Athlone Musical Society

The musical's plot and story are based on William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'.

Set in New York City in the mid-1950s, the musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. The members of the Sharks from Puerto Rico are taunted by the Jets, a white working-class group. The young protagonist, Tony, one of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. 

Bernstein's score for the musical includes "Something's Coming", "Maria", "America", "Somewhere", "Tonight", "Jet Song", "One Hand, One Heart", "Gee, Officer Krupke" and "Cool".

Director
Musical Director 
Choreographer
Chorus Mistress


Cast

Tony
Maria
Anita
Riff
Bernardo

Johnny Worthy
Dr Joseph Ryan
Jenny Arnold
Heather Shine




Mark Adamson
Fiona McManus
Linda Murray
Jared Madden
Carlos Fidalgo-Romo