Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed Velma, the Jet girl, in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and the iconic 1961 film adaptation, has passed away at the age of 87. According to her ...

D'Andrea's most celebrated role was as Velma, a member of the Jets, in the original 1957 Broadway production of "West Side Story." She also understudied the role of Anybodys during the production.

"West Side Story" isn't the happiest, most uplifting musical in the Broadway repertoire, but it just might be the best. It's certainly one of the most ambitious productions ever mounted by St ...

The star was one of only six actors from the original Broadway cast of West Side Story to appear in the classic feature film.

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed the Jet girl Velma in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and then in the classic 1961 film, has died.