Question

In one musical by this composer, a character claims that “my grandma is a commie” and is declared “psychologically disturbed” by a character pretending to be a judge. In a song with music by this composer, (15[1])a woman declares that she learned Spanish in “one hour” and is “easily assimilated.” That song is from a musical by this composer in which a singer declares “If I’m not pure, at least my jewels are!” during the song (*) “Glitter and Be Gay.” In another musical by this composer, characters meet for a dance at a gym during which they shout the word “Mambo.” A rumble is arranged between the Jets and Sharks in a musical by this composer in which a character claims that “the most beautiful sound” is the name “Maria.” For 10 points, name this composer of Candide and West Side Story? ■END■

ANSWER: Leonard Bernstein [or Louis Bernstein]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jeremy CummingsWUSTLMissouri3515

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2023 ILLIAC (Cornell)2023-10-21Y1100%100%0%26.00
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