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Richard Oberacker is a composer, lyricist and conductor. His conducting credits include Cirque du Soleil's Dralion and Kà (Las Vegas), national tours of The Lion King, Show Boat, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Music of the Night and Cats.

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[New York, 2006]
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Bookwriter/Lyricist
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Bookwriter/Lyricist
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Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Music

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54 Below to Present BANDSTAND: IN CONCERT This September

54 Sings Bandstand will play 54 Below on Monday, September 18th at 9:30pm in a special night of music and fun as performers honor the 2017 Broadway musical Bandstand.

Majestic Goes 90s With Rock Musical Parody of Horror Classic SCREAM

Majestic Repertory Theatre kicks off their Eighth Season of original live theatre in the Las Vegas Arts District with Scream'd: An Unauthorized Musical Parody, a satirical stab at Scream, the 1996 meta-horror flick that spawned a franchise spanning nearly three decades. Majestic is teaming up with Nightmare Toys to produce this Vegas premiere.

Review: BANDSTAND at Playhouse On Park

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.

Playhouse On Park to Host Drive for Veterans Organization in Conjunction with BANDSTAND Musical

BANDSTAND (music by Richard Oberacker, with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker) will run at Playhouse on Park July 12 - August 20, 2023. In conjunction with this production, Playhouse and park will be collecting items for the Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE).

Playhouse On Park To Host Young Professionals Night In Conjunction With Musical BANDSTAND

Join other Young Professionals (ages 21-35) on Thursday, August 3rd for a performance of BANDSTAND; music by Richard Oberacker, with a book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker. Pre-show wine and cheese reception begins at 6pm, and the show will be at 7:30pm. The reception includes complimentary wine and cheese. Tickets are $25, all seats reserved.

Cast Revealed For BANDSTAND at Playhouse on Park

BANDSTAND (music by Richard Oberacker, with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker) will run at Playhouse on Park July 12 - August 20, 2023.

Playhouse on Park's 14th Main Stage Season Will Close with BANDSTAND

BANDSTAND (music by Richard Oberacker, with book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker) will run at Playhouse on Park July 12 - August 20, 2023.

Majestic Repertory Theatre and Vegas Theatre Company Team Up to Produce INHERIT THE WIND in March

Majestic Repertory Theatre and Vegas Theatre Company, both situated in the Arts District, are joining forces to produce the American classic Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edward Lee.

SEATTLE CRITIC'S CHOICE AWARDS (JAY'S PICKS) 2022

Dear Readers, I don’t need to tell you, it’s been a crazy year. Many theaters just coming back to life or ramping up again post pandemic. But even with all the chaos, Seattle still comes up with some amazing shows from theaters large and small. Here’s a list of my personal picks for outstanding shows and performers from the past year, 2022.

3-Show Subscriptions On Sale Now For Playhouse On Park's Remaining 2023 Main Stage Shows

There are three Main Stage shows remaining in Playhouse on Park's 14th Season, and subscribers save 20% off individual ticket prices. Subscribe now to see Paula Vogel's INDECENT, the world premiere of WEBSTER'S BITCH by Jaqueline Bircher, and BANDSTAND with music by Richard Oberacker, and book & lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker.

Four Show Subscriptions Now On Sale For Playhouse On Park

There are four Main Stage shows remaining in Playhouse on Park's 14th Season, and subscribers save 20% off individual ticket prices.

Playhouse On Park Offers Discounted Ticket Options For All Productions

Playhouse on Park is Greater Hartford's award-winning professional theatre, managed under the direction of Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc.

Cast Announced For Billie Holiday Musical LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at Playhouse On Park

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL by Lanie Robertson will run at Playhouse on Park September 28 - October 16, 2022. This will be the first production in Playhouse on Park's 14th Main Stage Season. LADY DAY will be directed by Stephanie Pope Lofgren. Music Direction by Nygel D. Robinson. 

Playhouse On Park's 14th Main Stage Season Kicks Off With LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL by Lanie Robertson will run at Playhouse on Park September 28 - October 16, 2022.

PHX Theatre Adds New Show, Single Tickets For 2022-23 Line Up On Sale Now

Theatre and live performance lovers across the Valley will be thrilled by The Phoenix Theatre Company's 103rd season that kicks off Aug. 31. Tickets are on sale now for a line-up that includes nine shows ranging from classic musicals like A Chorus Line, family favorites like Cinderella and exciting new productions like The Prom.

Individual Tickets and Group Sales Now Available for Playhouse on Park's 2022-23 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More

Playhouse on Park will present an incredible lineup of programming in their 2022-23 Season. Individual tickets are now on sale for their Main Stage Series, Theatre for Young Audiences Series, Comedy Nights, and stop/time dance theater (the Playhouse’s resident dance company).

Review Roundup: JAWS-Inspired Musical BRUCE Opens at Seattle Rep

Bruce, the new musical based on Carl Gottlieb's The Jaws Log, a novel about the making of the iconic film, officially opened on June 8 at Seattle Rep. Read all of the reviews for Bruce here!

BWW Review: BRUCE at The Seattle Rep

Dear Readers, I need to ask you a question. Have you seen the movie “Jaws”? The original and first big summer blockbuster from 1975. Read our review. 

Playhouse On Park Announces 2022-23 Season

Patrons and friends from the Playhouse on Park community tuned in for Playhouse's Season 14 Big Reveal in-person and via livestream; the season was announced by Executive Director Tracy Flater and Co-Artistic Directors Sean Harris and Darlene Zoller.

Preston Truman Boyd, David Benoit & More Announced for World Premiere of BRUCE at Seattle Rep

Seattle Rep today announced complete casting of its world-premiere production of Bruce, the new musical is based on Carl Gottlieb’s The Jaws Log, a novel about the making of the iconic film. Bruce will perform on the Bagley Wright stage from May 27-June 26, 2022, and will celebrate its official opening night on June 8.

Richard Oberacker FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Richard Oberacker has written 3 shows including Ace (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Journey to the West (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Bandstand (Music).

Richard Oberacker has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for "Bandstand," Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for "Bandstand," Outstanding New Play or Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for "Ace," and The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for "The Gospel According to Fishman."

Richard Oberacker has won the Outstanding New Play or Musical award at the Kevin Kline Awards for his work on the show Ace.

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