Screentime

Behind the 'Maestro' drama is a raft of theater stars supporting the story of Leonard Bernstein

This image released by Netflix shows Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein, left, and Gideon Glick as Tommy Cothran in a scene from "Maestro." (Jason McDonald/Netflix via AP)

Provide news feedback or report an error

Confidential tip?

Send a tip to our reporters

Site feedback:

Take our Survey

By Associated Press

December 18, 2023 at 3:52 PM UTC

Updated on

December 18, 2023 at 5:56 PM UTC

NEW YORK (AP) — Leonard Bernstein was a towering figure on Broadway. So it seems only fitting that the new film darma of him leans on the Great White Way to get the story right.

Bradley Cooper’s movie “Maestro” is studded with theater stars — 29 of the 38 principal cast members have a background in the theater, including Gideon Glick, Michael Urie, Greg Hildreth, Nick Blaemire, Ryan Steele, Zachary Booth and Gaby Diaz.