WEST SIDE STORY  Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Arthur Laurents
Produced by Human Race Theater Company — Dayton, OH (First Reviews and Photo) Directed by Scott Stoney, Choreographed by Stephen Mills
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Produced by MUNY St. Louis — St. Louis, MO (Second Reviews and Photo) Directed and Choreographed by Kevin Backstrom

Talkin’ Broadway Regional News and Reviews
“As Riff, the leader of the Jets, David Patrick Ford sings and acts quite well.”

Theater Review by Terry Morris
“…and David Patrick Ford as Jets leader Riff are also quality imports.”

STL Nightscene Review by Sally Cragin
“Overall, these were fabulous Jets and Sharks. Noah Racey’s Riff got incredible height on his leaps (as did David Patrick Ford as Action), and David Marques’ Bernardo had a sinuous menace.”

Post-Dispatch Theater Critic Judith Newmark
“Other noteworthy performances come from David Patrick Ford…”