The Latest Breaking News from Leonard Bernstein

After Bradley Cooper Was Accused Of ‘Jewface’ Over Maestro Role, Jewish Organizations Are Weighing In

Jewish organizations are chiming in after Bradley Cooper was accused of engaging in "Jewface" for Netflix's Maestro.

Cinemablend · Aug 21, 2023

The mixed legacy of "Tropic Thunder"

Robert Downey Jr.'s outrageous performance keeps it in the discourse, and asks us to think about why we're laughing

Salon · Aug 19, 2023

The week in classical: Proms 38 & 39; Prom 40; Trouble in Tahiti – review

Three Hungarian-inspired proms combine sizzling energy, Bartók and dadaist absurdity, while an intimate staging ramps up the angst in a bite-size Bernstein

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023

Bradley Cooper's "Jewface" controversy

In the wake of the backlash, Bernstein's children came to Cooper's defense

Salon · Aug 16, 2023

Leonard Bernstein’s children defend Bradley Cooper against ‘Jewface’ accusations in Maestro

‘Bradley chose to use make-up to amplify his resemblance, and we’re perfectly fine with that,’ composer’s children say

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

After Bradley Cooper Was Accused Of 'Jewface' For Wearing Fake Nose In Maestro Trailer, Leonard Bernstein's Kids Released A Statement

Following the Maestro trailer, Leonard Bernstein’s children wrote a statement about the “Jewface controversy” concerning Bradley Cooper's fake nose.

Cinemablend · Aug 16, 2023

Bradley Cooper in ‘Jewface’ storm after Leonard Bernstein trailer reveals prosthetic nose

Criticism focuses on the change to the appearance of the actor who directs, co-writes and stars in Maestro, biopic of the conductor and composer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

New Netflix movie stars Bradley Cooper as legendary composer — here’s your first look

Netflix has released the first trailer for Maestro — this new movie will see Bradley Cooper play Leonard Bernstein and could be a major player at the Oscars.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 16, 2023

Leonard Bernstein family defend Bradley Cooper’s ‘Jewface’ makeup for biopic

Composer’s family say they are ‘certain he would have been fine with it’

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

How Jake Gyllenhaal lost out on the rights for a Leonard Bernstein biopic to Bradley Cooper

‘Maestro’ is Bradley Cooper’s telling of the American composer’s life – but he’s not the only Hollywood name who was keen to share his story

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023