Eddie Roll in the original Broadway cast.
The character Anita sang "A Boy Like That." In the original Broadway production of West Side Story, Anita was played by actress Chita Rivera.
Actor Russ Tamblyn played the character of Riff in the 1961 film.
Russ Tamblyn
Penny Santon
In the opening fight, Baby John is "Bloodied" by Bernardo from the Sharks gang.....
In the original 1957 Broadway production of "West Side Story," the song "Gee, Officer Krupke" was performed by the character Action and the Jets gang members. The role of Action was originally played by actor and singer Ken LeRoy. In the 1961 film adaptation, the song was performed by the character of Action, portrayed by actor and singer Michael Callan.
In the story, the side character names are Sarah, Tom, and Emily.
The character Anita sang "A Boy Like That." In the original Broadway production of West Side Story, Anita was played by actress Chita Rivera.
Actor Russ Tamblyn played the character of Riff in the 1961 film.
Riff
The character of 'Anita' sings the song 'America' in West Side Story.
Lots of dancing and singing
The ship hits the iceberg. This also causes the "sinking" action.
Pony boy is from the outsiders, not west side story.
A dynamic character is a character who learns things throughout the story, and who changes. A static character is just the opposite; a character whit less traits, and does not change much throughout the story.
Side characters in a story often serve to provide contrast, support, or conflict for the main character, helping to shape their development. They can offer different perspectives, challenge the main character's beliefs, or provide emotional support, ultimately influencing the main character's growth and decisions throughout the story.
In "West Side Story," the shy and weak member of the Jets is Action. He is often overshadowed by the more assertive members of the gang, but he has a good heart and is loyal to his friends. His character adds depth to the group dynamic and highlights the struggles of youth in a turbulent environment.