D'Andrea's most celebrated role was as Velma, a member of the Jets, in the original 1957 Broadway production of "West Side Story." She also understudied the role of Anybodys during the production.

“West Side Story” will run at the M.P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium from April 4-6. There will be evening shows at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and an encore matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunda ...

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed the Jet girl Velma in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and then in the classic 1961 film, has died.

West Side Story comes to the Alhambra ... This production tells the poignant love story of Tony and Maria amid the fierce rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks in 1950s New York City.

"West Side Story" isn't the happiest, most uplifting musical in the Broadway repertoire, but it just might be the best. It's certainly one of the most ambitious productions ever mounted by St ...