Video Title: (Omnibus - Leonard Bernstein On Musical Comedy 8 Of 8) Video Duration: 9:38 From: CountPierreBezukhov Category: Entertainment bernstein traces the development and characteristics of american musical comedy. as the composer of west side story, candide, and on the town, bernstein himself was a major contributor to the form. broadcast in 1956, this episode was developed as candide was preparing to open on broadway, and it includes several specially-staged excerpts. bernstein places musical comedy into context, as a form that combines elements from prior theatrical genres - such as vaudeville and grand opera - resulting in something unique. dvdtalk Tags: "Most Featured", Leonard "leonardo da vinci", "leonard cohen", "leonard nimoy", "leonardo da vinci biography", "leonardo dicaprio movies", "leonard bernstein", "leonard cohen lyrics", "leonardo da vinci inventions", "leonard cohen hallelujah", Leonard Bernstein Omnibus Musical
