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September 3, 2025

LA Opera Musical History

West Side Story isn't the first musical to hit our stage. Although rare, we've staged some major shows starring some pretty big names.

From LA Opera veteran Rod Gilfry in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, to Disney star Dove Cameron starring alongside Renee Fleming in The Light in the Piazza, we've been honored to have the opportunity to present these treasured musical masterpieces.

Jean Stapleton and Rod Gilfry in "Oklahoma" (1990)

Kristen Bell and Zoe Caldwell in "A Little Night Music" (2004)

Faith Prince in "Wonderful Town" (2016)

Kelsey Grammer in "Candide" (2018)

Renée Fleming and Dove Cameron in "The Light in the Piazza" (2019) Photographer: Craig T. Matthew

From Page to Stage: "West Side Story"