West Side Story an Unbelievable Hit!
Fri, 02/08/2008 - 4:52pm — admin
Opening night at the theater, the butterflies are swirling, your nerves are a wreck and that's just the audience. I was very anxious to see one of my favorite musicals come to the Reagan High School Stage. Last night was fantastic. West Side Story was truly better than I could have imaged. The voice and performance of Maria, played by Reagan Junior, Stephanie Farugia, was spectacular. Tony ,the leader of the Jets, played by Michael Cusimano was engaging and believable. This lead couple appeared to be as comfortable on stage as if they had been performing together for years, not just a few weeks.
However, my standing ovation goes out to the wonderful theater and choral directors who selected this cast. Every part fit perfectly. I especially enjoyed Austin Johnson's portrayal of A-Rab who was animated, and energetic and captivated you everytime he was on stage. Congratulations, Ms. Robinson and Ms. Scurlock-Dillard for a wonderful production. Performances continue all weekend long. If you don't have your tickets yet, hurry, because this is a show you do not want to miss.
If you saw the musical, please add your comments below.
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Comments
They just get better and better!
As a season ticket holder for the past four years I have been amazed at how each production surpasses the one before. The production of West Side Story was out of this world and could appear on the stage of any professional theater! Michael Cusimano and Stephanie Farugia as Tony and Maria did an out standing job in their musical numbers and were so tender in their scenes together. Stephanie was hysterical in "I Feel Pretty" as were the three girls who accompanied her, Amber O'Sullivan, Debbie Seitter and Shelby Neubauer. Shelby was also outstanding in "America" opposite the sassy Anita played by Chelsea Bickerstaff. Geneva Coleman's solo of "Somewhere" tears at your heartstrings Devin Paez was perfect as the protective brother Bernardo, leader of the Sharks. Jessie Brown rocked as Riff , the leader of the Jets. However, the real show stealers were Andrew Asper and the members of the Jets gang as they went from the comedic Officer Krupke musical number that had the audience roaring with laughter to menacing when their taunting of Anita goes too far. This outstanding theater department never disappoints!
WOW!
This show is SO amazing! I've seen it two nights in a row now....and it just keeps getting better! It's hard to believe that these are high school kids on stage AND in the orchestra pit. Yes, the voices are great, but I have been so impressed with the acting...it's very natural. In addition to the great leads, Andrew Asper's character "Action" is hysterical in the "Officer Krupke" scene, and Chelsea Bickerstaff''s rendition of "I want to be in America," will have you humming all day! We have a real jewel with the Reagan Theater and Music department. Forget going to the Majestic...you can watch future stars (for a lot less money!) at Reagan...and without all the hassles of downtown!
Thank you Reagan directors and students for providing such wonderful entertainment in our own backyard. We can't wait to see what you'll be doing next year!