View the online exhibit featuring photographs, documents--opening night telegraphs, letters, notes by Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, set designs--and other items such as posters, DVD covers, and a pair of slippers worn in the...

This site explores the life of Leonard Bernstein. It provides an overview of his life and accomplishments, followed by articles addressing his overnight success, creation of "West Side Story," and radio concerts for children.

Why is Nebraska named the "Cornhusker State?" Use this site to find out about Buffalo Bill Cody and explore the many sides to Nebraska culture.

Engage in a whole-class discussion to demonstrate your understanding of adaptations of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story.

Ninth graders prepare to write, develop, and publish the culminating task essay. This essay will compare and contrast the way a theme is developed in the play Romeo and Juliet and one of three film versions of the play--Romeo and Juliet...

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.

A great lesson plan for introducing the musical to young scholars. Great bibliography.

The John F. Kennedy Center provides an in-depth biography on ballet choreographer Jerome Robbins that discusses his many achievements and works.

This summary of sources is a quick and easy way to explore the contexts for Romeo and Juliet - from young love in Shakespeare's day to sonnets and sleeping potions, and from Brooke's 1562 poem on Romeus and Juliet to a 21st-century...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Resource about Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990 CE), American musician/composer/conductor. Learn how he became famous just because another conductor was ill. Listen to some of his work using RealAudio or Windows Media Player.