Going to the South Side for “West side”
There are few three-word titles as instantly recognizable as “West Side Story.” They conjure images of gang warfare, young love, and well-choreographed dance numbers. They conjure sounds of American jazz, mixed with a grab bag of famous Latin music styles. After my time rehearsing for this production, I’ll also conjure thoughts of long nights spent doing the thing I love most: watching a show come together, and being a part of it as well. Why is that? Well, let’s go back to the start. November of 2024, to be exact. Now that “A Christmas Story: the Musical” has begun performing,…