John Arthur Greene Takes Over as Riff in Broadway’s West Side Story

John Arthur Greene has assumed the role of Riff in the Broadway production of West Side Story, at the Palace Theatre, as of August 4. Greene, who succeeds Cody Green, previously understudied the part of Riff in the current revival, as well as on a European tour of the musical.

West Side Story is directed by the show’s librettist Arthur Laurents, and features music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Laurents’ revised libretto interweaves Spanish throughout certain segments of the book and score, with Spanish lyrics by Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The cast also features Matt Cavenaugh as Tony, Josefina Scaglione as Maria, Karen Olivo as Anita, George Akram as Bernardo, Steve Bassett as Lt. Schrank, Kyle Brenn as Boy Soprano, Joshua Buscher as Diesel, Mike Cannon as Snowboy, Kyle Coffman as A-Rab, Joey Haro as Chino, Eric Hatch as Big Deal, Curtis Holbrook as Action, Michael Mastro as Glad Hand, Danielle Polanco as Consuela, Jennifer Sanchez as Rosalia, Lee Sellars as Krupke, Tro Shaw as Anybodys, Ryan Steele as Baby John, and Greg Vinkler as Doc.

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