BANDSTAND Takes The Stage at Sullivan Rep
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 23, 2026
Sullivan Rep will present BANDSTAND, the rarely produced Richard Oberaker musical, as the opening show of its third season at The Mother Brook Arts & Community Center in Dedham, MA.
Sullivan Rep to Kick Off Season Three with BANDSTAND Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Sullivan Rep will present BANDSTAND, a musical exploring post-WWII America through the eyes of veterans and a war widow, as the opener for their third season. Directed by Dan Sullivan, the show features a cast led by Kevin Hanley and Melissa Paz.
Review: BANDSTAND at Playhouse On Park
by Ariana Straznicky-Packer - Jul 27, 2023
What did our critic think of BANDSTAND at Playhouse On Park? The multi-award winning Broadway musical Bandstand has arrived at Playhouse on Park with bells on (That pun is for the horn section.) With music by Richard Oberacker and book and lyrics by Oberacker and Robert Taylor, Bandstand is set just after the end of World War II. It tells the story about a group of six veterans and a war widow who struggle to cope and find their way back to normal lives. Battling survivor’s guilt, amongst other excruciating mental and physical ailments, they turn to music and form a band with the goal of winning a national song contest.
BWW Review: BANDSTAND at Times Union Performing Arts Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - Feb 19, 2020
a?oeRight This Waya?? to the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts to see Bandstand. Audiences were so moved by the musical on February 18. Bandstand follows the story of veterans' home from World War II as they try to qualify for a music competition. The group becomes the Donny Nova band and intends to win the competition and dedicate it to the veterans that defended the United States. It is very appropriate for the show to come to Jacksonville, FL as we have not one, but two naval bases. You could feel the theater become heavy with an array of emotions as audience members were transported to this time period and watched these characters portray very real post-war circumstances.
BANDSTAND to Make Area Premiere in March at D.C.'s National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020
BANDSTAND will make its area debut at D.C.'s National Theatre from March 3-8, 2020. Originally directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award® winner, Hamilton choreographer, and Kennedy Center Honoree Andy Blankenbuehler, featuring music by Richard Oberacker with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, this poignant and inspiring new American musical explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing.
BWW Review: BANDSTAND at Washington Pavilion
by Kaija Bonde - Nov 12, 2019
The national tour of Bandstand arrived in Sioux Falls on Monday, November 11 and transported the audience at the Washington Pavilion back to post World War II in 1945. With music by Richard Oberlacker, and the book and score by Robert Taylor and Overlacker, this Tony Award winning Broadway musical combines fabulous swing-era style songs and brilliant original choreography from 'Hamilton's'own Andy Blankenbuehler, with a beautifully conceived and inspirational story about a group of soldiers who strive to put their lives back together after the trauma and horrors of war. How fitting to experience this show on Veteran's Day when our country stops to pay respect for the sacrifices of all those who fight for our freedoms every day.
BANDSTAND Comes To The Washington Pavilion
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019
BANDSTAND, the inspiring new American musical offering infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing, is coming to Sioux Falls at the Washington Pavilion, November 11-12, 2019.
Nobody Can Swing Like Them! Meet the Full Cast of BANDSTAND, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Apr 26, 2017
The brand new musical Bandstand, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) with music by Richard Oberacker and a book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker, opens tonight, April 26, at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45 Street). Scroll down to get to know the company before tonight's opening bows!