

WEST SIDE STORY: Michael Reflects on the 60th Anniversary
It’s no secret I love West Side Story! The storyline, the drama, and of course, the music. It seems unreal to me that this musical turned 60 years old this month. Every time I hear the music it sounds fresh and new, as if I was just introduced to it yesterday. I have had the divine privilege to conduct this musical in both theatrical and concert versions, as well as workshop it, vocal coach actors for it, and perform versions of the tunes in Jazz, Latin, and Blues styles. As