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MEET THE CAST

LUKE NOWAKOWSKI (any, Tony)

We are overjoyed to welcome back Luke to lead our cast as "Tony!" You may remember Luke as "Charlie Dalrymple" in BRIGADOON, or from his Jeff Award-nominated turn in Theo Ubique's URINETOWN. From Chicago Shakespeare to international stages in New Zealand, Luke’s breathtaking vocals are going to make this run unforgettable.

✨ 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

JULIET LOPEZ-GUTIERREZ (she/her, Teresita)

Making her Music Theater Works debut, Juliet is taking on the role of "Teresita!" Currently pursuing her BFA in Musical Theater Dance at CCPA, Juliet feels incredibly honored to perform a story with such cultural and social weight in today's climate.

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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/