There is an arresting tidbit about Leonard Bernstein and "West Side Story" near the beginning of "Broadway Melody" (Benzinger and Frank, 492 pages), written by Jack Viertel, whose illustrious and varied career in the theater includes his immensely informative "The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built." But this new book...
SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:56PM on April 5, 2024