria sing at their pretend wedding in the bridal shop?West Side Story

      One Hand, One Heart . 'Make of our vows one last vow. Even death won't part us now.'

    What does Maria call Tony?West Side Story

      Anton. 'Te adoro Anton.' = 'I love Tony.'

    How many times in the play does Maria say 'Te adoro, Anton.'?West Side Story

      Twice. She says it once on the fire escape, after singing 'Tonight,' and once when Tony is shot.

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