Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Musical Theater
Introductory site focusing on American musical theatre and Broadway. Shows how these parts can be taught in the classroom. Useful for teachers and students working with music theater.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Something's Coming
Inspiration for the song "Something's Coming" from "West Side Story" came from a speech Arthur Laurents had written for the character Tony in his libretto for the musical.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Leonard Bernstein Collection
The online version of the Library of Congress' collection. Content includes more than 400,000 items, including music and literary manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, audio and video recordings, fan mail, and other types of...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Harold Prince
A biography of Harold Prince. He has produced and directed many familiar musical theater shows on Broadway, such as Fiddler on the Roof and West Side Story, and has won 21 Tony Awards for his work. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Stephen Sondheim
The creator of music for "West Side Story" and "A Little Night Music," Stephen Sondheim is described in this article as one of the most innovative composers and lyricists of our time.
Other
The Official Leonard Bernstein Site
As the Official site, there are recordings, lectures, letters, photos, publications, scripts, etc. that are unavailable elsewhere. Links to the Library of Congress' Leonard Bernstein Collection, another excellent source.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Robert Wise
Use this resource to learn about the great filmaker, teacher and mentor, Robert Wise, who is credited with editing "Citizen Kane" and directing "The Sound of Music."
Library of Congress
Loc: The Leonard Bernstein Collection
This site from the Library of Congress provides information on perhaps the most important American musical figure of the 20th century has over 400,000 items housed in the Library of Congress. Photographs, his famous Young People's...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Leonard Bernstein
This site from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts provides an excellent overview on the life and musical accomplishments of composer Leonard Bernstein is found at this site.
Curated OER
Leonard Bernstein: A Tribute to Lenny
Essay offers a tribute to Leonard Bernstein and his work as an American composer and conductor. Inlcludes links to sites of relevant books, links to the musicals "West Side Story" and "On the Town", and more.
Curated OER
Leonard Bernstein: A Tribute to Lenny
Essay offers a tribute to Leonard Bernstein and his work as an American composer and conductor. Inlcludes links to sites of relevant books, links to the musicals "West Side Story" and "On the Town", and more.
Curated OER
Leonard Bernstein: A Tribute to Lenny
Essay offers a tribute to Leonard Bernstein and his work as an American composer and conductor. Inlcludes links to sites of relevant books, links to the musicals "West Side Story" and "On the Town", and more.
Curated OER
Leonard Bernstein: A Tribute to Lenny
Essay offers a tribute to Leonard Bernstein and his work as an American composer and conductor. Inlcludes links to sites of relevant books, links to the musicals "West Side Story" and "On the Town", and more.