Gahanna's Mike Faist, whose resume includes Broadway, TV and indie films, is garnering rave reviews as "RIff" in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." ...

Mike Faist's portrayal of Riff in West Side Story showcases his emotional depth and vulnerability, adding a unique twist to the character. Faist brings a nuanced approach to Riff, showcasing the ...

While “West Side Story” might signal Faist’s big screen breakout, the actor already pulled off a similar trick on the small screen just a few months ago, when he notched his first lead role ...

In the 2021 West Side Story, the Sharks are fighting because they have to in order to carve a place for themselves, in contrast to the Jets who fight because they feel they can do nothing else.

Gahanna's Mike Faist, whose resume includes Broadway, TV and indie films, is garnering rave reviews as "RIff" in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." ...

Hard work, meticulous research, and something called "Jet-tivities." By Kate Erbland ... December 14, 2021 3:30 pm "West Side Story" ©20th Century Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection ...

Despite his theatrical pedigree, Faist said it was not so easy to keep calm and collected for this “West Side Story” — he did not necessarily think he had the required dancing skills and ...

Pop Culture Mike Faist was a ‘blue-collar working theater actor.’ Now, he’s ‘West Side Story’s’ standout. December 10, 2021 More than 3 years ago ...

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Mike Faist is a film, television and stage actor. Before his breakout film role in West Side Story, Mike Faist had a successful stage career including the Broadway production of Newsies.