West Side Story: Opera in the Crypt
About the Event
Leonard Bernstein's famous musical, 'West Side Story' transports the Shakespearean story of Romeo and Juliet into 20th century New York street gang life. Discover its thrilling rhythms and moving melodies in the unique atmosphere of the crypt under St. Peter's Church in Vienna.
Practical Information
The 'Opera in the Crypt' series is a unique form of presenting opera at its very essence. With piano accompaniment, talented singers in costumes perform the works in the exceptional, intimate atmosphere of the crypt under St. Peter's Church. Through the short distance between audience and musicians you can experience opera in a way you have never heard or seen it before.
Cast / Production
Musical direction: Ekaterina Nokkert
Production: Joel A. Wolcott
Choreography: Angelika Ratej
Production: Dorothee Stanglmayr
The Sharks:
Maria: Anete Liepina
Anita: Helena Sorokina
Rosalia: Mariana Garci‐Crespo
Bernardo: Gezim Berisha
Chino: Daniel Valero
Consuela: Leah Manning
Francisca: Magdalena Punz
The Jets:
Tony: Matthias Spielvogel
Riff: Christopher Michael Kelley
Action:Joel A. Wolcott
Jet‐Girl: Leah Manning
Velma: Magdalena Punz
Baby John: Ivan Beaufils
Officer Krupke:Florian Pejrimovsky
Doc: Dieter Michel Kschwendt‐Michel