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EMMANUEL RAMIREZ (he/him, Bernardo)

Get ready to mambo! Emmanuel is returning to Music Theater Works to step into the fierce and commanding role of "Bernardo." A veteran of the Chicago stage, Emmanuel knows exactly how to command a theater.

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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

JORDAN “J.RO” ORDOÑEZ (he/they, Luis)

Talk about a powerhouse. Jordan is a Chicago-based dance artist, athlete, actor, writer, and community organizer. A public health pharmacist turned artist with a black belt in Shotokan Karate, Jordan is a graduate of Black Box Acting and the Annoyance Theater. When Jordan is not acting as co-captain for the Chicago Bulls 312 Crew or dancing at the NBA All-Star Weekend, he is bringing his incredible energy to our stage as "Luis." We are so lucky to have him!

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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

PAULETH JAUREGUI (she/her, Anita)

Get ready for an absolute tour de force performance. Pauleth is stepping into the iconic shoes of "Anita!" A singer, dancer, and choreographer deeply rooted in movement-driven and cultural storytelling, Pauleth’s stunning vocals have been featured at Millennium Park, the House of Blues, and the Destinos Latino Theater Festival.

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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/

Its designer presentations for WEST SIDE STORY, opening August 13! We can’t wait for you join us for this American musical classic! Tickets at MusicTheaterWorks.com.