Bandstand at The Mother Brook Arts & Community Center

Bandstand is a musical set in Ohio following the Second World War, following six veterans and one war widow as they struggle to return to the lives they left behind. Led by Donny Novitski, they form a band to compete in the American Songbook's Tribute to the Troops Radio Contest, helping each other come to terms with their experiences and new reality. The production is directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Dan Sullivan, with musical direction by Doug Benishek. The cast includes Kevin Hanley as Donny Novitski, Melissa Paz as Julia Trojan, Andy Ross as Jimmy Campbell, Jacob Less as Davy Zlatic, Anthony Rinaldi as Nick Radel, Robert Orzalli as Wayne Wright, Dom Pappagallo as Johnny Simpson, and Marcia Irwin as June Adams.