Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Banas received newfound attention when a clip of him leading five others in a dance number to the song “The Nitty Gritty” on a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bobby Banas, who played Jets member Joyboy in 1961’s West Side Story, appeared in other film musicals and had a long career as a ...

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that dancer, actor, and choreographer Bobby Banas has passed away. Banas was a featured dancer in numerous classic movie musicals. In the film adaptation of West ...

‘West Side Story’ dancer and actor Bobby Banas has died aged 90. The accomplished performer passed away from pneumonia on Monday (29.07.24) at an assisted living facility in Encino, California, his 59 ...

Bobby Banas, who played Jets member Joyboy in 1961’s West Side Story, appeared in other film musicals and had a long career as a choreographer, died Monday. He was 90. His official Instagram account ...