MILT THOMAS

Allen Cornell, CEO/ Producing Artistic Director of Riverside Theatre, stood before the packed house on opening night and asked, “Is there anyone here who does not know West Side Story?” A few hands went up, primarily kids whose parents probably weren’t even born yet when the hit musical debuted in 1957.

That is all you need to know about this musical’s popularity and the anticipation built up in advance of the show’s opening night performance. Continue reading…